ASTRA 4A - Contribution Platform

ASTRA 4A's benefits

• Access more than 18,000 cable head-ends across Europe
• 490 TV, radio and interactive channels including 60 HD channels are broadcast in Europe
• 42 million DTH and cable homes in Europe served by ASTRA 4A

Arqiva's benefits

• A reliable and reactive partner with access to award winning teleport facilities
• A single point of contact for content acquisition and processing to the uplink
• Integrated access to our global distribution network and extensive product portfolio including disaster recovery 
• Peace of mind – transmissions are securely delivered, managed and monitored by our 24/7 dedicated MCR

ASTRA 4A's technical specs

• Available formats are SR 25.5 MSyms, FEC7/8
• MPEG2 /DVBS-
• FTA or encrypted signal with Conditional Access available
• Multiplex and Uplink on to our capacity @5E
• N+1 redundant mux with diversely routed fibre backhaul

How we helped the Travel Channel

The Travel Channel is a major international travel broadcaster with a huge market reach. We have worked closely with the Travel Channel for many years, supporting their continued growth with a range of integrated media solutions. As well as using our Astra 4A capacity to deliver the Travel Channel to over 750 European sites we also provide them with studio facilities and office space in central London.