“Platform HD” is the now defunct Russian satellite television operator that broadcast a package of HD- quality channels in the European territory of the Russian Federation. In addition, the HD Platform package of channels was available for retransmission to cable networks.
| LLC "Platform HR" | |
|---|---|
| Type of | Limited liability company |
| Base | 2008 |
| Abolished | 2012 |
| Location |  Russia , St. Petersburg |
| Key figures | Bukhareva Elena Valerievna (General Director) |
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Site | www.platformahd.ru |
Company History
- August 19, 2008 - the beginning of commercial broadcasting of a package of 4 channels. It is planned to connect 200 thousand subscribers in two years [1] .
- December 2, 2008 - the company agreed with Eutelsat to increase the capacity leased on the Eurobird 9A satellite. According to CEO Yashin, this will increase the number of broadcast channels [2] .
- February 1, 2009 - broadcasting of a package of 19 Russian air and satellite channels began [3] .
- May 2009 - the channels “Film Screening HD-2”, “Television Travel HD”, “Female World” and “High Life” were added to the package.
- February 2, 2010 - presentation at the CSTB-2010 exhibition of Russia's first broadcast in 3D format [4] .
- February 15, 2010 - for the period of the XXI Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, the “ Sport 2 ” channel was added to the Platform HD package [5] .
- April 1, 2010 - the television channel produced by NTV-Plus “ HD Sport ” was added to the package [6] .
- May 21, 2010 - the first Russian 3D-channel 3DV was added to the package. The broadcast is based on programs about culture and travel, as well as productions of the Mariinsky Theater. Until January 1, 2011, a channel viewing fee will not be charged [7] .
- June 10, 2010 - for the period of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the “ Sport 2 ” channel was added to the Platform HD package [8] .
- September 28, 2010 - “ Sport 1 HD ” TV channel was added to the package
- January 1, 2012 - left the package, and the High Life channel was completely closed
- February 2012 - there was information that the "Platform HD" will soon cease operations. Soon, all the channels of the Platform will move to Tricolor TV .
- March 30, 2012 is the last day of registering subscribers of the Platform HD.
- July 1, 2012 - the official termination of the existence of the satellite company Platform HD. [9]
Notes
- ↑ “HD Platform” launches broadcasting of HDTV channels (inaccessible link) . CNews (August 19, 2008). Date of treatment December 5, 2009. Archived April 12, 2012.
- ↑ “HD Platform” expands satellite capacity (inaccessible link) . Rosbalt (December 2, 2008). Date of treatment December 5, 2009. Archived April 12, 2012.
- ↑ In February 2009, DV Platform will begin a three-month test broadcast . Russian Tom's Hardware Guide (February 1, 2009). Date of treatment December 5, 2009. Archived April 12, 2012.
- ↑ Opening of the first in Russia and Eastern Europe digital satellite 3D-broadcasting (inaccessible link) . Platform HD (February 3, 2009). Date of treatment April 3, 2010. Archived April 12, 2012.
- ↑ XXI Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver on the channel “2 Sport 2” in Full HD format (inaccessible link) . Platform HD (February 15, 2009). Date of treatment April 3, 2010. Archived April 12, 2012.
- ↑ HD Sports Channel for subscribers HD platform (inaccessible link) . Platform HD (April 1, 2009). Date of treatment April 3, 2010. Archived April 12, 2012.
- ↑ 3D TV channel 3DV unopened (inaccessible link) . Platform HD (May 28, 2009). Date of treatment May 29, 2010. Archived April 12, 2012.
- ↑ “HD Platform” launches the broadcast of Channel 2 Sport 2 (unavailable link) (June 10, 2010). Date of treatment June 17, 2010. Archived April 12, 2012.
- ↑ Platform HD: Dear subscribers!