Luxembourg - SES has announced that the Philippine direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV provider Global Satellite (GSAT) has contracted its fourth transponder on NSS-11. The multi-year deal will see the transfer of current capacity usage by GSAT from NSS-11 to SES-9, currently scheduled for launch in 2015. When launched, SES-9 will be the largest SES satellite dedicated to the Asia-Pacific region. The new spacecraft will be providing expansion capacity for DTH, enterprise, mobility and … [Read more...] about GSAT signs capacity deals with SES in the Philippines
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ABS announces the development of ABS-2A
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has confirmed the build of ABS-2A, a multi-beam 48 transponder Ku- satellite which will be launched in the fourth quarter of 2015 to ABS’ prime 75°E location. ABS-2A will follow ABS-2, the largest satellite to be launched over Asia scheduled in late 2013. With 2.6 GHz of Ku-band spectrum, ABS-2A nearly doubles the available Ku-band frequencies available at 75°E. Together with ABS-2, ABS-2A will deliver a total of 100 x 54MHz … [Read more...] about ABS announces the development of ABS-2A
SES’ first half results show growth in all markets
Satellite operator SES has reported financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The company's revenue at constant exchange rate (FX) grew by 7.2%, excluding German analogue impact. International revenue increased by 9.3% over H1 2012 to EUR 252.8 million, on a constant FX basis, as new capacity addressing emerging markets was successfully commercialised. Available satellite capacity increased by 74 transponders compared to H1 2012. New businesses in Asia included a renewal … [Read more...] about SES’ first half results show growth in all markets
SES and MNC Sky Vision sign capacity deal
Luxembourg – SES and MNC Sky Vision, Indonesia's satellite pay-TV provider with its well-known brand, Indovision, have announced an agreement to provide capacity on the SES-7 satellite to support Indovision's future Chinese-language Direct-to-Home (DTH) package. The multi-transponder and multi-year deal provides Indovision with access to the Ku-band capacity aboard SES-7 at the prime orbital location of 108.2 degrees East. The agreement will allow Indovision to reach a niche … [Read more...] about SES and MNC Sky Vision sign capacity deal
Bharti Airtel in talks to sell DTH arm
According to The Economic Times, Bharti Airtel is in talks with American media and communications giant Liberty Media to sell a stake in its unlisted direct-to-home (DTH) business, as compulsory digitisation and higher foreign ownership limits drive firms to seek capital and market reach. Several private equity funds were in independent discussions with the company to buy a minority stake in the DTH business, which commands an 18% market share in subscribers. … [Read more...] about Bharti Airtel in talks to sell DTH arm
Cisco reaches more than 30m digital homes and 150m viewers in India
New Delhi, India - Cisco has announced that it has catered enhanced TV viewing experiences, reaching more than 30 million Indian home in the country's pay-TV industry. Using the industry estimated average of five people per household, Cisco is now enabling a rich and advanced TV experience for over 150 million viewers. Jeff White, Senior Vice President, Sales, India and SAARC, Cisco said, “The Indian pay-TV industry is one of the fastest growing and most … [Read more...] about Cisco reaches more than 30m digital homes and 150m viewers in India
