The Asia Video Industry Association was finally able to host its annual Satellite Industry Forum in-person in Singapore on 31st May 2022 after a two-year hiatus, bringing together over 120 delegates from around the world and some of the satellite industry’s foremost leaders. Opening the Forum this year was keynote speaker, Steve Collar, Chief Executive Officer, SES, to address the issue of where future growth was coming from and kicked off the session with his views on demand and … [Read more...] about First in-person Satellite Industry Forum after COVID sees the industry in strong shape and geared for growth
Intelsat
Horizons 3e arrives in French Guiana amid preparations for September launch
LUXEMBOURG – Intelsat, operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite solutions, has announced that the Horizons 3e satellite has arrived at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, where it will undergo final preparations before its scheduled launch on an Ariane 5 rocket on 7 September. Horizons 3e is owned by a joint venture between Intelsat and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, marking the fourth satellite project between the two … [Read more...] about Horizons 3e arrives in French Guiana amid preparations for September launch
Eutelsat partners with Intelsat and SES for C-band spectrum
LUXEMBOURG/PARIS – Leading global satellite operators Intelsat, SES and Eutelsat have aligned on a market-based proposal for the future use of the lower C-band spectrum in the US. Eutelsat has agreed to join the breakthrough proposal initiated by Intelsat, Intel and SES. The market-based proposal was developed in response to a proceeding initiated by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The proposal reflects the unique US telecommunications environment and aims to protect … [Read more...] about Eutelsat partners with Intelsat and SES for C-band spectrum
Myanmar expands relationship with Intelsat
LUXEMBOURG & MYANMAR – The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) of Myanmar has broadened its relationship with Intelsat to accelerate the deployment of the country’s wireless communications infrastructure in Myanmar. Intelsat is the operator of the world’s first globalised network and a leader in integrated satellite communications. The MOTC will utilize services on Intelsat 39, a Ku-and-C-band satellite which is scheduled to replace Intelsat 902 at 62° East in 2019. … [Read more...] about Myanmar expands relationship with Intelsat
Intelsat delivers media distribution services
Luxembourg - Intelsat S.A. operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications and LAMHAS, one of the fastest growing teleport operators in India, announced a multi-year agreement for satellite services supporting media distribution in India via the Intelsat 20 satellite. LAMHAS is using a C-Band Multiple Channels per Carrier broadcast platform on Intelsat 20, located at 68.5° East, to deliver broadcast services to new and emerging TV channels in … [Read more...] about Intelsat delivers media distribution services
Jonathan Spink heads CASBAA Board
Hong Kong - Following its first meeting, the CASBAA Board of Directors announced that Jonathan Spink, CEO of HBO Asia, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for the next 12 months. With almost three decades of experience in the pay television industry, Jonathan Spink is responsible for the overall management of HBO in South East and South Asia. Under Spink’s leadership, HBO Asia has built a growing network of standard-definition and high-definition channels and services, as … [Read more...] about Jonathan Spink heads CASBAA Board
