A+E Networks Expands Footprint in Central Europe

LONDON: A+E Networks UK has launched Crime + Investigation (CI) in Slovakia on two new operators, while securing additional carriage for HISTORY in the country as well.

CI is now available on IPTV and DTH operators Slovak Telecom and DIGI Slovakia. The channel is home to such series as The First 48, The Haunting of… and Beyond Scared Straight.

HISTORY, which is currently available on Slovak Telecom, scored carriage on DIGI Slovakia. Among the shows featured on HISTORY are Pawn Stars, Counting Cars and the upcoming American Daredevils.

Bakori Davis, the VP of commercial operations at A+E Networks UK, said: “We are delighted to secure new distribution for CI, and extend the reach of HISTORY in Slovakia. We are pleased to be working closely with Slovak Telecom and DIGI Slovakia on delivering our wide range of quality programs to viewers.”