Satellite TV viewers worldwide witnessed multiple changes across popular satellites including Express-AMU1 (Eutelsat 36C), G-Sat 17, Hellas Sat 4, TürkmenÄlem/MonacoSat, Apstar-7, Rascom-QAF1R, Türksat 4A, and Badr-8. Several channels were added, some left, and a few reappeared on transponders. Below are the full details, technical frequencies, and descriptions.

📡 Express-AMU1 (Eutelsat 36C) @ 36.1°E – Satellite TV Updates

Newly Added Channels:

NTV Plus Package Overview

The NTV Plus package, available via Express-AMU1 (Eutelsat 36C) at 36.1°E, is one of Russia’s most popular and diverse satellite television services. This package caters to a wide audience with channels ranging from news and documentaries to entertainment and music. Recently, channels like Moskva 24 and Telekanal 360° were added, providing viewers with fresh local content, while channels such as Unikum and Classic Music were removed from the bouquet.

NTV Plus maintains its reputation for delivering high-quality Russian and international programming in HD and SD formats. The platform is widely preferred across Eastern Europe and Russia for its comprehensive channel selection covering sports, films, and cultural broadcasts.

Channels Removed:

Satellite Details:

• Position: 36.1° East
• Operator: Eutelsat
• Coverage: Russia, Africa, Europe

DStv Africa Package Overview

The DStv Africa package, also available via Express-AMU1 (Eutelsat 36C) at 36.1°E, is a major satellite service designed to serve the vast and diverse audiences across the African continent.

In the latest update, exciting additions such as Nollywood TV, Canal+ Sport 1, Canal+ Pop Centre, and Star Life Portugal were made to the lineup, enriching the package with premium sports, entertainment, and movie content tailored for African viewers. Conversely, channels like TéléToon+, Planète+, and RTL 9 have been removed, likely as part of content optimization and licensing changes. DStv Africa continues to lead the market by offering a mixture of local and international channels, including lifestyle, education, news, and kids’ programming, maintaining its role as a household entertainment staple across Sub-Saharan regions.

📡 G-Sat 17 @ 93.5°E – Satellite TV Updates

Newly Added Channels:

Channels Removed:

Satellite Details:

• Position: 93.5° East
• Operator: ISRO
• Coverage: India, Asia

📡 Hellas Sat 4 @ 39°E – Satellite TV Updates

Channels Removed:

Satellite Details:

• Position: 39° East
• Operator: Hellas Sat
• Coverage: Europe, Middle East

📡 Tring Digital Package Overview

Tring Digital is Albania’s prominent pay-TV platform, launched on 16 September 2008 by Vizion Plus, and currently the nation’s second-largest satellite service. It broadcasts via Hellas Sat 4 at 39° E, transmitting on key transponders such as 10890 MHz H (DVB‑S2, 8PSK, SR 30000 FEC 5/6) under the Conax encryption system.

📺 Channel Lineup & Content

The package offers a rich mix of Albanian and international content across multiple genres:

• Films & Series: Tring Action HD, Tring Collection HD, Tring Novelas, Tring Life, Tring Classic, Tring Comedy
• Kids & Family: Tring Tring, Tip TV, Bubble, Kids
• Sports: Tring Sport 1–4, RTSH Sport, Telesport
• News & Culture: Vizion Plus, RTV 21, News 24, Fox Crime, Folk+, Kanali 7, E!
• International & Regional: Kanal D Drama, Tring Turkish Stories, Mediaset Italia, Rai 2, RTSH Femije, RTSH Shqip, RTSH 24

In total, subscribers enjoy around 35–40 channels, including three adult-only stations and radio services.

🌍 Coverage & Delivery

Tring Digital services are delivered across satellite (39° E), terrestrial DVB‑T2 in Albania, and OTT streaming, compatible with Android/iOS devices, Smart TVs, and hybrid decoders. This state-of-the-art approach ensures access for both domestic audiences and the Albanian diaspora.

🏆 Sports Rights

Tring holds exclusive coverage rights across major international sports—including UEFA Champions League (2015–27), Serie A (2021–29), Bundesliga (2025–29), NBA (2022–25), and MotoGP (2022–25) —making it the go-to package for football and motorsport fans.

📡 TürkmenÄlem/MonacoSat @ 52°E – Satellite TV Updates

Channels Removed:

Satellite Details:

• Position: 52° East
• Operator: Turkmenistan National Space Agency / MonacoSat
• Coverage: Central Asia, Middle East

📡 Apstar-7 @ 76.5°E – Satellite TV Updates

Channels Removed:

Satellite Details:

• Position: 76.5° East
• Operator: APT Satellite
• Coverage: Asia-Pacific

📡 Rascom-QAF1R @ 2.9°E – Satellite TV Updates

Newly Added Channel:

Satellite Details:

• Position: 2.9° East
• Operator: RascomStar-QAF
• Coverage: Africa

📡 Türksat 4A @ 42°E – Satellite TV Updates

Newly Added Channel:

Satellite Details:

• Position: 42° East
• Operator: Türksat
• Coverage: Turkey, Europe, Middle East

📡 Badr-8 @ 26°E – Satellite TV Updates

Newly Added / Back on Air Channels:

Channels Removed:

Satellite Details:

• Position: 26° East
• Operator: Arabsat
• Coverage: Africa, Middle East

Conclusion:

This week’s satellite TV updates reflect major transponder adjustments across various satellites. Channels like Moskva 24, Canal+ Pop Centre, and DD Mizoram joined new frequencies, while others such as Iran International, Kantipur TV, and Classic Music ceased broadcasting on their respective beams.

For satellite enthusiasts and DXers, keeping your receivers updated is essential to enjoy uninterrupted broadcasts.

Stay tuned for more satellite news and frequency updates!