Laren, North Holland - Talpa Holding acquires a 67% stake in SBS Broadcasting from Sanoma and thereby achieves full ownership of TV-stations SBS6, NET5, Veronica and SBS9. SBS Broadcasting will complement Talpa in further developing a new Dutch multimedia company with strong positions in television, radio, print and online. As part of the transaction, Talpa’s stake in the TV guide business Veronica Uitgeverij will be sold to Sanoma. Talpa expects to close the acquisition relatively shortly, … [Read more...] about Talpa Holding acquires stake SBS Broadcasting
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Singtel expands ReadyRoam service
Singapore - Singtel launched an enhanced version of ReadyRoam 1GB for 30 days, the first service of its kind to offer seamless multi-destination data roaming coverage across Asia, Europe, USA and Canada. ReadyRoam 1GB for 30 days is now available for 26 countries at S$35 and 11 countries at S$20. One of Singapore’s best value roaming plans, ReadyRoam 1GB for 30 days is ideal for travellers who want to stay connected while travelling across countries. For example, with ReadyRoam 1GB … [Read more...] about Singtel expands ReadyRoam service
SES-3 relocates to Asia
Singapore – SES S.A. announced that the SES-3 satellite is being relocated from its former location over North America to Asia, an area experiencing great demand for the satellite’s capacity. The SES-3 satellite is being relocated to 108.2° East to provide coverage of the Middle East and South Asia regions. The drift began in mid-December 2011 and the satellite is expected to arrive at its new orbital location on February 6, 2012. Once it reaches its destination, the planned coverage … [Read more...] about SES-3 relocates to Asia
