Subscription-free satellite service Freesat has confirmed that the ITV Player catch-up service will join the platform in the first half of 2010. It will join the BBC iPlayer, a beta […]
Orion Express opts for Chinese receivers
The Russian DTH operator Orion Express has announced the introduction two new satellite receivers for its MPEG-4 based Continent TV platform, due to launch in Q1 2010.
SES Astra prepares for entry into Italian TV market
SES Astra said it has entered into a partnership with the Italian broadcast and network service provider Milano Teleport to offer capacity from its 23.5 degrees East orbital position to […]
Proton launches Eutelsat W7 successfully
A Proton-M rocket carrying the W-7 French telecom satellite was launched from the Baikonur spaceport in Kazakhstan at 5:19 p.m. Moscow time on Tuesday, Khrunichev Aerospace Center spokesman Alexander Bobrenyov […]
STN secures Ukrainian MYtv deal
The global provider of broadcast over satellite solutions STN has inked a multi-year agreement to distribute the new Ukrainian DTH platform MYtv.
Eutelsat W7 launch re-scheduled
UPDATE 12.00. International Launch Services (ILS) has informed Eutelsat of a 24-hour launch delay for the W7 satellite, which was originally scheduled to take place Monday, November 23, at 14.19 […]
Successful launch for Intelsat-14
An Atlas V rocket successfully launched the Intelsat-14 satellite from Cape Canavaral, Florida, this Monday (November 23). Space Systems/Loral said the satellite is performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan.
NDS technology to support MYtv
MYtv, the Israeli-backed DTH platform serving Ukraine, is to launch the region’s first personal video recorder service when it enters full programme service before the end of the year.
Eutelsat hands out 14 Hot Bird Awards
CCTV’s International English channel CCTV-9, Sky News TG24 (Italy) and Yes Italia were amongst the winners at the Hot Bird TV awards, which were handed out at a festive ceremony […]
More DTH platforms for Russia
Russia’s crowded DTH marketplace, which is already served by five platforms, will soon see the launch of more services.