Deko TV to Become Spektrum Home

BUDAPEST: Chello Central Europe is to rebrand its DIY and style channel Deko TV as Spektrum Home, launching with a new on-air look and lineup on April 15.

The channel’s refresh will include a variety of new style and DIY programming for Central Europe. Spektrum Home is available on UPC, Magyar Telekom, Invitel, ViDaNet, PR Telecom platforms in Hungary and via UPC, Telefonica O2, Rio Media, Self Servis, T-Com in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Chello Central Europe’s bouquet also includes the Spektrum documentary channel.

"This rebrand will allow us to enhance the channel by adding fresh, new content to the best of the existing lineup of series," said Levente Malnay, the CEO for Chello Central Europe. "Deko TV has been the pioneer of DIY and style channel in Central Europe and we are confident that with a brand refresh, it will appeal to both our existing fan base and a whole new audience. Spektrum Home will offer both local and international programming, presenting new local production featuring the best in creativity from internationally acclaimed interior decorators."