Created in 2008, this quite a young company has become a leader in HDTV broadcasting. Currently, it offers the largest HD channels package on the territory of Russia and has the largest base of HD subscribers. In the European part of Russia Platforma HD is available on Eurobird 9А satellite both for private subscribers (DTH) and for cable operators interested in retransmission of the channels.

Since the moment of its foundation the company has been performing mostly HDTV broadcasting, which singled out the Platforma HD. Now, the company’s mission is to make HD available for those who will. Such availability shall mean a modest price for connection and subscription fee and an easy access to HD channels, direct-to-home or through cable network.

Besides, Platforma HD offers its DTH subscribers SD channels package of premium quality called Platforma DV. The Platforma DV comprises 23 TV channels, including all main federal channels. The compression format MPEG 4 and a high speed of data transfer for a channel contributed greatly to the improved quality of broadcasting. In February, 2010, at the International professional exhibition CSTB 2010 Platforma HD and its technological partners, namely, General Satellite and Samsung Electronics, announced they got to work over the first 3D television project in Russia. The 3D channel is currently at a preparatory stage.

HDTV (High definition television) is an international digital standard with higher resolution than the broadcasting standard SECAM used by Russian television companies.

HDTV distinctive features

Розничная сеть	HD (high definition television)	SD (standard definition television)
1. Format	FULL HD	Secam
2. Resolution	1,920х1,080 pixels	720х576 pixels Stretched and distorted image Dark bars over the edges of an image
3. Aspect ration	16:9	4:3
4. Difference	1,920 * 1,080 = 2,073,600 pixels	720 * 576 = 414,720 pixels
	HD quality is 5 (!!!) times better than SD.

High definition	Standard definition

High-definition television (HDTV) broadcasting aims at the owners of flat panel TVs labelled Full HD and HD Ready.

There had been little sense in buying such a TV-set before HDTV appeared. A buyer spent a considerable amount of money on a high-quality TV, but could not get the desired image quality, i.e. he paid a full price of the TV-set and used only half of its potential.

Because quality of picture and sound depends on both,
WHAT you watch and ON WHAT you watch it as well

Platforma HD offers the following advantages:

• Full HD image, 1,920 x 1,080, that allows enjoying the detailed definition and brightness of colours even at the largest modern LCD and LED plasma panels.
• Surround realistic audio Dolby Digital 5.1 gives a new perception while watching movies, as well as documentaries and entertainment programs.
• With a help of the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) you can easily plan watching time and have a TV-listings on a screen at any moment.

You can choose the most convenient way of subscription and receive Platforma HD signal directly from the satellite or through the cable network.

High-definition cable television Platforma HD

In order to receive Platforma HD through the cable network contact your cable operator.

Below you can find a list of the cable providers transmitting the Platforma HD:

High-definition satellite television Platforma HD

In order to receive Platforma HD directly from the satellite, contact the Platforma HD authorised dealer or call the Platforma HD centre and leave an application for subscription: 8 800 500 20 30

Platforma HD authorised dealers:

The Platforma HD company offers various ways of payment for the Platforma HD and/or Platforma DV packages.

You may choose the following subscription types:

• Platforma HD + DV, 12 months. Fee: RUB 4,200
• Platforma HD + DV, 6 months. Fee: RUB 2,200
• Platforma HD, 12 months. Fee: RUB 3,600
• Platforma HD, 6 months. Fee: RUB 2,000
• Platforma DV, 12 months. Fee: RUB 900
• HDTV channel Sports, 1 month. (30 days), RUB 100.

You may prolong the subscription in the following way:

• Paying on-line with the cards VISA and MasterCard
• Paying with the cards VISA and MasterCard
• Paying via the payment terminals (Comepay, DeltaPay, Money-Money)
• MOBI.Dengi payment system
• Payment cards (scratch-cards)

Below you can find some more detailed information concerning ways of payment:

In the European part of Russia Platforma HD is available on Eurobird 9А satellite.

Considering your region further on we recommend the size of a satellite dish. In order to choose a satellite dish of the best diameter we recommend you to contact the authorized dealers of the Platforma HD.

Orbital slot: 9 degrees east longitude
Broadcast parameters:

Platforma HD

Transponder #84 Frequency: 12,380 MHz Polarization: Vertical (V) Transmission standard: DVB-S2 Modulation: 8PSK Symbol rate: 26,400 FEC: 2/3
Transponder #80 Frequency: 12,303 MHz Polarization: Vertical (V) Transmission standard: DVB-S2 Modulation: 8PSK Symbol rate: 26,400 FEC: 2/3
Platforma DV Transponder #75 Frequency: 12,207 MHz Polarization: Horizontal (H) Transmission standard: DVB-S2 Modulation: 8PSK Symbol rate: 27,500 FEC: 2/3