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Zee, Belgacom in deal to broadcast Alpha Etc Punjabi on Eutelsat
MUMBAI: Zee network has joined hands with the television service provider Belgacom to broadcast its third television channel, regional language channel Alpha Etc Punjabi, on Eutelsat’s Hot Bird satellites.
Zee, the UK-based distributor of South Asian TV channels, along with Belgacom, will launch it’s newest TV channel using the latter’s direct-to-home (DTH) platform on Eutelsat’s satellites.
Zee had previously used Belgacom’s DTH services for it’s two TV channels, Zee TV and Zee Cinema, informs a Eutelsat release.
“The fact that we can have access to the Belgacom housing facilities in Liedekerke (near Brussels) allows us to manage our own conditional access system. We were allowed to install and manage our own equipment. That makes Belgacom unique,” said a spokesperson from Zee network, UK.
Belgacom’s DTH-platform offers TV services via satellite in the Ku frequency. It uses Eutelsat’s Hot Bird satellites at 13° East.
Belgacom offers a fully digital solution (Digital Video Broadcast – Satellite standard) with MPEG compression and is available in fixed or variable bandwidth as well as encrypted (pay TV), adds the release.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
