Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Measat) has signed a long term agreement with Solar Entertainment Corporation (Solar) for renewal of capacity on the Measat-3/3a satellites. This agreement further extends Solar’s services with additional capacity on Measat-3 for two new channels. Solar first used Measat-1 to distribute four standard definition (SD) channels in 2004. The number of channels has now increased to ten SD channels and one high definition (HD) channel, all … [Read more...] about Solar power
Satellites
Measat-2 back in the orbit
Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Measat) has successfully brought Measat-2 back into operational service at 148°E. Measat-2 provides inclined capacity across the South East Asia and Oceanic regions, and the 148°E orbital slot is a key location for wide coverage. The spacecraft, which was launched in 1996, is manufactured by Boeing Satellite Systems. It is a hybrid satellite with C-band and Ku-band transponders. … [Read more...] about Measat-2 back in the orbit
CASBAA expands roster
Hong Kong – CASBAA announced that Google, along with Indonesian media platform Skynindo, and Australian telco and information services provider Telstra, have joined CASBAA as Corporate Members. Also newly signed to CASBAA’s corporate roster are Bollywood content provider, Hungama Digital Media; Australia-based satellite services provider, NewSat; and technology company, ALi Corporation of Taiwan. Additionally, long standing CASBAA member, Encompass Digital Media, has upgraded its … [Read more...] about CASBAA expands roster
AsiaSat services FIC
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) announced that it has entered into a contract with FOX International Channels (FIC), to provide one-stop broadcast service for all of FIC’s top-rated HD and SD channels. The service includes compression, uplink, play-out service, monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting, and will be handled out of AsiaSat’s earth station in Tai Po, Hong Kong. A new broadcast centre, staffed by AsiaSat, was established to host … [Read more...] about AsiaSat services FIC
Centrin TV goes DTH via MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced an agreement with PT Central Tivi Digital (Centrin TV) to support Centrin TV’s Direct-to-Home (DTH) service in Indonesia. Under the agreement, which includes PT Patra Telekomunikasi Indonesia as a local partner, MEASAT will provide Ku-band capacity on the MEASAT-3a satellite for the platform. Centrin TV is a new DTH operator serving the Indonesian Pay TV market. It offers several basic packages and add-on packages, … [Read more...] about Centrin TV goes DTH via MEASAT
Dr. Ya-Hui Chiu assumes advisory role
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the appointment of Dr. Ya-Hui Chiu as Advisor to the President and CEO, following his retirement from the position of Vice President, Technical Operations on 31 July 2011. "On behalf of AsiaSat, I would like to thank Dr. Chiu for his years of excellent service and the enormous contributions he made to the Company. I am extremely grateful that Dr. Chiu is assuming a new consulting role with AsiaSat to continue … [Read more...] about Dr. Ya-Hui Chiu assumes advisory role
