Disney+ Leaves Astra 1M at 19.2°E
Disney+, the popular streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, has left Astra 1M at 19.2°E. The channel was available on the satellite at 11856.00MHz, pol.V (DVB-S2 SID:8214 PID:1410[MPEG-4] /1421 French). Disney+ has not announced why it has left Astra 1M. However, it is possible that the company is looking to consolidate its distribution on fewer satellites. Disney+ is currently available on a number of satellites, including SES 12 at 119.0°E, Hot Bird 13C at 13 degrees East, and Eutelsat 5 West A at 5 degrees West. The departure of Disney+ from Astra 1M is a blow to the satellite. Astra 1M is one of the most popular satellites in Europe, and it is home to a number of other popular channels, including Sky News, Eurosport, and RTL. It is unclear what will happen to the frequency that Disney+ was using on Astra 1M. It is possible that SES will make the frequency available to other broadcasters, or it could be used for future Disney+ channels. The departure of Disney+ from Astra 1M i…
