The number of HD channels broadcast on the SES satellite system has grown by 18% year-on-year and now stands at 2,178.
Announcing third quarter revenues of €1,492.6 million, up 6.1%, the Luxembourg-based operator said it had six Ultra HD agreements in place with five already transmitting. “SES has been first out of the starting gate in the commercial introduction of Ultra HD, building on the milestone of Europe’s first commercial UHD channel, pearl.tv – and adding further agreements in Europe and North America with Sky Deutschland, NASA TV, Fashion One, High 4K and TERN,” said Karim Michel Sabbagh, President and CEO.
Reported EBITDA increased 5.4% to €1,106.5 million.
European revenue was €760.1 million for the year-to-date.
In September, SES completed two successful demonstrations of UHD High Dynamic Range (HDR) transmissions. The transmissions, in partnership with LG
Electronics and Dolby Laboratories, showcased two features that will further enhance the UHD viewing experience: HDR and Wide Colour Gamut, which bring more contrast and a larger palette of colours.
