Canal Digitaal
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Satellite television |
| Headquarters | Netherlands |
Area served | Netherlands, also available beyond Dutch borders |
| Products | Digital satellite television services, hybrid satellite and IPTV service |
| Owner | M7 Group (Canal+ Luxembourg s.a.r.l.), owned by Groupe Canal+ (Vivendi) |
| Website | www |
CanalDigitaal operates as a Dutch satellite television provider delivering digital services across the Netherlands through the Astra satellites positioned at 23.5° east.
Initially focusing on rural regions lacking cable infrastructure, CanalDigitaal has since extended its reach into urban environments despite restrictions imposed by local building code regulations concerning satellite dish installations. The company currently offers subscriptions beyond Dutch borders, permitting customers without a Dutch residence or banking details to subscribe.
CanalDigitaal is owned by Luxembourg-based M7 Group (Canal+ Luxembourg s.a.r.l.) and forms part of a broader portfolio that includes Belgian TV Vlaanderen Digitaal, TéléSAT Numérique, Austrian HD Austria, and Czech/Slovak Skylink (TV platform). Since September 2019, M7 Group has been under the ownership of Vivendi's Groupe Canal+.
Smartcard
Access to Dutch public and commercial channels is secured through encryption using Mediaguard, necessitating a smartcard; CanalDigitaal upgraded from Mediaguard 2 to Mediaguard 3 technology. Conventional DVB-S or DVB-S2 receivers can access other free-to-air programming.
In 2017, the company launched a hybrid service combining satellite and IPTV delivery, collaborating with IPTV providers such as M7's online.nl platform.
Fastscan channel list
The Fastscan feature from CanalDigitaal encompasses every channel available on its platform as well as nearly all free-to-air broadcasts from the 19.2° east, 23.5° east, and 28.2° east satellite positions. While many channels are accessible without charge, some require a paid subscription.