RTL specifies pay-TV plans

The Cologne-based broadcaster has specified its plans and intends to launch three digital subscription channels this year. As reported by the Financial Times Deutschland, two of the channels will show fictional programs such as RTL series or films, while the third channel will consist of in-house produced lifestyle and coaching programs. RTL's aim with the pay-TV offer is to tap into additional sources of revenue. The special-interest channels will be available via Kabel Deutschland and Unity. RTL is also planning to offer the programs as video on demand in the foreseeable future. No specific dates or prices have yet been announced.