Luxembourg – SES has successfully launched its new ASTRA 2F satellite on Friday, September 28, on board an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. This is SES’ 36th successful launch on Ariane and its 52nd satellite in orbit. Built by Astrium and carrying Ku- and Ka-band payloads for the delivery of high-performance DTH and next generation broadband services, ASTRA 2F is the first of a three-satellite investment programme (ASTRA 2E, 2F and 2G) that provides replacement and growth … [Read more...] about SES expands payload capacity with new satellite launch
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AsiaSat divests its interest in SpeedCast
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) has signed an agreement with SpeedCast Acquisitions Limited for the disposal of its entire interest in its wholly owned subsidiary, SpeedCast Holdings Limited (SpeedCast). Following the conclusion of the transaction, AsiaSat will continue to be a significant supplier of satellite capacity and technical services for SpeedCast. Since its inception in 1999, SpeedCast has used AsiaSat’s satellite capacity for the … [Read more...] about AsiaSat divests its interest in SpeedCast
MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia renews on AsiaSat 3S
Hong Kong, 29 August 2012 – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced that regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, is continuing its distribution carriage on AsiaSat 3S. MCN International Pte. Ltd., which operates Channel NewsAsia, has renewed its contract to beam its signals in the Asia-Pacific region. Channel NewsAsia offers news programming and content with unique Asian perspectives. The channel is widely available to all Asian cable and satellite DTH … [Read more...] about MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia renews on AsiaSat 3S
SES inks capacity deal with Romantis for Russia and Central Asia
Luxembourg – SES has signed a capacity agreement with Romantis, a global provider of satellite capacity and networking equipment, to support the growing connectivity needs across Russia and Central Asia. Romantis will utilise 24MHz of Ku-band capacity on SES’ NSS-12 satellite at 57 degrees East to deliver a variety of communication services across the region. With over 20 years of experience, Romantis has developed bundled capacity and VSAT hardware packages that enable the delivery … [Read more...] about SES inks capacity deal with Romantis for Russia and Central Asia
ITV Granada to launch in HD across Asia, the Middle East
Hong Kong – ITV Granada, part of ITV STUDIOS, has unveiled plans to broadcast the channel in HD on MEASAT-3 from September. It will join the MEASAT-3 HD video distribution platform at 91.5°E for viewers across Asia and the Middle East. Given the rapid expansion of the channel since its 2009 launch, the move to HD will strengthen the programme offering to pay-TV platforms across the region. Audiences will soon be able to enjoy an enhanced … [Read more...] about ITV Granada to launch in HD across Asia, the Middle East
Myanmar’s Sky Net to carry Channel NewsAsia
Singapore – Regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia has extended its distribution to Myanmar with its latest signing for carriage with pay-TV operator Sky Net. MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia signed an agreement in Yangon yesterday with Shwe Than Lwin Media Co. Ltd, which owns Sky Net, a DTH and Multiplay Service (MPS) provider with more than 40 local and international channels. Channel NewsAsia’s Managing Director Debra Soon says, “With Myanmar opening its doors to the world, … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s Sky Net to carry Channel NewsAsia