Skylink to launch Chello channels


Czech and Slovak satellite pay TV operator Skylink has struck a carriage deal with Chello Central Europe that will see it launch three new channels. The agreement will see Skylink, which serves 15% of Czech and Slovak households, launch documentary channel Spektrum HD, cooking network TV Paprika and Sport2 on May 1. 


“Spektrum HD is the first of our channels that we will be bringing to viewers in high definition and we are pleased that this premiere will offer new entertainment to customers of Skylink, the biggest satellite operator in the Czech Republic and Slovakia,” said Alena Blahovcova, vice-president, affiliate sales, Chello Central Europe.