Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced a capacity deal with MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems (ASTRO) to carry the UEFA European Football Championship 2012 (Euro 2012) live for Brunei via the MEASAT-3 satellite. The Euro 2012 contribution service is being provided to Radio Television Brunei (RTB) via MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre throughout the whole tournament.

The Euro 2012, the 14th edition of European Championship for national football teams organised by UEFA, is being hosted by Poland and Ukraine between 8 June and 1 July. It is the first time that either nation has hosted the tournament.

“MEASAT is delighted to provide satellite capacity to distribute the Euro 2012 feed in the region,” said Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, MEASAT. “Euro 2012 joins other world-class sporting events on the MEASAT fleet of satellites.”

MEASAT OU services can be booked via the online WebOUS system, allowing customers to book capacity at short notice. The service is available across the MEASAT fleet of satellites.