MUMBAI: BBC World is now being broadcast in Telecable - a deal made possible by Castalia Communications, BBC World’s exclusive distribution representative for Latin America.

Castalia negotiated the contract between BBC World and Telecable SA, the pioneer cable television service and leader in the pay television industry in Dominican Republic, informs an official communiqué.

Telecable VP and general manager Luis Ruiz says, “It is with great satisfaction that Telecable introduces BBC World to its over 60,000 subscribers, as this channel offers enjoyment of a world of knowledge, entertainment and fun on a daily basis with international-quality programming. With this new addition, Telecable shows once again its commitment to continue as the leader in the cable television industry in the Dominican Republic.”

Backed up by one of the most extensive news networks in the world and comprised of more than 250 correspondents and over 50 bureaux, BBC World alternates between live newscasts and entertaining and incisive award-winning documentaries.

“We are very pleased with the launch of BBC World in Telecable. We have no doubt that BBC World will be welcomed, as the service is renowned for its objective content and the quality of its programming which I am sure will be very much appreciated by Telecable subscribers,” says BBC World vice president distribution and business development Bob DeStefanis.