Sky news now playing on PrimeTV

PrimeTel announces that after a significant carriage agreement, the Sky News channel is now broadcast on its platform, which in total features over 100 channels.  Sky News is one of Europe’s leading 24-hour news channels and the first of its kind in the United Kingdom.  Sky News is available to PrimeTel subscribers and it is offered at no extra charge for subscribers of the PrimeHome (Telephony + Internet + Television) and PrimeTVplus (Telephony + Television).

Sky News was launched in 1989 and is reputable for its innovation as well as for its speed and accuracy in reporting. Sky news is headquartered in the Sky News Centre in London and has over 500 staff members based in 8 bureaus worldwide.  This channel brings breaking news to viewers in 36 countries in Europe alone – plus has an extensive reach in the Middle East region, Africa and Asia.

Winner of numerous awards – including an International Emmy award for its breaking news coverage of the 7/7 London Bombings – Sky News is respected globally for its fresh and fast-paced delivery of developments from around the world.  The channel’s news programmes, which run throughout the day, enable it to respond to varying audience demands – but their main focus remains the delivery of the latest developments across news, business and sports, to viewers around the world.

“At Sky News we give high importance to our international viewers and strive to provide impartial international news and news about Britain”, said John Ryley, Head of Sky News.  Furthermore he added, “We intend to continue leading the way in delivering breaking news, and staying committed to innovation and new media.  Our viewers don’t just watch the big stories and issues of the day – but have the opportunity to contribute material and share their views”.