Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced today that HighTV 3D has joined the Measat-3 / 3a video neighbourhood, becoming the second 3D channel on Measat’s HD video neighbourhood. An entertainment-based channel, HighTV distributes a full line-up of 3D HD programming, ranging from dramas and comedies to lifestyle and fashion, providing more than 450 hours of content. Jarod Lopez, Director of Sales, Broadcast Services, Measat, said that the addition of HighTV is … [Read more...] about Measat brings another 3D channel to Asia
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Solar power
Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Measat) has signed a long term agreement with Solar Entertainment Corporation (Solar) for renewal of capacity on the Measat-3/3a satellites. This agreement further extends Solar’s services with additional capacity on Measat-3 for two new channels. Solar first used Measat-1 to distribute four standard definition (SD) channels in 2004. The number of channels has now increased to ten SD channels and one high definition (HD) channel, all … [Read more...] about Solar power
tvN goes HD with MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) today announced the addition of tvN HD from FOX International Channels (FIC) to the MEASAT-3/3a video neighbourhood, bringing the total number of HD channels on the platform to 21. tvN (Total Variety Network) is an Asian channel offering more than 6,000 hours of diverse content from drama, variety show, K-pop, E-news, reality and lifestyle. tvN HD will be subtitled in English, Chinese and Malay; and dubbed in Cantonese, Mandarin … [Read more...] about tvN goes HD with MEASAT
MEASAT signs up Setanta Sports with Global Crossing
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced an agreement with Global Crossing to distribute the Setanta Sports Channel (Setanta Sports) via the MEASAT-3a satellite. Setanta is an international sports broadcaster. The company was founded in 1992 and today has operations in Ireland, Canada, Australia, Asia and Africa. Setanta owns and operates premium sports TV Channels made available on a subscription basis to residential and commercial customers through satellite, cable, … [Read more...] about MEASAT signs up Setanta Sports with Global Crossing
MEASAT awarded Regional Satellite Operator of the Year 2008
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd (MEASAT) announced it had been awarded Regional Satellite Operator of the Year in the Excellence in Satellite Management Awards at the 12th World Summit for Satellite Financing in Paris. The award, which was decided by a panel of judges from EuroConsult, Satellite News and Satellite Finance, is awarded annually based on an assessment of the achievements and results of the world's regional satellite operators. "MEASAT has invested significantly over … [Read more...] about MEASAT awarded Regional Satellite Operator of the Year 2008
ESS join MEASAT’S video neighbourhood
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd (MEASAT) announced an agreement with ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) to lease transponder services on the MEASAT-3 satellite for contribution feeds for special events in the Asian region. Terry Bleakley, vice president, commercial operations, MEASAT said, "We are delighted to welcome ESS to our expanding video neighborhood by supporting their services across Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East." "We are encouraged by the drive and dynamism of the … [Read more...] about ESS join MEASAT’S video neighbourhood