RTBF Sat

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RTBF Sat
RTBF Sat logo.png
CountryBelgium
Ownership
Owner RTBF
History
Launched26 November 2001
Closed15 February 2010
Former namesRTBF Satellite
Links
Website rtbfsat.be

RTBF Sat was a Belgian international television channel, available throughout Europe by digital satellite.

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History

RTBF Sat was launched by RTBF on 26 November 2001. From 26 November 2008, the channel changed satellite of transmission from Astra to Hot Bird.

On 15 February 2010, RTBF Sat closed down due to budgetary constraints. [1] A possible RTBF Sat relaunch is mentioned in RTBF's 2013-2017 contract, which was ultimately never achieved. [2]

On 13 November 2023, two channels were launched: RTFB Monde and Tipik International, an international TV channel with focus on Belgium and around the world.

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References

  1. "RTBF TV : Le portail des chaînes de télévision publiques francophones belges (La Une, La Deux, La Trois)" . Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  2. "Le CA de la RTBF a adopté, à l'unanimité, le contrat de gestion 2013-2017". La Libre Belgique . 20 December 2012.