Georges Agnes has left German DTH satellite platform HD+ on September 30, 2021 after 14 years. The move was at his own request and by best mutual agreement, according to the subsidiary of Astra satellite operator SES.
SES partners with SoftBank
The Japanese telecom carrier SoftBank Corp has partnered with SES for the aggregation and delivery of live sporting events to its corporate customers, including TV stations and video distribution companies.
Globecast extends Chinese channels SES deal
Globecast has extended its partnership with SES to deliver three China Global Television Network (CGTN) channels in HD at 19.2 degrees East.
HD+ to launch streaming service for mobile devices
German DTH satellite platform HD+ will launch a streaming service for smartphones and tablets on September 29, 2021.
SES revenues dip as profit rises
SES had total video revenues of €526 million in the first half, down 3.9% on the same period last year.
BILD TV channel to launch on Astra
German media company Axel Springer will distribute the TV channel of its tabloid newspaper BILD on Astra (19.2° East) to DTH satellite households.
High View renews SES contract for Deluxe Music
German media company High View has extended its partnership with Astra satellite opeator SES in a new multi-year contract and secured long-term satellite capacity.
Timo Schneckenburger to leave HD+
Timo Schneckenburger (CCO) will leave German DTH satellite platform HD+ on July 31, 2021 at his own request and by best mutual agreement, the subsidiary of Astra satellite operator SES announced.
M7 to broadcast Euro 2020 in Ultra HD to Dutch fans via SES
M7 Group will show UEFA Euro 2020 matches live in Ultra HD to Dutch subscribers of Canal Digitaal from June 11- July 11 with SES and Dutch public broadcaster NPO.
Bibel TV extends SD distribution on Astra
German Christian free-TV channel Bibel TV will continue broadcasting in SD resolution via the Astra satellite system (19.2° East) in the coming years.