The Winter Olympics in high definition on Eurosport channels in terrestrial network

The sports channels Eurosport 1 HD and Eurosport 2 HD will be introduced as new, high-definition channels in DNA's VHF terrestrial network. These channels form part of DNA’s pay-TV offering for the terrestrial network. Eurosport 2 HD will be available until 7 April 2018.

Eurosport 1 HD will be added to all channel packages that include the Eurosport 1 SD channel, and Eurosport 2 HD to packages that include Eurosport 2 SD. The DNA SportMix combination package includes both channels. The channels will be automatically added to both new and existing package subscriptions; no special actions are required from subscribers.

"We are delighted to be able to bring these two, excellent Eurosport channels to our terrestrial network in high definition. Viewers in terrestrial homes will now be able to watch the Winter Olympics with unbeatable picture quality. We are in for a thrilling three weeks of Olympics, but Eurosport's high-definition channels offer a very wide spectrum of other sports as well, all in impressively sharp image quality," says Mikko Saarentaus, Director at DNA Entertainment Business.

“It is great that we can extend the HD distribution of our Eurosport channels to the terrestrial network. We are very happy to cooperate with DNA, as it makes our channels more available to viewers in high definition. High image quality plays a major role in high-quality viewing experience, particularly in the case of sports contents,” says Juha Järvelä, CFO of Discovery Networks Finland.

Device requirements for watching Eurosport 1 HD and Eurosport 2 HD on the terrestrial network

To watch Eurosport 1 HD and Eurosport 2 HD on the terrestrial network, you will need a channel package subscription, a VHF antenna for the VHF network transmitter, and an Antenna Ready HD receiver.

Channel numbers:

• Eurosport 1 HD = 41
• Eurosport 2 HD = 42

Most receivers update new channels and changed channel numbers automatically. However, if the channels are not updated on the channel list on your device, perform a channel search as instructed by your device manual.

If you do not have a VHF antenna on your roof, you can order the installation and orientation of a VHF antenna directly from a local antenna contractor, or via the EasyAsennus antenna installation service.

Useful information for terrestrial network households (in Finnish):

• Information on reception of terrestrial network channels: www.dna.fi/uusiantennitv
• Map of DNA’s VHF terrestrial coverage: www.dna.fi/antenniverkon-peittoalueet
• Antenna Ready HD receivers: www.testatutlaitteet.fi 

More information:

Mikko Saarentaus, Director, Entertainment Business, DNA Plc, tel. +358 44 549 0374, mikko.saarentaus@dna.fi
Eerika Roos, Head of Communications & PR, Discovery Networks Finland, tel. +358 40 592 5573, eerika_roos@discovery.com

DNA Corporate Communications, tel. +358 44 044 8000, communications@dna.fi

DNA Plc is a Finnish telecommunications group providing high-quality voice, data and TV services for communication, entertainment and working. DNA is Finland's largest cable operator and the leading pay TV provider in both cable and terrestrial networks. For DNA, the key area for growth in corporate business is the new way of working, independent of time and place, facilitated by smart terminal devices, diverse communications services and rapid connections. In 2016, DNA recorded net sales of EUR 859 million and an operating profit of EUR 91 million. DNA has more than 3.8 million subscriptions in its fixed and mobile communications networks. The Group also includes DNA Store, Finland's largest retail chain selling mobile phones. DNA shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For further information, visit www.dna.fi or follow us on Twitter @DNA_fi, @DNA_Business and @DNA_Palvelu and Facebook.

Discovery Networks Finland is a Finnish TV broadcaster in a growth stage. It has four free-to-air channels: TV5, Kutonen, Frii and TLC, and seven pay-TV channels: Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Science, Discovery World and Investigation Discovery. Company has also an online platform Eurosport Player. Discovery Networks Finland has ca. 40 employees and it belongs to global media company Discovery Communications. Discovery operates in over 220 countries and territories. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.