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to broadcast basic channels to Scandinavian homes, using the

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transmission system. CTV was operated by

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, who in 1997 joined forces with

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(owned by

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) to launch the

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platform. Most of the CTV channels were closed down in September 2001. Channels carried on CTV included: *

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References

{{CATV Direct broadcast satellite services Television in the Nordic countries 1997 establishments in Europe 2001 disestablishments in Europe