Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Measat) has announced an agreement with GlobeCast for the distribution of the Cartoon Network HD channel via its Measat-3 satellite. Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, Measat, said, “The addition of Cartoon Network HD further strengthens the variety of channels on Measat’s video neighbourhood.” The satellite service provider now distributes 25 HD channels on its video platform. Cartoon Network is one of … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network HD joins Measat
Satellites
SES-3 relocates to Asia
Singapore – SES S.A. announced that the SES-3 satellite is being relocated from its former location over North America to Asia, an area experiencing great demand for the satellite’s capacity. The SES-3 satellite is being relocated to 108.2° East to provide coverage of the Middle East and South Asia regions. The drift began in mid-December 2011 and the satellite is expected to arrive at its new orbital location on February 6, 2012. Once it reaches its destination, the planned coverage … [Read more...] about SES-3 relocates to Asia
Satellite TV gets boost
Thailand media organization Nation Group is expanding its satellite TV business with a three year Baht 500 million (US$160,000) plan. The company plans to launch at least two more stations - Krungthep Turakij and Yaowachon Channel - taking the total number of its stations to seven. It aims to capture audiences in all segments and expects to boost broadcasting advertising to 40 per cent of total ad revenue. Thanachai Theerapattanavong, executive chairman, said the group is keen in entering … [Read more...] about Satellite TV gets boost
Sky is the limit for MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. Has signed an agreement with SkyVision Global Networks, for capacity on the AFRICASAT-1 satellite across the African region. The multi-transponder deal enables SkyVision to continue providing its existing cost effective, tier-one internet connectivity solutions to ISPs, enterprises, telcos and mobile operators in the region. The AFRICASAT-1 satellite which is located at the 46°E orbital slot provides C-band coverage across the African … [Read more...] about Sky is the limit for MEASAT
Up to the minute in HD
Singapore – Sky News and StarHub TV are launching Singapore’s first HD news channel, Sky News HD. The channel will commence airing on StarHub TV Channel 757 on 17 January. Viewers will be able to access the richer graphics of HD on content including; live video feeds from developing stories; and real-time text analysis from Sky News specialist correspondents during live speeches and events. Sky News HD is supported by HD studios and field resources, while HD graphics create a … [Read more...] about Up to the minute in HD
OTT denting LIVE TV coverage
A study by US PVR service TiVo, shows LIVE TV viewership has dropped 27 per cent with viewers who use broadband connected services. Data from TiVo’s audience research unit, which tracks anonymous usage across some two million TiVo devices on a second-by-second basis shows nearly two-thirds of the viewing on web-connected TiVo units is now delayed television or on-demand video via broadband (OTT). “This new second-by-second data shows that on demand viewing though a combination of … [Read more...] about OTT denting LIVE TV coverage
