Ethiopia has unveiled 1 January 2021 as date for majority of satellite TV channels to migrate to 57 degrees East.
1-2-3.tv stays on Astra in SD and HD; new OTT sync solution
German home shopping channel 1-2-3.tv will remain available in SD and HD resolution to DTH households via the Astra satellite system (19.2° East).
SES extends Televisionsklub partnership
German TV channels will continue to be offered by Satelio in Namibia and Deukom in South Africa.
Deutsche Welle makes Astra HD move
Deutsche Welle has secured capacity on Astra at 19.2 degrees East that will enable it to broadcast in the high definition format, both in Germany and large parts of Europe.
SES revenues and profit dip
SES had total YTD revenues of €1,410 million as of September 30, down -2.9% on the same period last year.
SES and Canal+ strengthen partnership
SES and Canal+ have signed new long-term strategic agreements for satellite capacity across three regions.
SES selects Harmonic for its 5G transition
Harmonic will partner with SES for technology upgrades associated with the SES transition plan filed with the Federal Communications Commission on June 19, 2020.
SES launches FTA channel to combat Covid-19
Millions of households across Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific will now be able to access an FTA TV channel via SES satellites dedicated to delivering reliable, informative content about Covid-19.
ARD postpones SD switch-off on Astra
The industry and retailers were ready, consumers had been informed, but then came Corona: In view of the current crisis, German public broadcaster ARD does not consider it appropriate to carry out the SD switch-off of its TV channels on Astra (19.2 degrees East).
SES delivers video services for BBC Studios
SES is to provide playout, content processing, distribution, and VOD services for BBC Studios and UKTV.