Satellite TV viewers saw significant updates in May 2025. Channels like Sky Italia, KTN Home, TVM Moçambique, and Ayaz TV experienced major shifts across satellites such as Hot Bird 13F, Intelsat 22, Eutelsat 3B, Türksat 4A, and G-Sat 30. This article offers full coverage of the Sky Italia frequency update and other regional changes, channel by channel, satellite by satellite.
Hot Bird 13F @ 13° East — Sky Italia Frequency Update
About Hot Bird 13F
Hot Bird 13F is one of Eutelsat’s most powerful satellites covering Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It’s a major hub for encrypted and free-to-air content.
Sky Italia Frequency Update Details
Sky Italia reshuffled several channels:
- New Additions:
- DAZN 3 Italia, DAZN 4 Italia (12341 V)
- Sky Serie, Sky Atlantic Italia, Sky Cinema Uno, Super Tennis, Sky Sport Business 2, Prime Video Sportsbar (11843 V)
- Sky Sport 24, Sky Sport Tennis (11958 V)
- History Italia, DAZN 2 Italia, Sky Sport Italia, Sky Sport 3 Italia, Eurosport 1 & 2 Italia (12073 V)
- Channels Left:
- MTV Italia, Sky Sport Arena, Sky Cinema Uno, Sky Cinema Action, DAZN 2 Italia, Sky Sport Italia, Sky Sport 2 Italia, Sky Serie, Sky Cinema Suspense, Sky Sport 3 Italia, Sky Sport 4K, Eurosport 1 & 2 Italia
Channel Highlights:
- Sky Atlantic Italia: Offers premium drama including HBO series.
- DAZN Italia: Sports streaming provider delivering live football and other events.
- Super Tennis: Dedicated to tennis lovers across Italy.
- Eurosport Italia: Major player in multi-sport European broadcasting.
Intelsat 22 @ 72.1° East — KTN Home & KBC Channel 1
About Intelsat 22
A key satellite for African and Asian broadcasters, covering South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa.
Recent Updates:
- KTN Home (4042 L) – Newly added. A popular Kenyan general entertainment and news channel.
- KBC Channel 1 (GoTV Africa, PLP 6) – Now encrypted. Known for national coverage of Kenyan content.
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° East — TVM Moçambique & TVM Internacional
About Eutelsat 3B
Provides high-capacity broadband and broadcasting over Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
Updates:
- TVM Moçambique & TVM Internacional (4007 L) – Recently active. These are Mozambique’s public and international broadcast services focused on news, entertainment, and education.
Türksat 4A @ 42° East — Ayaz TV Leaves
About Türksat 4A
A Turkish satellite hosting a mix of national and international channels.
Update:
- Ayaz TV (12422 H) – Left the satellite. Ayaz TV focuses on cultural and regional content in Turkey.
Measat 3d @ 91.5° East — Channel Exits
About Measat 3d
A Malaysian satellite offering Southeast Asian entertainment and HD TV.
Channels Left:
- Hits, Hits Movies, Hits Now, Fight Sports (4080 H) – All channels exited the platform. These offered classic TV shows, movies, and combat sports.
G-Sat 30 @ 83° East — India Daily 24×7 & Gangaur TV
About G-Sat 30
ISRO’s satellite targeting Indian broadcasting requirements.
Recent Updates:
- India Daily 24×7 (3805 H) – Back on satellite, covers 24/7 Indian news.
- Gangaur TV (4054 H) – Launched, known for regional and spiritual content.
Apstar-7 @ 76.5° East — Kantipur Max Encryption
About Apstar-7
Provides coverage across Asia-Pacific with high-quality bandwidth.
Update:
- Kantipur Max (3633 H) – Now encrypted. A Nepali entertainment and sports channel.
SES-5 @ 5.0° East — New FEC Update for Fufa TV
About SES-5
SES-5 serves Europe, Africa, and the Middle East with robust coverage.
Update:
- Fufa TV (3928 L) – Updated FEC (Forward Error Correction). A Ugandan sports channel managed by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations.
Conclusion
From the Sky Italia frequency update on Hot Bird 13F to new and encrypted channels on Intelsat 22, G-Sat 30, and others, May 2025 has been a highly active month for satellite TV changes. These frequency shifts and additions reflect the dynamic landscape of global broadcasting, catering to evolving viewer needs and regional preferences.
