Three-year agreement delivers full HD signal via Eutelsat 16A satellite to eight CEE markets, with further digital expansion in the pipeline

A1 has commenced the HD transmission of the Da Vinci channel for Central and Eastern Europe, marking a landmark step forward in the partnership between A1 and CosmoBlue Media. Previously, A1 carried only the standard-definition version of the channel for internal use within the A1 Group. With this upgrade, viewers across the region will now experience Da Vinci’s acclaimed educational and family content in full high definition.

A Comprehensive Broadcast Partnership
Under a new three-year contract, A1 will provide CosmoBlue Media with a comprehensive suite of broadcast services, including uplink services, satellite capacity, conditional access system integration, and round-the-clock monitoring and technical support. The HD signal is transmitted from the Aflenz Teleport in Austria — one of A1’s key broadcast infrastructure facilities — to the Eutelsat 16A satellite at 16° East, which provides reliable, wide-reaching coverage across the Central and Eastern European footprint.
This partnership represents a significant step forward in delivering premium HD content to audiences across the region, and reflects the growing strategic alignment between the two organisations.

Eight Markets, One HD Signal
The Da Vinci HD channel is now being distributed to platforms and operators throughout Europe. Clients across Central and Eastern Europe receiving the upgraded signal include Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Serbia, North Macedonia, Slovenia, and Greece — markets that together represent millions of households seeking quality educational and entertainment programming for the whole family.

Voices from the Partnership
“We are truly delighted to deepen our partnership with CosmoBlue Media and to play a central role in bringing Da Vinci — a high-quality, educational channel with a distinctive voice — to viewers across Central and Eastern Europe in full HD. At A1, we believe that connectivity is about more than speed and coverage: it is about delivering content that enriches people’s lives. Da Vinci stands for exactly that. This agreement is a testament to our commitment to providing both the technical infrastructure and the strategic relationships that make premium content accessible to audiences throughout the region. We look forward to exploring further opportunities together as we build on this strong foundation.” Elena Petrova, Head of Group Content and Media Solutions, A1 International Business.

“This partnership with A1 reflects the growing collaboration between CosmoBlue Media and A1. By upgrading to HD distribution via Eutelsat 16A, we are ensuring that families and viewers across Central and Eastern Europe receive the highest quality content experience. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with A1 and bringing even more CosmoBlue and Da Vinci offerings to audiences throughout the region”, Levent Gültan, Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer, CosmoBlue Media

Looking Ahead
The two companies are currently exploring opportunities to further strengthen their partnership through the rollout of CosmoBlue- and Da Vinci-branded applications and channel offerings across A1 territories. These developments would extend the reach of both brands into the digital and streaming space, complementing the existing satellite broadcast infrastructure.