Abertis representatives resign from Eutelsat

Eutelsat Communications has announced the resignation of two directors from its board on June 25, 2012.

Chinese buy 7% of Eutelsat

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China Investment Corporation (CIC) has taken a 7% share in Eutelsat Communications. The state-owned company purchased the stake for €385.2 million from the Spanish infrastructure company Abertis.

Abertis becomes Hispasat’s largest shareholder

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Spanish infrastructure company Abertis has become the largest shareholder in the Hispasat satellite platform after buying a 13% holding from Telefonica.

Spain tests HD over DTT

Abertis Telecom and the Spanish Ministry of Industry have started HD test transmissions in Madrid and Barcelona on a dedicated DTT multiplex.

Abertis integrates Irdeto for DTT platform

Irdeto has announced its full compatibility with Abertis Telecom’s open digital terrestrial TV TDT Premium platform. The move will give Spanish TV operators a choice of downloadable CA systems over the Abertis network.