
Viasat Nordic TV Channels offer a wide range of programming, including sports, movies, and documentaries.
Viasat has partnerships with various TV channels, such as TV3, TV6, and MTV, which are available to its subscribers.
These partnerships provide Viasat customers with access to a diverse selection of content, including popular TV shows and movies.
Viasat's collaborations with other TV channels also enable it to offer exclusive content that can't be found elsewhere.
Former Channels and Partnerships
Viasat has a rich history of partnerships and channel offerings. TV1000 2 was a former channel that was replaced by TV1000 Plus One in 2004.
The channel lineup has undergone significant changes over the years. TV1000 3 was replaced by TV1000 Family, Cinema was replaced by TV1000 Action, and Cinema 2 was replaced by TV1000 Nordic, all in 2004.
Here are some notable former channels and their replacement channels:
Former Channels
TV1000 2 was replaced by TV1000 Plus One in 2004, but it didn't last long as it was closed down in 2010.

TV1000 3 was also replaced by TV1000 Family in 2004. This was part of a larger change in the TV1000 lineup.
Cinema, another channel, was replaced by TV1000 Action in 2004. This change was likely made to better target the channel's audience.
Cinema 2 and Cinema 3 were also replaced by TV1000 Nordic and TV1000 Classic in 2004, respectively. This shows that the TV1000 brand was expanding and evolving.
The History Channel Scandinavia was a significant channel that was closed down in 2004, replaced by Viasat History. This change likely had a big impact on TV viewers in Scandinavia.
Viasat Sport 24 had a relatively short lifespan, operating from 2005 to 2006. It was eventually replaced by Viasat Golf.
Viasat Sport 2 and Viasat Sport 3 were also replaced by various channels in 2009, including Viasat Fotboll/Viasat Sport (Norway) and Viasat Motor in Sweden and Norway.
Here are some of the former channels and the reasons for their closure or replacement:
These changes show that the TV landscape was constantly evolving, with channels being replaced or closed down to make way for new ones.
SES and Extend Partner for TV Distribution

SES and Viasat have a long-standing partnership that dates back to the mid-1990s.
Viasat, a direct broadcast satellite television broadcaster and pay TV operator, has committed to extend its partnership with SES for the transmission of its channels in the Nordic and Baltic countries.
This agreement represents a major step to secure business in the region on a long-term basis.
SES will continue to transmit all existing Viasat channels via ASTRA 4A and SES-5 on 5 degrees East to the Nordic and Baltic countries.
The partnership has been extended to secure Viasat's continued growth in the future.
Håkan Sjödin, Vice President, Sales Nordic, Baltic and Eastern Europe at SES, is pleased that Viasat relies on SES for its future growth.
Satellite plays an important role for TV distribution, and this contract extension demonstrates its key role in the video business from a long-term perspective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Viasat owned by?
Viasat has several co-owners, including Nordic Entertainment Group in the Nordic countries and Sony Pictures Television in Hungary, with international co-ownership through Viasat World. It is not owned by any single company.
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