SES and MagtiCom, the Georgian mobile and telecommunication company, have confirmed the launch date of MagtiSat, Georgia’s first domestic DTH satellite platform, via Astra. The pay-TV offer will be available beginning January 23, 2012.

MagtiSat will offer 75 TV channels that include the most popular standard definition and HD channels. At the initial stage, MagtiCom will offer three packages: start, basic and HD. The packages will be available throughout Georgia from the first day of broadcasting.

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