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In a significant shift for satellite television viewers in Germany and ex-pats abroad, standard definition (SD) broadcasts of major channels will cease in 2025. The move reflects the growing focus on delivering superior picture quality and modernizing broadcast standards.Key Dates and ChangesThe transition will begin with ARD and Das Erste, which will end their SD transmissions on the Astra 1 satellite as of January 7, 2025. From this date forward, these channels will only be available in high d …