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.
Telekom and Eutelsat settle in slot dispute
Deutsche Telekom has signed an agreement with Eutelsat that ends its part in the dispute surrounding the use of satellite frequencies at 28.5 degrees East.
Padraig McCarthy new CFO at SES
SES has appointed Padraig McCarthy as CFO and a member of the company’s executive committee.
German ASO fails to dent SES revenue
Sales at SES were maintained in 2012 despite the loss of income from Germany’s analogue satellite broadcasters that finally switched off their signal in the year.
Satellite is the leading TV infrastructure in Germany
Satellite continued to increase its household reach in Germany last year, with 18.07 million households receiving their TV directly from satellite at the end of 2012, according to research by […]
Astra’s HD+ passes 1m paying homes
The German HD platform HD+ from SES-Astra now exceeds one million paying households.
SES inks new Russian deal
SES and Vimpelcom have signed a three-year deal for additional capacity on SES’ NSS-9 satellite to deliver high-quality data services in the Russian Far East.
SES mourns loss of key executive
SES has announced the passing of Robert (Bob) Bednarek, former CEO of SES World Skies and member of the SES Executive Committee, following and long and courageous battle with cancer.
Anadolu launches Turkish local TV platform
Anadolu Networks has leased a transponder at the Astra position of 31.5 degrees East to launch its DTH platform, which will broadcast local TV channels to the whole of Turkey.
SES offers 20Mbps broadband in France
SES has announced that it is the first satellite operator to offer a satellite broadband service with download speeds of up to 20 Mbps for consumers in France.