Luxembourg – SES has successfully launched its new ASTRA 2F satellite on Friday, September 28, on board an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. This is SES’ 36th successful launch on Ariane and its 52nd satellite in orbit. Built by Astrium and carrying Ku- and Ka-band payloads for the delivery of high-performance DTH and next generation broadband services, ASTRA 2F is the first of a three-satellite investment programme (ASTRA 2E, 2F and 2G) that provides replacement and growth … [Read more...] about SES expands payload capacity with new satellite launch
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Myanmar’s Sky Net to carry Channel NewsAsia
Singapore – Regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia has extended its distribution to Myanmar with its latest signing for carriage with pay-TV operator Sky Net. MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia signed an agreement in Yangon yesterday with Shwe Than Lwin Media Co. Ltd, which owns Sky Net, a DTH and Multiplay Service (MPS) provider with more than 40 local and international channels. Channel NewsAsia’s Managing Director Debra Soon says, “With Myanmar opening its doors to the world, … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s Sky Net to carry Channel NewsAsia
Sundance Channel expands in Asia and Europe
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global today announced new distribution deals for Sundance Channel in Asia and expanded on-demand offerings in Europe. Sundance Channel will be seen for the first time in Thailand on TrueVisions, the country’s largest pay-TV operator and the second largest DTH platform in Southeast Asia. Sundance On-Demand will also debut in China for the first time on BesTV, Shanghai Media Group’s growing IPTV platform business. The BesTV offering will present a … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel expands in Asia and Europe
Outdoor Channel to launch in Taiwan and expand distribution in Indonesia
Singapore - Multi Channels Asia (MCA) has announced that Outdoor Channel, a leader in outdoor entertainment, has made its Taiwan debut on Chunghwa Telecom’s (CHT) Multimedia On Demand (MOD) Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) platform. Outdoor Channel will be available as a HD channel, initially a Deluxe Package on MOD. In Indonesia, Outdoor Channel has further consolidated and increased its distribution through several new carriage agreements with TOPAS TV; soon-to-launch DTH service … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel to launch in Taiwan and expand distribution in Indonesia
Sundance Channel launches for the first time in Thailand on Pay-TV operator TrueVisions
Bangkok - AMC/Sundance Channel Global announced today the first-ever launch of Sundance Channel in Thailand on TrueVisions, the country’s largest Pay-TV operator. Sundance Channel will launch on digital satellite and cable as a subtitled 24/7 linear channel in HD. Sundance Channel was established by Robert Redford and offers audiences a diverse selection of independent films, documentaries and original programmes, including breakthrough series from the AMC Networks family offered in high … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel launches for the first time in Thailand on Pay-TV operator TrueVisions
Massive upsides to be expected for Asian satellite sector
Singapore - The annual CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum concluded June 18 on a strong note as delegates agreed that growth opportunities for the sector in Asia remained emphatically positive. Addressing nearly 250 delegates, speakers and media, Michel de Rosen, CEO & Board Member of Eutelsat, illustrated the potential of the satellite industry in Asia Pacific thanks to the region’s high population growth, incomplete terrestrial infrastructure and strong GDP prospects. M. de Rosen … [Read more...] about Massive upsides to be expected for Asian satellite sector
