Advanced Television

DTH/Satellite

Germany: ARD extends SES distribution deal

SES, the space solutions company, and ARD, the German public broadcasting network, have announced a long-term extension of their partnership. Under the renewed deal, ARD’s regional broadcasting organisations will continue transmitting their TV programmes via SES’s prime video neighbourhood at 19.2 degrees East in HD quality through 2039. Deepak Mathur, President of Media at SES, […]

May 6, 2026

Mexico: Eutelsat, PCTV renew partnership

Eutelsat has announced the renewal of its partnership with PCTV, a aggregation and distribution company in Mexico and part of Megacable Holdings, for the continued distribution of its video services via the Eutelsat 117 West A (E117WA) satellite. With this agreement, Eutelsat further reinforces its leadership in Mexico by continuing to host key players from […]

April 22, 2026

Mexico: Cadena Tres signs Eutelsat distribution deal

Eutelsat has announced an agreement with Cadena Tres, part of Grupo Imagen, for the distribution of its television signals via the Eutelsat 117 West A (E117WA) satellite. With this latest deal, Eutelsat strengthens its presence in Mexico by becoming the satellite operator that hosts virtually all of the country’s most important public and private broadcasters […]

April 21, 2026

Eutelsat supports Co-op Cable DTH offering across Caribbean

Eutelsat has announced a partnership with Co-op Cable, introducing an expanded DTH and connectivity offering across the Caribbean using the Eutelsat 65 West A (E65WA) satellite. Through this initiative, Co-op Cable is enhancing its service portfolio to deliver bundled television and internet services, combining high-quality satellite TV distribution with advanced GEO-based connectivity. The solution is […]

April 21, 2026

Measat launches Angel TV Namaskar in Nepal

Measat, the Malaysian spacetech provider, is providing satellite broadcasting services for Angel TV Namaskar, a new HD Nepali language channel, via the Measat-3d satellite. The channel, which primarily caters to the Nepal market, is part of the Angel TV Networks group. network’s international presence. Ganendra Selvaraj, Chief Commercial Officer, Measat, commented: “We are pleased to […]

March 24, 2026

wedotv to distribute ZDF’s Pash channel

Germany’s ZDF Studios has signed an agreement with global channel provider and distributor wedotv. Per the deal, wedotv will serve as the pay‑TV partner for Pash, a previously digital‑only on‑demand service for children and families. Pash offers a portfolio of more than 500 hours of animation and live‑action series, featuring internationally programming from an array […]

March 17, 2026

SES: “Strong platform for future growth”

SES, releasing its full year results for 2025, says that it has won €1.8 billion of new business during the year. SES now serves more than 2 billion viewers and some 700 million homes with its signals. However, overall revenues fell back by -1.6 per cent (2024 like for like €3.65 billion. 2025 €3.51 billion). […]

March 2, 2026By Chris Forrester

DISH Network files $21m lawsuit against DMTN IPTV

Trade body the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that member company DISH Network has filed a complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York against the operators of the illegal streaming service known as DMTN IPTV, as well as Idriss Premium TV and Max TV (collectively, DMTN […]

February 18, 2026By Colin Mann

Eutelsat, Viewsat renew MENA capacity agreements

Eutelsat has announced the renewal of multiple capacity agreements with Viewsat, reinforcing a partnership and a shared focus on supporting the continued development of the broadcast market in Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through this renewed collaboration at the 7/8° West video hotspot, Eutelsat and Viewsat will continue to […]

February 16, 2026

Eutelsat “on track”, LEO revenues up 60%

Eutelsat’s mid-year presentation saw CEO Jean-François Fallacher confirm the financial objectives for the full year ahead (Eutelsat’s financial year end is on June 30th). He noted upgrades from both Moody’s and Fitch ratings agencies. As to the company’s key division, the outstanding highlight was the LEO (OneWeb) activity which rose almost 60 per cent and […]

February 13, 2026By Chris Forrester