Antenna Hungária was awarded by the operation licences of terrestrial digital television and radio transmission networksFriday, 25 July 2008
Antenna Hungária has gladly become aware of the information published by the National Communications Authority that the Parliamentary Committee supervising the digital tenders has approved NHH's proposal awarding the operation licences of terrestrial digital television and radio transmission networks to AH.
Antenna Hungária hereby thanks the effective conceptual and evaluation work of the Committee and the Authority and the trust awarded to AH’s bids, which were elaborated and based on many decades of transmission experience of AH and the common effort of the TDF Group.
AH is certain that the content of its bids and the ongoing preparation work will ensure the successful operation of the digital transmission networks increasing the competition of the program distribution platform and the welfare of the Hungarian viewers and listeners.
Antenna Hungária is eager and committed to take all the necessary steps to make the digital platforms successful ones and is planning a significant investment over the coming 4 to 5 years to digitalise terrestrial television and radio networks in Hungary, in order to bring more television and radio programmes to all.
Antenna Hungária Zrt.
Further information:
Antenna Hungária
András Tóth
Director of Communication
Tel: +36 1 464-2110
About Antenna Hungária (www.ahrt.hu)
AH is an innovative, customer-oriented telecommunication company, a market leader in terrestrial nationwide television and radio transmission and microwave-based network services in Hungary. Guided by its strengths, its people, and its experience, the company adapts and develops technologies and solutions to bring inspiration, innovation and success for its business customers and the entire industry. As a member of the international TDF Group and as an independent market player, AH is aiming to play a pivotal role in the transition to digital TV and radio transmission, and in the convergence of broadcasting and telecommunication. The company offers a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art services based on our unique tower infrastructure and on a highly experienced and motivated team. AH lays emphasis on technical innovation, service development, superior customer service and operational excellence.
About the TDF Group (www.tdf.fr)
The TDF Group, a partner of television and radio broadcasters, telecom operators and local authorities, is a leading provider of wireless infrastructure services in Europe. The TDF Group plays an active role in Europe in the transition to digital of TV and radio transmission, and in the convergence between broadcast and telecoms. TDF services – television and radio transmission, multimedia services, roll-out, maintenance and management of wireless telecommunications networks – are based on a recognized expertise. The Group operates 8.000 wireless sites, from this 1.400 sites are outside France. More than 50 percent of the Group’s revenues derive from the international activities already. The Group presents in France, Germany, Finland, Hungary, Spain, The Netherlands, Poland, Estonia and Monaco. TDF’s main shareholders are Texas Pacific Group (42%), Caisse des Dépots et Consignations (24%), AXA Private Equity (18%) and Charterhouse (14%).
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