Teleste Corporation will deliver it’s Luminato digital headend solution to Türksat.
Türksat initiates SD switchover to HD/MPEG-4
Turkish satellite operator Türksat has announced it will phase out all standard definition (SD) broadcasts on its 42 degrees East position, requiring all channels to broadcast in HD/MPEG-4.
Airbus wins Turksat 5A contract
Turkey’s transport, maritime and communications minister has confirmed negotiations have begun with Airbus for the development of Türksat 5A and 5B.
RTUK orders Kurdish channels off air
Turkey’s broadcasting regulator RTUK has ordered the removal of three Iraqi Kurdistan-based TV channels from the Turksat satellite system.
Globecast teams up with Turksat
Turksat has signed a new multi-year agreement with Globecast to launch TRT World on 10 additional satellites.
Turksat removes IMC TV from satellite
State-owned Turkish Satellite Communications Company (Türksat) has ceased satellite distribution of IMC TV at the order of an Ankara public prosecutor.
Türksat set for IPO
Türksat is ready for an IPO, according to Ensar Gül, the company’s general manager.
Türksat/Teledünya adds SPI channels
Six channels from SPI’s portfolio are being launched by Türksat/Teledünya, the largest cable operator in Turkey.
Oflaz Media Group launches Fil TV on Turksat
Oflaz Media Group’s new free-to-air TV channel Fil TV has started broadcasting via the Turksat satellite for DTH reception.
Turksat 4A readies for launch
Pre-launch processing has begun for the integrated Proton M/Breeze M integrated launch vehicle that will carry the new Turksat 4A.