The Israeli pay-TV platform, Yes, has announced plans to continue offering a limited satellite service beyond its initially planned cessation date of February 2026. Their agreement with Spacecom, the satellite operator, concludes at the start of 2026. However, Yes has stated that they are actively exploring “the continuation of limited and focused satellite broadcasts for relevant audiences, including institutional customers.”
This decision stems from a desire to reduce costs and better manage the transition to a fully digital platform. Yes anticipates saving “tens of millions of shekels per year” on satellite broadcast costs by limiting the service. This cost-saving measure will also allow them to spread their migration investments over a longer period.
Currently, over 83% of Yes subscribers utilize their OTT services, yes+ and STING+, some in combination with satellite services. The continued limited satellite offering demonstrates a strategic balance between cost efficiency and maintaining service for specific customer segments.