Spacecom, the operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, has announced that the AMOS-5 satellite at the 17°E prime orbital position has been chosen to transmit ConSat TV (Continental Satellite), a DTH provider in Nigeria. Over an AMOS-5 Ku-beam, ConSat TV brings top international premium channels to its viewers throughout Nigeria.

ConSat TV, owned by Continental Satellite, offers its digital pay-TV platform with over 50 channels to Nigerian viewers. With premium channels such as TV5Monde, NHK World, Al Jazeera, Fox, MSNBC and more, ConSat TV also brings local news such as TVC News and local Nollywood entertainment like TVC Yoruba, TVC Hausa, plus music, children and young adults, reality, sports, lifestyle, movies and entertainment channels.

Mayo Okunola, CEO of ConSat TV commented, “As a growing presence in Nigeria’s market, ConSat TV is a leading DTH provider competing with other market leaders. With AMOS-5 at 17°E, we are utilising an excellent satellite that covers all of Nigeria with a powerful signal. Our vision is to provide exciting television with a mix of international, premium and local channels that can be enjoyed by all Nigerians.”

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