Arqiva is distributing television content for MTV Italia through its presence in Italy. Arqiva is providing a contribution link for MTV Italia, connecting the two MTV European headquarters in Milan and London. Following the acquisition of BT's satellite broadcast services business in April 2007, Arqiva has continued to grow its presence in Italy and this contract has helped to reinforce its position in the Italian market. 

Giuseppe Rolla, Vice President Broadcast Services, MTV Italia, said: "The re-distribution of our content is an important part of our business. We are delighted that Arqiva has been able to provide us with the means to contribute into the UK and that they could begin carrying content immediately to meet our deadlines."

John Bozza, director of sales at Arqiva's Satellite Media Solutions division, said: "Securing this contract highlights Arqiva's growing presence in Italy and our important role in distributing channels across Europe. Our connectivity in Italy is supported by a global spread of international teleports and fibre connections which allow content to be quickly and efficiently re-distributed to multiple platforms around the world. We look forward to further expanding this growing aspect of our business in Italy."