Austar United Communications, Australia's second-largest subscription TV operator, is offering BBC World as part of its basic service, at no extra cost to customers.
Stephanie Dovey, channel manager at BBC World Australasia, said: "We are delighted that Australia's regional viewers will be able to access BBC World through Austar. BBC World combines an in-depth, impartial view on the world's news, business and weather with award-winning current affairs, documentary and lifestyle programming."
BBC World joins Sky News, CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg as well as ABC and SBS on Austar. Later in the year, it is anticipated that Austar will also deliver the BBC's news and information 24-hour radio channel, BBC World Service, as part of its digital radio service.
Deanne Weir, Austar's group director corporate development and legal affairs, said: "Austar is delighted to add to our service BBC World, which is respected as one of the world's greatest sources of international news. We have received strong demand from our customers to include BBC World in our service so we have listened to our customers, and are pleased to deliver what they want.鈥
BBC World reaches 253.6m homes in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. BBC World launched its present format in 1995 and is funded by advertising and subscription.
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