Digital Polsat

Digital Polsat, a Polish joint-stock company, became the largest satellite television operator in Central and Eastern Europe in 2010. As the owner of the Polsat Box platform, it offers video services such as PPV, VOD, online TV, and internet access using LTE technology. The company utilizes Hot Bird satellites located at 13 degrees east longitude, and the signal is encrypted using the Nagra Media Access system. The Polsat Plus Group also includes Polkomtel and Telewizja Polsat, making it one of the largest media and telecommunications groups in Europe. In 2015, Digital Polsat ranked 8th in Euromoney's "Best Managed Companies in Central & Eastern Europe" ranking. The company has been listed on the stock exchange since May 2008 and changed its name to Polsat Box in 2021. Key milestones in the company's history include its stock market debut, the acquisition of Telewizja Polsat, the launch of internet services, and PPV. The company's shares are primarily controlled by Zygmunt Solorz-Żak, who owns 57.34% of the stock. Digital Polsat also introduced mobile services, such as "Mobile TV," and began testing LTE internet. The smartDOM program, launched in 2014, integrates television and internet services. It is worth mentioning the legal disputes with TVP regarding program retransmission and the controversy surrounding the reshuffling of TV channels. It is also noteworthy that Digital Polsat not only provides entertainment but also develops technology and innovative services, such as the M-T 5000 mobile decoder for receiving television on portable devices. Interestingly, the Mobile TV service, despite being discontinued, allowed television reception on devices without internet access, eliminating additional data transfer fees. The company continues to grow in the media market by adopting new technologies and expanding its offerings to meet customer demands. It constantly develops its service portfolio and responds to the changing needs of the market, making it a key player in the Polish and European telecommunications industry.