ProSiebenSat.1 and Telekom to extend their IPTV agreement
Unterföhring, February
29, 2012.The ProSiebenSat.1 Group and
Telekom Deutschland GmbH will extend their IPTV agreement, thereby
securing the long-term distribution of paid-TV channels and
broadcasting of free-TV channels in SD quality via the
telecommunications provider's DSL cable network. Furthermore,
Telekom's customers will also be able to receive ProSieben, SAT.1,
kabel eins und sixx in HD, as of March 1, 2012. Telekom's TV
service is marketed under the brand name "Entertain." The agreement
also provides for the continuation of the mobile distribution of
selected TV programs of the TV stations ProSieben, SAT.1, and kabel
eins through Telekom's mobile TV service.
Telekom will announce details concerning its product offering
today.
Conrad Albert, Board of Directors, Legal, Distribution
& Regulatory Affairs:
"The progressive digitization of distribution
channels and content is having a lasting impact on the
entertainment and media landscape; it also fosters innovation,
which means added value not only for us, but for our viewers as
well. Therefore, we are very pleased with the expansion of this
strategic partnership."
Contact:
Jasmin Mittenzwei
PR Manager
Phone: +49 [89] 95 07-88 90
Fax: +49 [89] 95 07-88 26
jasmin.mittenzwei@
prosiebensat1.com
Marcus Prosch
Director PR
Phone: +49 [89] 95 07-89 20
Fax: +49 [89] 95 07-89 23
marcus.prosch@
prosiebensat1.com
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