Czech and Slovakian Public Broadcasters to Begin Ultra HD Tests With SES

Public broadcasters in the Czech Republic (Ceska televize) and Slovakia (Radio and Television Slovakia) will begin test transmissions of Ultra HD under a collaboration with satellite provider SES, the companies said Monday in a joint announcement. Ceska televize said it believes Ultra HD adoption "will be much faster than HD and is eager to make sure it arrives soon in the Czech Republic."