ER-Telecom doubles digital channels

Russian service provider ER-Telecom has doubled the number of digital channels it offers to TV subscribers.

The number of channels on ER-Telecom’s digital network has increased to 100 from 55. Divan TV Plus subscribers now have access to 20 educational channels, 18 movie channels, 10 sports channels and nine children’s channels. The package also now offers all of the Discovery channels that are available in Russia.

ER-Telecom, which operates in 42 cities across Russia, has been offering digital cable services since 2006.