BBC Persian television combats broadcast interference from Iran
The BBC has increased the number of satellites that carry its BBC Persian television service for Farsi-speakers in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
This follows persistent interference of the Hotbird 6 satellite which carries the BBC’s international television and radio services in various languages as well as services from other broadcasters.
From now on, BBC Persian television will now be additionally available on the Eutelsat W2M satellite and continues un-interrupted on the Telstar 12 satellite.
BBC Persian is also expected to be available on Nilesat soon.