The Peoples Network now on Freesat

MTV Channel CEO Susara Dinal (right) with Freesat CEO Kaminda Samarakoon

MTV Channel Ltd., comprising Sirasa TV, Shakthi TV, TV-1, and News 1st, this week entered into the newest digital satellite television platform Freesat in Colombo.

Freesat, a digital satellite media platform, broadcasting on the latest DVB-S2X technology, has the unique proposition of offering its channels free to users.

The agreements were officially exchanged between MTV Channel CEO Susara Dinal and Freesat CEO Kaminda Samarakoon.

“We wanted to have a service where we are able to provide all the Sri Lankans with a proper quality picture. Our technology is DVB-S2X. This is the world’s second platform, and we are proud to have it in Sri Lanka,” said Samarakoon. “Every single household in Sri Lanka can access SD or HD or 4K pictures in greater quality using this platform. We use the widely accepted DVB-S2X technology. Our compression technology is H265 or HEVC. It has not been used by anyone in Sri Lanka at the moment,” Freesat Chief Technical Officer Pranalanka Warunawansa said.

The partnership between MTV Channel Ltd. and Freesat will see three local TV channels, Sirasa TV, Shakthi TV and TV-1 absolutely free with crystal clear reception on Freesat.