Turkey’s transport and infrastructure minister has provided a new launch date for Turksat 5B.
SES orders prime TV slot satellites
SES has ordered two geostationary (GEO) Ku-band satellites for its prime orbital slot at 19.2 degrees East to maintain the premium services it provides to its European video customers and to capture new opportunities in the region.
HD+ adds RTLup HD and VOXup HD
German DTH satellite platform HD+ is adding RTLup HD (formerly RTLplus) and VOXup HD to its channel package.
M7 Group inks TV Osem deal
Canal+-owned M7 Group has signed a multi-year agreement with the Slovakia-based lifestyle channel TV Osem for FTA satellite distribution in HD via M7’s platform on Astra 23.5 East.
HSE renews DTH satellite contract with Astra
German home-shopping broadcaster HSE has extended its partnership with Astra satellite operator SES for several years.
SES unbundles HD+ from satellite and launches IP service
Astra satellite operator SES will offer its German TV platform HD+ not only via satellite, but also via internet streaming in future.
Intelsat losses mount
Intelsat has posted a net loss of $145.7 million for the third quarter compared to one of $15.9 million in the same period last year.
SES revenues dip
SES total video revenues amounted to €785 million in the first nine months of the year.
ShopLC launches in HD quality on Astra
German teleshopping channel ShopLC can now be received in HD quality on Astra (19.2° East).
Eutelsat revenues dip
Eutelsat’s broadcast revenues in the first quarter 2021/22 ending September 30 amounted to €177.6 million.