Hong Kong - The recently concluded CASBAA Convention saw the region's satellite operators present a united front against perceived disregard for ITU protocol. One operator in particular, ProtoStar, has been criticized for its July 7 launch of its ProtoStar I satellite to 98.5 degrees East, despite having missed its launch deadline of June 28. Most vocal on the subject until now has been AsiaSat, saying that the operator was using non-coordinated frequencies that risked interference with … [Read more...] about Asia’s satellite operators rally behind ITU regulations
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MEASAT-3 brings JimJam to Asia
Hong Kong - MEASAT and JimJam Television Ltd. announced an agreement to use the MEASAT-3 satellite for the distribution of the JimJam channel throughout the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Eastern Africa regions. "Working with MEASAT is an integral part of our distribution strategy for JimJam in Asia and the channel's expansion beyond Europe and the Middle East. MEASAT-3 provides us with the means to maximize distribution across the region," said Wayne Dunsford, general manager of JimJam. … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3 brings JimJam to Asia
Gateway Communications leases capacity on AFRICASAT-1
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd (MEASAT) announced that Gateway Communications, a leading provider of high quality satellite communication services in Africa, signed an agreement for C-Band capacity on the AFRICASAT-1 satellite. Under the agreement, Gateway will lease multiple C-band transponders on AFRICASAT-1, commencing October 2008. The capacity will further develop Gateway's market leading position in the provision of high quality, secure and reliable voice, data and … [Read more...] about Gateway Communications leases capacity on AFRICASAT-1
Intersputnik to lease capacity on AFRICASAT-1
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT announced it had signed a contract to provide satellite capacity to the INTERSPUTNIK International Organization of Space Communications (Intersputnik). In the agreement, Intersputnik will lease capacity on the AFRICASAT-1 satellite to provide satellite services into the Africa region. The contract was signed within the framework of the Distribution Agreement that appoints Intersputnik as an non-exclusive distributor of transponder capacity on the AFRICASAT-1 satellite. … [Read more...] about Intersputnik to lease capacity on AFRICASAT-1
Fox International Channels looks to MEASAT-3 for expansion
Kuala Lumpur – Fully-owned NewsCorp subsidiary Fox International Channels is to distribute its FOXCRIME and FX channels to PayTV operators across Asia Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa via the MEASAT-3 satellite platform. Zubin Gandevia, managing director and executive vice president of Fox International Channels Asia said, "Our partnership with MEASAT has given us the opportunity to introduce our Fox Crime and FX channels much more readily throughout Asia Pacific, India, the Middle East … [Read more...] about Fox International Channels looks to MEASAT-3 for expansion
Fox International Channels looks to MEASAT-3 for expansion
Kuala Lumpur – Fully-owned NewsCorp subsidiary Fox International Channels is to distribute its FOXCRIME and FX channels to PayTV operators across Asia Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa via the MEASAT-3 satellite platform. Zubin Gandevia, managing director and executive vice president of Fox International Channels Asia said, “Our partnership with MEASAT has given us the opportunity to introduce our Fox Crime and FX channels much more readily throughout Asia Pacific, India, the … [Read more...] about Fox International Channels looks to MEASAT-3 for expansion
