2.5 Million Households Affected: Five Prominent TV Channels Suspended from Standard Definition Broadcasting
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
Key Highlights
ZDF and associated channels ceased SD satellite broadcasting on November 18, impacting approximately 2.5 million households.
HD broadcasting remains available, aligning with modern viewing technology and reducing operational expenses.
This change follows a similar move by ARD, which ended SD broadcasting in early 2025.
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