HD+ by ASTRA

HD+ is a package of high definition digital satellite TV channels for 
German-speaking viewers and 
(as HD PLUS GmbH) the company providing that package, based in Unterföhring near 
Munich, Germany. 
HD PLUS is a subsidiary company of SES Astra, itself a subsidiary of SES 
based in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.

HD+ provides a broadcast platform from satellites at the Astra 19.2°E 
position, independent from TV operators, 
for channels outside of the established pay-TV networks, such as 
Sky Deutschland.

The company grew out of ASTRA Platform Services and offers the 
technical management and the marketing of 
HD programmes for all broadcasters, including the distribution
 of the smart cards required for reception.

HD+ Channels