Hong Kong– Non-stop until the closing of the Olympic Games on 21 August, Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) will be providing multiple transponders on AsiaSat 5 along with up-linking services to deliver live Olympic TV coverage to right holders in the Asia-Pacific. … [Read more...] about AsiaSat brings Rio 2016 live
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AsiaSat and Digital Magic partner
Hong Kong– Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) is collaborating with Digital Magic to co-produce UltraHD (UHD) content for AsiaSat’s UHD channel ‘4K-SAT’, on AsiaSat 4 at 122°E. The co-production includes a knowledge-based UHD mini-series on satellite communications to provide an easy-to-understand introduction to topics such as how a satellite works, how it serves people and how it is used in broadcasting high-quality content. … [Read more...] about AsiaSat and Digital Magic partner
NHK broadcast on AsiaSat
Hong Kong– Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) and Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) announced a major expansion of their partnership. JIB will use AsiaSat 7 to broadcast NHK WORLD TV HD and for the continued distribution of its SD channel in the Asia-Pacific. NHK WORLD TV’s 24-hour programming cycle includes its signature news show, NHK NEWSLINE, and a wide selection of technology, lifestyle and entertainment programs, including “great gear”, TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS, … [Read more...] about NHK broadcast on AsiaSat
AsiaSat and KBZ partner
Myanmar / Hong Kong– Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and KBZ Gateway Company Limited (KBZ) have forged a partnership to provide satellite-based networks serving Myanmar with high speed data connectivity services. KBZ will use C-band and Ku-band capacity on AsiaSat 4 and AsiaSat 7 satellites to establish high speed data networks across Myanmar. With AsiaSat’s high-power capacity and coverage, KBZ is able to deliver the highest quality and most cost-efficient … [Read more...] about AsiaSat and KBZ partner
AsiaSat appoints VP
Hong Kong– Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the appointment of Zhang Yan as its new Vice President, China, to take over the responsibility of Zhang Hai Ming as he retires. Zhang Yan will assume all responsibilities previously held by Zhang Hai Ming, and lead a strong team to continue to serve existing customers and develop new business in the China market. … [Read more...] about AsiaSat appoints VP
EBU and AsiaSat broadcast in UHD
Hong Kong– The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) announced the first UHD live sports event via satellite to the Asia Pacific. This will be the first ever live UHD telecast of a major European football competition match in the Asia Pacific, following the pioneering live UHD transmission of some of the World Cup matches, enabled by the EBU and AsiaSat in 2014. … [Read more...] about EBU and AsiaSat broadcast in UHD