Satellite operator SES Astra, has signed an agreement with Spanish pay-TV operator Sogecable to use an additional transponder. The transponder located at the prime orbital slot 19.2¾ East will allow Sogecable to transmit new digital TV channels as well as to broadcast in High Definition quality. With the new agreement, Sogecable has secured a total of 11 transponders with SES Astra on a long-term basis.

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