NHK World-Japan Launches on Ethiosat
NHK World-Japan has launched on Astra-SES' Ethiosat TV platform, bringing the total channel count of the bouquet to 43.
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AMC Networks Agrees Carriage Deals with DISH, Sling TV
AMC Networks has announced a comprehensive, long-term distribution agreement with DISH Network and Sling TV that includes continued carriage of AMC Networks’ linear channels AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and BBC World News
Inmarsat Launches Services in Saudi Arabia
Inmarsat has announced that it will launch its maritime, aviation and enterprise connectivity solutions to customers based in Saudi Arabia through new partner agreements.
AfricaXP Leases Capacity on Two Eutelsat Satellites
Channel network and content distributor AfricaXP have signed multi-year agreements with Eutelsat for Ku-band capacity on two satellites, positioned at 16° East and 7° East.
EUTELSAT 7C Enters Full Commercial Service
Eutelsat Communications’ EUTELSAT 7C satellite has entered full commercial service and is ready to support broadcast customers across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Turkey.
Sky UK to Launch Two New Factual Linear TV Channels
Sky UK is launching two new factual channels - Sky Documentaries and Sky Nature - both on satellite and on its streaming service, NOW TV.
Eutelsat’s Konnect Satellite Successfully Launches
The Eutelsat Konnect satellite was successfully launched into Geostationary Transfer Orbit by Arianespace using an Ariane 5 rocket.
Capacity Nearly Halved after Eutelsat 5 West B Satellite Malfunction
A malfunction after launch of the Eutelsat 5 West B satellite, has resulted in the loss of around 45% of its capacity following a solar array failure.
Eutelsat’s ‘KONNECT’ Satellite Prepares for Launch
The all-electric KONNECT communications satellite is undergoing final preparation prior to being shipped to the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, for a launch planned mid-January 2020.