Thaicom expands MCPC platform in Africa
May 14, 2018
Thaicom, the Asian satellite operator and provider of integrated satellite communications solutions, has announced the signature of an agreement with Mediavision – a European based content delivery specialist – for the expansion of its Multi-Channel Per Carrier (MCPC) broadcast platform in Africa.
The MCPC broadcast platform is a cost-effective distribution solution, providing broadcasters in Europe direct access to Thaicom’s content distribution platform at 78.5° east, located on the Thaicom-6 satellite. European and international programmers will also gain access to Mediavision’s integrated solutions for linear and non-linear content distribution including Internet Protocol TV (IPTV).
“Thaicom and Mediavision are working together to deliver innovative broadcast solutions that enable programmers to cost-effectively expand their distribution network into Sub-Saharan Africa,” said Patompob (Nile) Suwansiri, Chief Commercial Officer with Thaicom. “Thaicom launched its MCPC broadcast platform for Africa in 2016. Now we will be able to provide European and international programmers with immediate access to the African market and TV households. Our African C-band MCPC platform via Thaicom-6 is ideal for broadcasters to enter the African market.”
“Our partnership with Thaicom provides European broadcasters with an integrated, end-toend solution for content distribution via the Thaicom-6 satellite,” added Petrit Bhatijari, Chief Executive Officer, Mediavison. “The Thaicom MCPC platform on Thaicom-6 will enable European programmers who target Africa to develop their content distribution across SubSaharan Africa.”