Aug 12 2016
Egypt’s Nilesat reported net profits for the first-half of this year (to June 30th) were $40.05 million (€35.9m), which is down on the same period last year ($47.98 million). Earlier this week it was confirmed that Nilesat remains the dominant supplier of channels over the MENA region at least as far as Egyptian viewers are […]
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Apr 10 2017
Nilesat confirms satellite for 4K, even 8K
Cairo-based satellite operator Nilesat is to invest $300 million in a new satellite (and its launch costs), Nilesat 301. Further details on its build and launch plans are not yet available. The report comes fresh after news that Nilesat is to ‘partner’ with New Delhi-based Tata Communications in a new service for delivering regional media […]
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By Expat • 4K UHD, 8K/UHD, SATELLITES • Tags: Nilesat, Nilesat 301, Tata Communications