The full HD version of the lifestyle channel MyZen TV has secured carriage on Turksat.
Turksat launches 5A satellite
Turkey’s minister of transport and infrastructure Adil Karaismailoglu has announced the successful launch of the Turksat 5A satellite.
Turkey outlines satellite plans
Turksat’s latest satellite Turksat 5A will be launched in mid-December.
Türksat deploys Teleste’s Luminato digital TV platform
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.