...Anadolu Networks for one transponder at the ASTRA 31.5 degrees East orbital position. Anadolu Networks will start using the capacity from January 1, 2013, onwards to launch itsDTH platform that will broadcast local TV channels to the whole of Turkey. The initial channels to be broadcast will include TRT Turk, Karadeniz Kackar TV, Kanal 2000 Mersin and Kanal 15 Burdur, with more channels to be added in the course of the year. The 31.5 degrees East orbital position is SES’ prime orbital position for Turkey and the larger region, offering services via the ASTRA 1G satellite. The launch of ASTRA 5B, with its wide beam in Q3 2013, will bring further opportunities for Anadolu Networks to broadcast its content to countries including Germany and the CIS region.