Satellite BG closes down

[C0re]

The Bulgarian provider Satellite BG will cease its packages and therefore its transmission on the Astra 3 (23.5° E) position from 1 June 2013. The company filed for bankruptcy.

Source: parabola.cz - _translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=cs&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parabola.cz%2Fclanky%2F5011%2Fsatellite-bg-oznamil-ukonceni-provozu%2Fn

 

[solly]

Dear subscribers of the beginning of its activity SATELLITE BG impose a new standard in providing high-quality TV content unique to Bulgaria to end customers. Unfortunately, the economic crisis requires a significant appreciation of the services offered by the company. To avoid it, the management of the company took the hard decision to cease broadcasting to its end customers as of June 1, 2013, aiming to preserve the interests of users and the quality of the satellite services used in accordance with good business practice. Therefore, as an expression of accountability to our subscribers, agreed with VIVACOM all subscribers SATELLITE BG to receive proposals for the services offered by the operator. To take advantage, you need to contact VIVACOM by calling (087) 123 or visit VIVACOM shop. subscribers, prepaid satellite service for a period after 31.05.2013, it is necessary to contact the call center SATELLITE BG for clarification of details on reimbursement. SATELLITE BG management expresses its deep gratitude to all subscribers believe in the company and we apologize for the inconvenience.

 

[Captain Jack]

Whoops - saw this coming a mile away...

 

[timo_w2s]

So is this the end of Planeta HD?

 

[C0re]

I think so. Unless Planeta HD hires a slot from SES on the Astra 3.

 

[Ghostleader]

So is this the end of Planeta HD?

Aw Hell Naw!!!!

 

[Analoguesat]

Is planeta carried on the Czech or Slovak services? If so an alternative transmission arrangement will be put in place.

 

[C0re]

The channels that are used by Skylink will remain on Astra 3.

Source: _translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=cs&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.digizone.cz%2Fclanky%2Fobavy-se-vyplnily-operator-satellite-bg-partner-skylinku-k-31-kvetnu-skonci%2F

 

[joey319926]

Still receiving all satellite bg channels here, thought it was supposed to have ceased transmission today?

 

[C0re]

1 June lasts till 24:00 ;)

 

[Captain Jack]

Actually 23:59:59

 

[Lazarus]

So, not 00.00 then?

 

[Captain Jack]

That's when it starts!

 

[Lazarus]

But of course - the very start of their being no more Satellite BG!

 

[pontiend]

Has it stopped then.Can the man in the pub stop panicing,it says satellite bg on his card.

Of course if it has he will know by now.

 

[Captain Jack]

It's still broadcasting...

 

[pontiend]

The landlord is going to have a go at me tonight then.Me and my mate put the wind up him on friday.

 

[timo_w2s]

Perhaps the guy at SES who pulls the plug doesn't work at weekends.

 

[sonnetpete]

Perhaps the guy at SES who pulls the plug doesn't work at weekends.

....or he's a big Planeta HD fan....

 

[C0re]

BNT World switched to a frequency used by Skylink as well.