COMSAT Inc., the global satellite connectivity solutions provider, has ratified an agreement with ABS, a global satellite operator, to enhance and strengthen the COMSAT global network. The addition of the ABS-3A satellite to the COMSAT Southbury, Connecticut teleport services bolsters its reach throughout the Americas, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East to provide more resilient and robust connectivity solutions through its terrestrial fiber pathways. A 14.2M antenna delivering C-band … [Read more...] about COMSAT inks deal with ABS to enhance C- and Ku-band U.S. connectivity solutions on ABS-3A
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ABS signs deal with TSTV
Bermuda and Hong Kong - ABS and Telcom Satellites TV (TSTV) signed a multi-transponder agreement to deliver a Direct-to-Home (DTH) broadcast service into Nigeria on ABS-3A. The new platform is scheduled to be launched on 25th July 2017 and will be distributed on ABS-3A satellite, Africa beam which is located at the prime video neighborhood of 3°W. The service will air over 100 TV channels, and the number is expected to grow to 150 soon after. Audiences will be able to enjoy … [Read more...] about ABS signs deal with TSTV
ABS provided Capacity for Live Broadcast
Bermuda and Hong Kong – ABS, a global satellite operator, has signed a capacity contract for occasional use (OU) on the ABS-3A European beam for the recent G7 summit in Sicily for the host broadcaster.Italy hosted the annual meeting of seven of the world's biggest industrialized economies (G7) in Sicily held in late May of this year. The summit brought together leaders from United States, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and other EU countries. It focused on … [Read more...] about ABS provided Capacity for Live Broadcast
Eurovision and ABS partner
Bermuda– Eurovision and ABS have signed a capacity agreement for a multi-transponder, multi-year deal on ABS-3A, the latest addition to the ABS fleet. The capacity will be used for broadcasting content to Eurovision customers in 56 countries across Europe and beyond. Distribution of content will include live coverage of major sporting events and news content, making ABS-3A at 3° West a prime broadcast location for Europe. ABS-3A is equipped with 48 C and Ku-band transponders (96 x 36MHz … [Read more...] about Eurovision and ABS partner
ABS-3A granted rights
Bermuda– ABS announced it has been granted landing rights from the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) in December 2015 to operate its first satellite in Brazil, the new revolutionary ABS-3A satellite on both C and Ku-bands. Providing 720 MHz in C-band and 216 MHz in Ku-band over Latin America, ABS-3A is the first commercial all-electrical propulsion satellite in the industry and entered into operation in August 2015. The satellite is available to serve a wide range … [Read more...] about ABS-3A granted rights
SkyVision launches in Africa
Hertfordshire, UK– SkyVision Global Networks Ltd announced a partnership with ABS to launch two new video platforms on ABS-3A. This will provide quality DVB-S and DVB-S2 content, including HD, via satellite across sub-Saharan Africa, including French speaking Africa and South Africa. The signing of this agreement will deliver vital communications services via ABS-3A, located at the 3°W orbital position, to effectively meet the growing demand for content and DTH services using 90cm … [Read more...] about SkyVision launches in Africa
