STN has announced the first HDTV platform on Intelsat’s Galaxy-19 (G-19) satellite and introduced a new EPG.
Commenting on these developments, Mitja Lovsin CEO, STN, said: “We believe that the introduction of the dedicated HDTV platform on the G-19 satellite with our brand new EPG capabilities marks a significant milestone in STN’s dedication to continually strive to improve services and provide the best for our clients and their audience, delivering an overall enhanced entertainment experience”.
According to STN, North America has long been a hub for a diverse group of communities who are seeking content from back home and G-19 has historically been the platform of choice. G-19 is the largest, and only, independent FTA direct-to-home TV and radio community in North America, specialising in multicultural, native-language content. Whether it’s news, sports, movies, or religious programming, audiences can find content from over 170 channels originating from 24 countries in 15+ languages. With STN services & Intelsat’s coverage, this diverse content for audiences is finally available in HD with the added advantage of EPG.
Rhys Morgan, Intelsat’s VP and general manager, EMEA media and networks sales, added: “We are thrilled to again enable our long-term partner STN to deliver content to viewers in North America. G-19 reaches more than 1.2 million viewers, who are always looking for better quality content, and this HD TV platform will guarantee them a quality viewing experience”.
