Stingray Inks Distribution Deals with Eight Pay-TV Providers

MONTREAL: Stingray Digital Group has finalized agreements with eight European pay-TV providers, among them Vodafone Portugal and Orange Polska.

Starting this month, Vodafone Portugal will carry Stingray Music, Stingray Karaoke and Stingray Ambiance. In Poland, Orange Polska becomes home to Stingray Festival 4K. A deal was signed with UPC Hungary for Stingray iConcerts (VOD). PT Telecom Hungary also entered into a carriage pact for Stingray iConcerts. Additionally, Stingray Festival 4K will join the Vodafone España lineup in March.

Thanks to a deal with Sat-Trakt Doo, Stingray DJAZZ, Stingray Brava and Stingray iConcerts have become available in the Balkans. T-Mobile Netherlands has added Stingray DJAZZ, Stingray Brava, Stingray Lite TV and 100% NL. United Group Balkans has also added Stingray iConcerts.

“We are proud to be a key player in the development of a comprehensive music strategy for pay-TV providers worldwide through a rich offering that ranges from audio channels and karaoke products to specialty concert, jazz and classical music channels,” said Eric Boyko, the president, co-founder and CEO of Stingray. “No one but Stingray can provide music services—including cutting-edge 4K products—that connect with different demographics, music preferences and listening habits. We have always seen Europe as a priority market and we intend to continue our expansion in the region throughout 2017.”