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Successful entry into service of Eutelsat Konnect Satellite

Nov 16 2020

Successful entry into service of Eutelsat Konnect Satellite

Paris, 16 November 2020 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces the successful entry into service of its new-generation EUTELSAT KONNECT High Throughput Satellite at the 7° East orbital position. Launched aboard an Ariane rocket on 16 January 2020, the availability of EUTELSAT KONNECT had been delayed due to Covid-related interruptions in the roll-out of the […]

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By Expat • Satellite Launches • Tags: 7° East, EUTELSAT KONNECT, Thales Alenia Space

Talia adds Ka-band spot beam covering the Levant Region

Nov 12 2020

Talia adds Ka-band spot beam covering the Levant Region

(London, UK) – 12 November 2020 – Talia, a leading communications solutions provider serving the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, today announced its further collaboration with Arabsat, acquiring an additional Ka-band spot beam with coverage across the Levant region. The new agreement adds an additional Ka-band spot beam on Arabsat 5C at 20°E […]

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By Expat • SATELLITES • Tags: Arabsat, Talia

Arianespace announces latest Ariane 5 contract

Nov 9 2020

Arianespace announces latest Ariane 5 contract

Arianespace announced today a new contract to launch a communications satellite into geostationary orbit using Ariane 5. With up to four more launches planned by the end of the year, Arianespace sustains its high launch rate despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The European launch services company has also expanded its Executive Committee and […]

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By Expat • Satellite Launches • Tags: Ariane 5, Arianespace

Bloomberg Media Launches Bloomberg Quicktake

Nov 8 2020

Bloomberg Media Launches Bloomberg Quicktake

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bloomberg Quicktake will launch a 24/7 streaming news network on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 9 am EST with 10.5 hours of programming featuring ten original series and four live daily news shows. The breakthrough news network will provide a global view of the biggest stories for a […]

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By Expat • News Channels • Tags: Bloomberg Media, Bloomberg Quicktake

Discovery, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Results

Nov 5 2020

Discovery, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Results

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Discovery, Inc. (“Discovery” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. David Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery said, “Discovery delivered improving financial results in the third quarter, a testament to the powerful appeal of […]

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By Expat • Discovery • Tags: Discpvery, Third-Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights

SES 2020 Results

Nov 5 2020

SES 2020 Results

Luxembourg, 5 November 2020 — SES S.A. announced financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2020. Solid performance with continued strong underlying growth across Networks • Networks revenue +7.5% year-on-year(1,2); Q3 2020 Video revenue stable quarter-on-quarter(1,2) • Adjusted EBITDA(3) EUR 883 million representing 62.6% margin with recurring operating expenses reduced 3.7% year-on-year On […]

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By Expat • SES • Tags: SES S.A.

THAICOM Reports Q3/2020 Results

Nov 4 2020

THAICOM Reports Q3/2020 Results

Nonthaburi, Thailand, 4 November 2020 – Thaicom Public Company Limited (THCOM), satellite operator, announced its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2020. Thaicom reported revenue from sales and services for Q3/2020 of Baht 918 million, declined by 23% compared to Q3/2019. This was caused by a drop in revenue as a result […]

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By Expat • Asia, SATELLITES, Thailand • Tags: Financial Results, Thaicom

AsiaSat appointments Tony Chung as VP, Data Services

Nov 4 2020

AsiaSat appointments Tony Chung as VP, Data Services

Hong Kong, 4 November 2020 – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), Asia’s premier satellite solutions provider, announced the appointment of Tony Chung as Vice President, Data Services. In this new role, Tony will be responsible for overseeing the company’s data services operations and infrastructure. Tony brings over 17 years of experience in the satellite […]

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By Expat • SATELLITES

Eutelsat successfully launches Sat.tv

Nov 2 2020

Eutelsat successfully launches Sat.tv

Paris, 02 November 2020 Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) has successfully launched Sat.tv, its enhanced Electronic Program Guide for FTA channels. The service is already operating at the 7/8° West position, serving over 56 million Arabic-speaking homes across the Middle East and North Africa and is being progressively deployed at other Eutelsat video neighborhoods. Sat.tv […]

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By Expat • Eutelsat • Tags: EPG, Eutelsat, Sat.tv

New Accessible TV Guide rolls out on Freeview Play at Channel 555

Oct 28 2020

New Accessible TV Guide rolls out on Freeview Play at Channel 555

Freeview today announced the first rollout of its award-winning Accessible TV Guide, now available at Channel 555 on supported Freeview Play devices. Freeview’s Accessible TV Guide will make it simpler for viewers with accessibility needs, such as visual impairments or hearing loss, to discover and find content more easily. Developed with insight from viewers, advocacy […]

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By Expat • Freeview • Tags: Channel 555, Connected TV, Freeview Play

TV5MONDEplus successfully launched with Red Bee and Dotscreen

Oct 27 2020

TV5MONDEplus successfully launched with Red Bee and Dotscreen

Red Bee Media and Dotscreen were instrumental in the launch of TV5MONDEplus, the new global video-on-demand platform with free French speaking series, films and documentaries in full HD quality, subtitled in 5 languages. It is built on Red Bee’s OTT-platform, with secure and reliable broadcast-grade streaming, advertising options and advanced Digital Rights Management (DRM) tools, […]

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By Expat • Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland

Sky Arts goes Free-To-Air

Sep 17 2020

Sky Arts goes Free-To-Air

Sky Arts is now available to watch for free-to-air on satellite and is also available ob Freeview. Sky have said the launch will “supercharge its mission to increase access to and drive participation in the arts, at a vital time for the cultural sector,” according to a press release. Philip Edgar-Jones, director of Sky Arts, […]

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By Expat • Freesat, Freeview • Tags: FTA, Sky Arts

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