StarTimes Communication Network Technology, the Chinese system integrator, technology provider and network operator, has signed a 10-year contract on SES-5 at 5 degrees East to expand its media footprint in Africa and deliver DTH broadcast services across the continent. StarTimes, which is the fastest-growing digital TV operator Africa and has over 2.6 million DTT subscribers, […]
Fransat, the French DTH platform operated by Eutelsat, is unveiling its “FransatConnect” interactive portal using the HbbTV standard at IBC. The portal is designed for connected TV sets and decoders compatible with the Fransat satellite platform. In addition to linear television and radio channels, Fransat Connect will provide viewers with a wide range of interactive services […]
Ericsson, Eutelsat, Globecast, Newtec and Sky Italia have successfully completed a series of live tests proving the reliability of an end-to-end satellite-based delivery chain for contribution of live images in 4k. With the success of these tests, the participating companies have demonstrated that the full satellite delivery chain is able to feed Ultra HD television […]
Jersey-based O3b is the new satellite constellation designed to bring connectivity and broadband to the world’s ‘other 3 billion’ people currently not served, or under-served, by terrestrial suppliers. Google, SES and Liberty Global are amongst the system’s backers. However, there are problems. Two of the four satellites, launched in June, have suffered minor power anomalies. […]
RRsat Global Communications Network, a provider of comprehensive digital content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industry, has introduced two valuable solutions for broadcasters and media companies seeking to reach households in the African market. The first solution, which utilises RRsat’s dedicated neighborhood for Christian and ethnic channels on the Amos […]
Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and Hummerlton Security Services (HSS) have signed a multi-transponder agreement on ABS-2 and ABS-3 satellites. The capacity agreement will provide additional connectivity for HSS to expand its business network and infrastructure for its growing business in Africa. Under the multi-year agreement, HSS will use the high powered C and Ku-band capacity […]
Turkey’s DTH giant Digiturk is to develop a service for Azerbaijan, according to local reports. Digiturk is working with Azerbaijani businessman Mevlut Issever, opening a series of retail premises and to raise its potential distribution to the whole nation. The launch ceremony took place last week. Key to Digiturk’s offering is access to its sports […]
Luxembourg-based SES has secured contracts with Panasonic and Hughes to supply satellite capacity for use aboard aircraft. The Panasonic agreement will see broadband supplied to aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean, and will use SES-6 to connect passengers and crew with two-way broadband applications ranging from high-speed internet access, voice, and live TV, to the ability […]
Brazil says it has plans to launch three new satellites over the next decade or so for communications as well as government use. The first of the trio, being built by Thales Alenia, could be in orbit by 2016. State-backed telecoms provider Telebras’ president Caio Bonilha along with the advisor to Brazil’s defence ministry, Edwin […]
Irdeto, has announced that IMTV, the new broadcasting arm of Indonesia’s Lippo Group, has selected Irdeto Media Protection to securely deliver digital television content over BIGTV, a new premium DTH satellite service launched this month. BIGTV uses IMTV’s own satellite system to deliver more than 300 channels, featuring over 150 content providers, to subscribers across […]