Discovery Expands Channel Offerings in Indonesia

SINGAPORE: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has expanded its channels on PT Karyamegah Adijaya (Aora TV Satelit), one of Indonesia’s leading pay-TV operators, with the launch of TLC, Turbo and Discovery HD World.

The TLC lifestyle channel is now available on Channel 322 to subscribers of Aora’s Mantap package. Discovery Turbo, dedicated to all things motored, and Discovery HD World, DNAP’s high-definition network, will be on Channels 325 and Channel 830, respectively. Both will be introduced in Aora’s new Marvel package. DNAP already distributes Discovery Channel and Animal Planet on Aora.

Tom Keaveny, the president and managing director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Aora has been a key partner for Discovery and we’re delighted to work with them to provide our viewers in Indonesia with an unmatched offering of compelling, high-quality content. Discovery HD World will also be available in Indonesia for the first time, offering audiences a viewing experience unlike any other—the best nonfiction content shot in HD.”