Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) announced the plan to deploy Asia’s first dedicated Ultra HD (UHD) broadcast platform in the next few months. Initially using a C-band transponder on AsiaSat 4 at 122°E, the UHD platform, based on DVB- S2 and HEVC solutions, will be able to deliver 2-5 full time UHD channels. Transmissions will be in a free to air format, available for reception by terrestrial TV stations, pay-TV platforms and home viewers across … [Read more...] about AsiaSat announces UHD broadcast initiative
Satellites
SES and StarTimes expand partnership
Singapore – SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced that StarTimes has extended its partnership with SES on the SES-5 satellite. StarTimes has contracted additional capacity to provide an enhanced TV viewing experience for its subscribers in Africa by providing better picture quality content and more TV channels on its DTH package. StarTimes currently provides English-language direct-to-home (DTH) content to viewers across the region, via the SES-5 … [Read more...] about SES and StarTimes expand partnership
NJOI celebrates milestone
Kuala Terengganu − NJOI has reached its one million-customer milestone, in its fourth year of offering Malaysians free premium access to educational, informative and quality television and radio content. “I am pleased that NJOI, which was introduced in December 2011, has reached this latest landmark, meaning that more Malaysians from all walks of life are gaining access to the basic right to good quality education, information and knowledge completely for free. We’re confident … [Read more...] about NJOI celebrates milestone
Intelsat partners BT
Luxembourg and Singapore − Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) and BT Group (NYSE: BT) confirmed that BT has renewed and expanded services on three Intelsat satellites, spanning the Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America regions. Under the new multi-year, multi-transponder agreement, BT will leverage capacity from three of Intelsat’s leading satellite neighbourhoods to distribute programming for BBC World Service, a premier provider of global news and content. BT will have access to … [Read more...] about Intelsat partners BT
65th successful launch of Ariane 5
Ariane 5 has been successfully launched from Kourou, French Guiana, for the 65th time in a row, once again confirming the reliability of the European launcher. With this launch, DIRECTV 15, the 100th geostationary telecommunications satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space, has been delivered into orbit. The company is prime contractor for both the launcher and the satellite. “This launch once more highlights the expertise and competitiveness of Airbus Defence and Space for … [Read more...] about 65th successful launch of Ariane 5
Tata Sky selects Ericsson
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced that Tata Sky has chosen the Ericsson AVP 4000 System Encoder to enhance TV viewing experience for its customers. Tata Sky has upgraded and expanded its entire DTH platform to the AVP 4000 System Encoder, Ericsson's industry leading video compression platform. The upgrade enables Tata Sky to substantially increase the bouquet of channels offered to subscribers while maintaining the highest quality of viewing experience. Harit Nagpal, CEO, Tata Sky, said, "For … [Read more...] about Tata Sky selects Ericsson