In its recently released report, Euroconsult, the international consulting and analyst firm in the satellite sector, forecasts that the market value for video transmission services over satellite including video distribution services for TV channels and contribution services for permanent and occasional use is expected to reach $27 billion in 2020, up from $15.8 billion in […]
Telenor’s satellite fleet is to gain an extra craft following Board approval of satellite expansion. The satellite will be named THOR 7 and is expected to be ready for launch towards the end of 2013 with a lifespan of 15 to 20 years. The satellite is intended to provide capacity for broadcasting requirements within Central […]
Asia’s leading satellite operator Asia Satellite Telecommunications has confirmed that Dish TV India, part of the Zee Group, will be utilising four 54 MHz Ku-band transponders on AsiaSat 5 to enhance its HD and SD Direct-to-Home (DTH) offerings in India. Dish TV is the largest DTH operator in India and serves over 9.5 million subscribers […]
Research specialist Euroconsult, in its latest study, says the market value for video transmission services over satellite, including video distribution services for TV channels and contribution services for permanent and occasional use is expected to reach $27 billion in 2020, up from $15.8 billion in 2010. “The anticipated revenue growth for video transmission services in […]
Star Satellite Communications Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), has contracted Axiom Telecom and Sky Stream to provide Yahsat’s satellite broadband service in the UAE. The new service, ‘YahClick’, will offer cost-effective broadband services to both consumer and enterprise customers. The service – which will cover an area spanning 27 […]
Conax has entered a contract with Russian Satellite TV operator, Telekarta. Security partner Conax will deliver content protection technology for the Telekarta DTH platform. Key factors in the Conax/Telekarta contract include Conax’ benchmark policy for “freedom of choice” of security-evaluated client devices, combined with no royalty fee and a wide range of client devices already […]
Conax, provider of security solutions for digital content distribution, has entered a contract with Russian Satellite TV operator, Telekarta LLC. Security partner Conax will deliver content protection technology for the Telekarta DTH platform. Key factors in the Conax/Telekarta contract include Conax’ benchmark policy for “freedom of choice” of security-evaluated client devices, combined with no royalty […]
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran says the country will launch four locally-built “research” satellites into orbit over the next few years. He named the craft: Fajr (Dawn), Rasad (Observation), Zafar and Amir Kabir-1. Iran’s progress is being watched carefully by its near-neighbours, notably Israel, which is concerned that in place of a satellite cargo Iran’s […]
US-based hedge fund Harbinger Capital will sell down its entire holdings in London-based Inmarsat. Harbinger, controlled by Philip Falcone, held 14 per cent of Inmarsat, about 64.3 million shares. Inmarsat had long been thought of as a takeover target for Harbinger, where it once held 28 per cent of the company. Harbinger sold down half […]
Thomson Video Networks announced that Bahrain-based satellite service provider Noorsat is powering its rapid growth with an extensive and flexible Thomson headend technology solution. Over the past two years Thomson has worked with Noorsat to scale its operation up to a current 63 channels delivered over six transponders. During the two-year project timeline, and as […]