Setanta channel slots up for sale

Canis Media has been appointed to oversee the sale of nine EPG slots on BSkyB’s pay-TV platform following the collapse of sports broadcaster Setanta Sports.

The channel positions up for sale includes Setanta News, Setanta Golf, Racing UK, Racing World, Arsenal, Celtic and Rangers TV channels. There are also various unallocated EPG slots available. Canis Media said it will manage the sales process and can also handle the launch of new broadcasters on the slots.