Pulse 4 encrypted on Astra 1

The Austrian private broadcaster Pulse 4 encrypted Its satellite signal on Astra 1 satellite at 19.2 degrees East . The channels is part of the German media group ProSiebenSat.1 . According to the local groups' manager "We have to encrypt the programme of Pulse 4 so that we can offer our Austrian viewers high-quality programs with international feature films and series can offer. Without encryption, it would be impossible to offer Hollywood blockbusters