Hylas 1, owned by Avanti Communications, was launched on Nov 29 into orbit aboard an Arianespace rocket. Avanti’s CEO David Williams says he is confident that his company’s three-year plan to fill the craft is on schedule, and that a second Hylas will be launched in 2012. There could also be a third satellite ordered. […]
Judged by the editors of What Satellite & Digital TV, Home Cinema Choice, and consumer technology website Techradar.com, the Freesat Product Awards 2010 reward innovation across the categories of Freesat HD, Freesat + Recorders, and TVs. Products were acknowledged for excellent design, build quality, AV performance, and for including features that exceed the Freesat specification […]
Sky News is to launch an Arabic-language version. Backed 50/50 by the wealthy Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corp, the new operation will be based alongside CNN’s new Abu Dhabi news bureau at twofour54, the fast-growing facility company. However, while CNN’s bureau has just a handful of local staff Sky News’ Arabic service will have some […]
O3b is a new satellite constellation that is promising fibre-like speeds from orbiting craft and providing broadband connectivity to “the Other 3 Billion” (O3b) of largely unconnected people and businesses either side of the Equator. SES already owns 34 per cent of O3b. SES will invest a further $75 million over the next3 years. O3b […]
The number of German TV households using cable TV has dropped from 57.6 per cent in 2005 to 52.7 per cent in 2010, according to a study by German magazine Focus. At the same time, the number of satellite TV households has grown from 41.2 per cent to 45.7 per cent and households using digital […]
Prisa-owned digital DTH platform, Digital Plus, is opening itself up to all screens with the launch of a specific micro service for iPad, iPhone and (PC and Mac) computers and, in the near future, for all Android-equipped devices. The service is composed of six TV channels: Canal +, Canal + Futbol, Canal + Deportes, Canal […]
An annual study of consumer video consumption habits and platforms conducted by Frank N. Magid Associates has revealed that despite the increased use of alternative video viewing platforms (like VOD set-top boxes, instant streaming, and mobile apps), the vast majority of consumers intend to continue to maintain their traditional subscriptions with cable, satellite, and telco […]
A satellite made to plug some of the holes in the UK and Europe’s broadband coverage has launched. Hylas is the first of three spacecraft from satellite broadband firm Avanti due to be sent into space with the sole purpose of offering Internet coverage to rural areas. The bigger Hylas 2 is due for launch […]
Poland’s Platform ‘n’ DTH platform has made channel expansion a major part of its 2011 strategy. Q1 2011 marks the addition of four thematic channels from BBC Worldwide Channels– offerings that enhance the operator’s proposition for its growing subscriber base. Beginning on February 1st 2011, Platform ‘n’ will provide its viewers exclusive access to BBC […]
Media group Prisa, main owner of digital DTH platform, Digital Plus, is to get a cash injection of E650 million following the approval by shareholders of US investment group Liberty Acquisitions Holdings. Under the agreement, Prisa will buy 100 per cent of Liberty through the issuance of approximately E225 million new ordinary shares and 403 […]