Nat Geo HD Launches on Poland’s ‘n’

WARSAW: National Geographic Channel HD has joined Poland’s Platform ‘n’, bringing the operator’s high-def lineup to 26 channels.

The strategic partnership between Platform ‘n’ and FOX International Channels Poland saw Nat Geo HD roll out on the system yesterday. With the deal, Platform ‘n’ has also secured in excess of 20 hours of National Geographic Channel 3D content for its nShow3D channel and VOD lineup.
 
“This partnership is of strategic importance since it strengthens our position as the premium HD and 3D content provider in the Polish marketplace,” said Christian Anting, COO of Platform ‘n.’  "We are pleased to be working with our partners at FOX International Channels Poland as the National Geographic Channel brand and its award-winning documentary content will be available as a linear channel in HD. The new 3D content will be available on our nShow3D service and in our video on demand offer.  With the best HD picture quality and the most HD channels available, Platform ‘n’ will transform viewer’s television entertainment experience.”
 
“Thanks to cooperation with ‘n,’ National Geographic Channel HD will reach new viewers to whom will receive more of the best quality entertainment," added Carlos Ortega, VP and regional director for CEE at FOX International Channels. "This is next step in our consistently implemented development strategy. We are strengthening our channel’s performance by higher investment in content, marketing and operations to meet expectations of very demanding viewers.”