Movistar plus+ delays launch of pablo iglesias' canal red over image quality concerns

Movistar Plus+, the Spanish telecommunications company, has put a hold on the launch of Pablo Iglesias' new television channel, Canal Red, due to concerns over the channel's image quality.

Quality standards not met

According to sources, the technical team at Movistar Plus+ has determined that the signal from Canal Red does not meet the company's minimum standards for high-definition (HD) broadcasts.

This decision has halted the ongoing technical trials, which began in late February, and has delayed the planned April launch. The exact timing for the channel's debut now remains uncertain.

Canal Red, founded by Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias in 2023, is already available on YouTube. However, its inclusion in Movistar Plus+'s lineup has been met with controversy, particularly regarding the channel's editorial stance.

With the change in leadership at Movistar Plus+, following the departure of Daniel Domenjó and the arrival of Alfonso Gómez Palacio as CEO, the future of Canal Red's launch remains up in the air.

As the situation unfolds, viewers will be keenly awaiting news on the fate of this anticipated channel.