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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

Intelsat entrusts Arianespace for the launch of three C-band satellites on Ariane 5 and Ariane 6

Sep 17 2020

Intelsat entrusts Arianespace for the launch of three C-band satellites on Ariane 5 and Ariane 6

Commercial launch services provider Arianespace and fleet operator Intelsat signed an agreement today for two launches of three satellites, Galaxy 35, Galaxy 36 and Galaxy 37, on Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 launch vehicles. This contract continues the outstanding relationship that dates back to 1983 between Arianespace and its customer Intelsat, operator of the world’s […]

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By Expat • Satellite Launches • Tags: C-band, Galaxy 35, Galaxy 36, Galaxy 37, Intelsat

BritBox launches on Freesat

Sep 14 2020

BritBox launches on Freesat

Freesat, the UK’s free to air satellite TV platform, has today announced another exciting addition to the varied portfolio of apps on its new 4K ready TV boxes, with the launch of digital video subscription service, BritBox UK. Created by the BBC and ITV and featuring all the most talked about and award-winning British dramas, […]

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By Expat • BritBox, Freesat • Tags: BritBox, Freesat, SVoD

Arianespace successfully performs the first European mission to launch multiple small satellites

Sep 3 2020

Arianespace successfully performs the first European mission to launch multiple small satellites

With Vega, Arianespace successfully performs the first European mission to launch multiple small satellites Arianespace has realised the first European “rideshare” mission for small satellites, with 53 satellites onboard the Vega launcher for 21 customers. With this new SSMS (Small Spacecraft Mission Service) shared launch concept, Arianespace demonstrates its ability to respond – in an […]

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By Expat • Satellite Launches • Tags: Arianespace, Flight VV16, Kourou, SSMS (Small Spacecraft Mission Service), Vega

Vega Flight VV16: New launch opportunity begins on September 1

Aug 27 2020

Vega Flight VV16: New launch opportunity begins on September 1

Arianespace has rescheduled the 16th flight for Vega within a launch window from September 1 to September 4, with a more than 90% probability of the launch going ahead. Flight VV16 has been pushed back several times, notably due to the persistence of exceptionally unfavorable winds aloft at the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana. […]

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By Expat • Satellite Launches • Tags: Guiana Space Center, Vega Flight VV16

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