Feb 1 2017
LUXEMBOURG, 1 February 2017 – SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) continues to lead High Definition TV (HDTV) development representing the largest HD and Ultra HD (UHD) platform. In 2016, the number of HD channels on the SES fleet grew by 7% to 2,495 channels. Today, 33% of all the 7,538 […]
Feb 1 2017
LUXEMBOURG, 1 February 2017 – SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) continues to lead High Definition TV (HDTV) development representing the largest HD and Ultra HD (UHD) platform. In 2016, the number of HD channels on the SES fleet grew by 7% to 2,495 channels. Today, 33% of all the 7,538 […]
Jan 5 2017
Paris, 5 January 2016 – Viewers in Italy of the Tivùsat TV platform that broadcasts exclusively from Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD neighbourhood can now benefit from HD quality of the full line-up of TV channels produced by Rai. Rai YoYo, Rai School, Rai Gulp, Rai Storia and Rai News24 were the last of 13 Rai channels to […]
Dec 14 2016
TRT World which is an English language news channel from Turkish state broadcaster TRT, is expected to officially launch on Astra at 19.2° East and om Eutelsat Hotbird at 13.0° East. The channel is based in Istanbul, with studios in London and Washington, and is the latest state-sponsored international news channel to launch in recent […]
Sep 8 2016
FRANCE 24 has chosen AsiaSat 5 for the recent launch of its very first HD service in the world. This marks a major milestone for the expanded partnership between FRANCE 24 and AsiaSat and their continued commitment to bringing top quality international television from France to the Asia-Pacific. FRANCE 24 and AsiaSat have been partners […]
Sep 2 2016
Al Jazeera HD, currently only distributed in the UK via Freeview channel 108 in some areas, as well as online, has been expanding its reach across Europe, with the HD service launching via Eutelsat Hot Bird and Astra 1 to reach satellite homes in most of continental Europe. The HD roll-out follows a deal between […]
Aug 26 2016
BT will unveil the first outside broadcast (OB) truck capable of transmitting multiple HD and ultra HD visions through fibre optic broadband and satellite simultaneously The big reveal will take place at BT’s stand at this year’s International Broadcasting Conference in Amsterdam where they will also host expert-led sessions on The Next Generation of Networking, […]
Jul 29 2016
Luxembourg, 29 July 2016 – SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) reports financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2016. H1 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Strong business foundations excluding non-comparables in H1 2015 • Revenue of EUR 956.8 million, down 4.2% as reported (-4.8% at constant FX[1]) • EBITDA of EUR 699.8 […]
Jul 25 2016
The BBC has begun re-configuring its services on Freeview ahead of the 2016 Olympics, which start in Rio next week. Ahead of changes to three of its regular HD channels, which are due to occur on 27th July, additional Red Button streams are now available to around 70-75% of UK households and found between channels […]
Apr 28 2016
Welsh language channel S4C has begun testing in HD on satellite, almost three and a half years after the original Freeview service closed down due to funding cuts. The channel labelled 52296 is currently flagged as encrypted, though broadcasting free-to-air. S4C previously indicated it would be working towards a 2016 relaunch for its HD channel subject […]
Jan 25 2016
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 will transmit its TV channels on the upcoming DVB-T2/HEVC platform in Full HD mode (1080p50). After public broadcaster ZDF and media group Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, ProSiebenSat.1 is the third large company opting for Full HD. ARD is currently evaluating its options. With 1920×1080 pixels and 50 frames per second, Full HD […]
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Feb 24 2017
SES Full Year 2016 Results
LUXEMBOURG, 24 February 2017 — SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced financial results for the year ended 31 December 2016. Strong business fundamentals delivering solid financial performance Reported revenue of EUR 2,068.8 million, up 2.7% over prior year (+2.4% at constant FX[1]) Revenue 2.7% lower at same scope2 and constant FX […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Full Year 2016 Results, HD, SES