Kabelo, the Swiss TV platform, and satellite operator Eutelsat are continuing their cooperation on a long-term basis. The current agreement for the use of satellite capacity on HOTBIRD at 13° East, originally running until the end of 2026, has been extended ahead of schedule by an additional five years, through the end of 2031.

Since 2020, the Kabelio bouquet has been addressing viewers in Switzerland with a multilingual offering of more than 60 HD channels in four languages.

Damir Krilcic, CEO of Kabelio, commented: “While the TV market is becoming more fragmented and competitive, satellite remains a cornerstone for nationwide, reliable and high-quality content distribution. By extending our HOTBIRD capacity until 2031, we are reaffirming our commitment to continuity, reliability and long-term partnerships. Kabelio will continue to serve as a dependable provider of multilingual TV services tailored to the Swiss market.”

Jakub Brzeczkowski, Regional Vice President of Sales Europe, at Eutelsat’s Video Business Unit, added: “We are delighted that Kabelio is continuing to rely on our HOTBIRD satellites to strengthen their content distribution strategy. This new agreement underscores the vital role satellite plays in ensuring inclusive access to information and entertainment, enabling audiences to continue receiving their favourite channels, no matter how remote their location.”

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