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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The planned sale of Eutelsat’s ground infrastructure for €550 million has collapsed. Reuters is reporting that the French government stepped in to scupper the sale. French Finance Minister Roland Lescure earlier this week blocked Eutelsat’s sale of its ground antennas, he said on January 30th, citing national security concerns tied to the satellite operator, the […]
Eutelsat and Polsat Plus Group, the Polish telco, have announced the renewal of their long‑standing partnership with a new multi‑year, multi‑transponder contract at Eutelsat’s flagship HOTBIRD video neighbourhood at 13° East. The collaboration, which started in 1992, builds on previous multi‑transponder agreements that have supported expansion of the Polsat Box pay‑TV platform, and TV Polsat, […]
Kabelo, the Swiss TV platform, and satellite operator Eutelsat are continuing their cooperation on a long-term basis. The current agreement for the use of satellite capacity on HOTBIRD at 13° East, originally running until the end of 2026, has been extended ahead of schedule by an additional five years, through the end of 2031. Since […]
Eutelsat ogether with its partner Airtel, is extending its OneWeb, Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to strengthen the Indian Army’s ongoing humanitarian relief operations in flood-impacted areas of Sri Lanka. With the deployment of Eutelsat’s OneWeb high-speed, low latency LEO services, the Indian Army has been able to re-establish reliable communications in regions where […]