Belarusian CTV launches digital satellite broadcasting

Author: Mikhail Doroshevich

07/05/2005

On May 5, 2005 Belarusian TV channel Capital Television (CTV) launched digital satellite broadcasting through Beltelecom Teleport satellite station and Express-AM22 satellite belonging to Space Communications company (Russia). By the end of 2005 CTV is planning to broadcast its programmes all over the country.

Before, CTV broadcasted only for Minsk and for regional centres using Beltelecom's radio relay system.

In order to provide new service for CTV, Beltelecom purchased new equipment for 287,5 mln BYR (100KEUR).

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