HD Feed of Outdoor Channel Launching in Benelux & CEE

LONDON: AMC Networks International – Zone has teamed with European pay-TV provider M7 Group to launch a new HD feed of Outdoor Channel in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Belgium and the Netherlands.

The network will be available as a new second feed in those countries starting September 15. It will initially be offered in the Familie package via CanalDigitaal in the Netherlands, in the Basic tier of TVVlaanderen in Belgium and on Skylink’s Kombi package in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Additionally, the channel will be available on ASTRA 23.5 degrees East.

Mike Moriarty, the managing director of AMC Networks International – Zone, Central Europe and DMC, said: “This expansion of Outdoor Channel in the region reflects the growing popularity of the channel and our dedication to reaching more audiences across EMEA. Partnering with M7 allows us to bring the great outdoors into the homes of even more fans of outdoor pursuits so they can experience spectacular adventures through the eyes of our world-renowned experts, passionate enthusiasts and celebrities.”

Bill Wijdeveld, the VP of business development at M7 Group, commented: “We are very pleased with the further extension of our long-standing business cooperation with AMC Networks International and welcome Outdoor Channel on board of our satellite platform. While the addition of Outdoor Channel is great news for our Benelux and CEE satellite TV subscribers, M7 Platform Services is pleased to provide AMC Networks International with the possibility to use the same satellite signal for the secure third-party channel delivery within Europe, including encryption, 24/7 quality monitoring and help desk support.”