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Last week in a snapshot (23-29 April 2001)

23 April [Eutelsat] Eutelsat orders 50 transponder W3A craft from Astrium. Expected launch - mid 2003.
24 April [Press] "The German media group Kirch wishes to participate in the Russian NTV package"
27 April [Press] 5.2 million people tuned in for the grand opening of the French edition of Big Brother. Name of the Show was changed to 'Loft Story' for some reason.
28 April [Web] A few websites have leaked info as Canal Digitaal preps movie and football PPV package to launch by the end of the year.
29 April [Press] Tele+ confirms they will ditch Irdeto encryption from Monday.

Tomorrow, on May the 1st
- D2MAC encrypted Viasat package shall disappear from analog frequencies ending an era in satellite television history.
- GOD Digital should launch its Cryptoworks scrambled subscription program on Eurobird. Estimated cost is 15 UKP a month.
- MTV 2 Pop Channel should replace MTV UK on analog Astra, broadcast is expected to be clear.
- Once again MTV2 Pop Channel should replace cable targeted VH1 Germany on digital Astra. Channel will remain scrambled in Cryptoworks.


Author:WebSnatcher [Source: ]
Posted on Monday 30 April 2001


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