Sky, Telekom sign wholesale distribution agreement

News Video Germany 16 FEB 2011
Sky, Telekom sign wholesale distribution agreement
German pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland has confirmed the signing of a distribution agreement with Telekom Deutschland. Under the terms of the agreement, Sky channels will be offered on a wholesale basis to German housing companies over Telekom's fibre networks. The agreement does not cover the inclusion of Sky channels in Telekom's Entertain IPTV service.

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Video,  Fixed

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Sky Deutschland,  Telekom Deutschland

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Germany

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Company, Services, Sales, Wholesale, Client, Licences & sales agreement

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