Satelio is the name of a new satellite DTH platform offering German channels to viewers in Africa and the Middle East launching today, December 2.
BT joins Ultra-HD crowd
BT is planning a live Ultra-HD test to coincide with IBC 2013. The broadcast of the Saracens and Gloucester rugby match on Sunday September 15th will be captured as a multicamera production, shot in 4K, and delivered over satellite.
Intelsat and Ericsson stage true 4K video demo
Intelsat and Ericsson have completed a successful demo of an Ultra High Definition end-to-end video transmission in North America.
Intelsat prepares for New York float
Intelsat Global Holdings is to launch an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange that it hopes will raise $542.5 million.
ART/IND extends agreement with Intelsat
Intelsat has announced a multi-year extension agreement with Lebanon-based ART/International Network Distribution (IND), an aggregator and distributor of niche and international channels in the global market.
4K/Ultra HD to drive satellite demand
The CEOs of the world’s largest satellite operators agree that the rollout of Ultra HD will be a major driver of demand for satellite services.
Arianespace to launch three Intelsat satellites
Arianespace has announced a launch services contract with Intelsat for the launch of three satellites through 2017.
Intelsat appoints Jean-Luc Froeliger as VP
Intelsat has promoted Jean-Luc Froeliger to VP of satellite operations and engineering, effective immediately.
Syria in frame on Eutelsat jamming
Syria is believed to have joined Iran in jamming satellite frequencies of international broadcasters, affecting not only Arabic and Persian language broadcasts but also 25 broadcasters, who had to make contingency plans.
Intelsat inks Bulgarian deals
Intelsat has signed agreements with two leading players in Bulgaria’s TV industry.