Luxembourg – SES S.A. has reported financial results for the 12-month period ending September 30, 2013. With a year-to-date (YTD) revenue of EUR 1,378.2 million, the company has seen an increase of 2.4% at constant exchange rates (constant FX) over the prior year period; This revenue increase is 5.7% when excluding the EUR 42.6 million of analogue revenue recorded in 2012. The company has also achieved a YTD EBITDA of EUR 1,009.3 million, an increase of 0.8% at constant FX over … [Read more...] about SES reports strong performance
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India set to launch 50 educational TV channels
The Ministry of Human Resource Development will soon launch 50 DTH educational channels, according to a report by The Times of India,which added that the channels will be more interactive, and will air programmes that will be live and not pre-recorded. The number of channels will later be increased to 1,000, added the report.According to the Indian Express, the channels will be free to air, with content from IITs, Central Universities and Indira Gandhi National Open … [Read more...] about India set to launch 50 educational TV channels
China’s StarTimes expands in Africa with SES
Luxembourg – SES has announced that StarTimes Communication Network Technology, China’s most influential system integrator, technology provider and network operator, has signed a 10-year contract on SES-5 at 5 degrees East to expand its media footprint in Africa and deliver direct-to-home (DTH) broadcast services across the continent. StarTimes, which is the fastest-growing digital TV operator Africa and has over 2.6 million digital terrestrial television (DTT) … [Read more...] about China’s StarTimes expands in Africa with SES
IMTV partners Irdeto to launch BIGTV service in Indonesia
Singapore – Irdeto has announced that IMTV, the new broadcasting arm of Indonesia’s Lippo Group, has selected Irdeto Media Protection to securely deliver digital television content over BIGTV, a new DTH satellite service launched in September 2013. BIGTV uses IMTV’s satellite system to deliver more than 300 channels, featuring over 150 content providers, to subscribers across Indonesia. To secure premium content on BIGTV, IMTV is relying on Irdeto Cloaked CA. By … [Read more...] about IMTV partners Irdeto to launch BIGTV service in Indonesia
BIG MAGIC to be carried on DTH provider DD Direct+
BIG MAGIC, the flagship general entertainment channel from Reliance Broadcast Network, has announced the inking of a carriage deal with DD Direct+, following its distribution alliance with digital DTH service provider Videocon d2h. The deal expands the channel's reach across Hindi-speaking markets. BIG MAGIC offers an eclectic mix ranging from family dramas, reality shows and cookery shows to game shows, weekend movies and more. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Kumaran, Business Head, BIG … [Read more...] about BIG MAGIC to be carried on DTH provider DD Direct+
India’s RCom to exit DTH after merging subsidiary with Sun Direct
According to the Business Standard, Reliance Digital TV, the fully-owned subsidiary of Reliance Communications that runs its direct-to-home (DTH) operations, will merge with Sun Direct. The deal is set to help RCom reduce debt, and for Sun to gain subscribers in new markets.Under the deal, to be announced in a few days, Reliance Communications (RCom) will have 26 percent stake in the merged entity, the report added. The merged company will also take over about Rs 1,500 crore of … [Read more...] about India’s RCom to exit DTH after merging subsidiary with Sun Direct
