Bermuda– Eurovision and ABS have signed a capacity agreement for a multi-transponder, multi-year deal on ABS-3A, the latest addition to the ABS fleet. The capacity will be used for broadcasting content to Eurovision customers in 56 countries across Europe and beyond. Distribution of content will include live coverage of major sporting events and news content, making ABS-3A at 3° West a prime broadcast location for Europe. ABS-3A is equipped with 48 C and Ku-band transponders (96 x 36MHz … [Read more...] about Eurovision and ABS partner
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AsiaSat appoints VP
Hong Kong– Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the appointment of Zhang Yan as its new Vice President, China, to take over the responsibility of Zhang Hai Ming as he retires. Zhang Yan will assume all responsibilities previously held by Zhang Hai Ming, and lead a strong team to continue to serve existing customers and develop new business in the China market. … [Read more...] about AsiaSat appoints VP
Eutelsat and Liquid Telecom deal
Paris– Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announced a multi-year agreement with Liquid Telecom for multiple transponders on the EUTELSAT 7B satellite. Liquid Telecom will use the EUTELSAT 7B satellite in two ways: to service its new broadcast requirement for DTH services across the African continent; and to connect a growing number of enterprise customers located in areas where fibre is not available. … [Read more...] about Eutelsat and Liquid Telecom deal
CLUBBING TV on MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur– MEASAT Satellite Systems (“MEASAT”) and Paris based CLUBBING TV announced a partnership that will bring the party to millions of homes with the launch of CLUBBING TV HD. Distributed through the MEASAT-3a satellite at the 91.5 degrees East hot-slot, the channel will reach over 200 million households across Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Australia and East Africa. … [Read more...] about CLUBBING TV on MEASAT
TRACE taps Arkena for new OTT service
London- Arkena and Cleeng have been selected to deliver an end-to-end OTT platform for TRACE, the international multicultural TV network. To offer its fans and communities their favorite unlimited on-demand content, TRACE is launching TRACE Play, a new SVOD service. TRACE audiences will be able to watch a broad range of original and curated content related to urban and black culture on any screen via web and mobile apps on iOS and Android. To support TRACE in its multi-screen development … [Read more...] about TRACE taps Arkena for new OTT service
Eutelsat selects Gilat
Paris / Petah Tikva, Israel- Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) has selected Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) to power a new range of broadband services in Western Russia. Eutelsat has selected Gilat’s SkyEdge II-c hub with X-Architecture and SkyEdge II-c small user terminals to deliver broadband services using the new Express AMU1/EUTELSAT 36C satellite. The hub will be installed at the Dubna satellite centre operated by RSCC, near Moscow. The satellite’s … [Read more...] about Eutelsat selects Gilat
