Loading...
Loading...
Intelsat S.A.
, the world's leading provider of satellite services,
announced today that Sentech, a leading broadcasting signal distributor in
Africa, has extended its contract for multiple years. Sentech will continue
to leverage Ku-band capacity on Intelsat 20 at 68.5˚E to
cost-effectively expand and enhance its Direct-to-Home (DTH) and Digital
Terrestrial Television (DTT) services in Africa.
The Intelsat 20 satellite will provide Sentech with an expansive selection
of nearly 500 channels, 31 of which are High Definition. Leveraging the
strength of Intelsat's leading video neighborhood, Sentech will maximize its
efficiency as it distributes DTH as well as national DTT programming to
South African viewers using a single, multiplexed transmission.
"Sentech is committed to providing comprehensive digital delivery services
to Africa and ensuring that our customers have access to high quality,
reliable and differentiated content," said Leago Takalani, Executive:
Technology, Sentech. "As the rest of the continent continues the migration
to DTT, the power of Intelsat 20 will enable us to efficiently deliver
digital services to the largest number of viewers as well as expand our
customer base. Most importantly, it will enable us to enhance our channel
selection and deliver more affordable, entertaining programming to viewers
across multiple channels throughout South Africa."
Intelsat currently provides proven DTT solutions in Africa, supported by
advanced coding and modulation techniques that enable efficient use of
bandwidth and improved reception quality, enabling African audiences to
enjoy the benefits of digital television. Intelsat hosts video neighborhoods
serving every continent. Supporting media applications such as cable
distribution, DTH and DTT, Intelsat's neighborhoods offer leading viewer
penetration, maximizing the potential audience for content.
"Intelsat 20 reaches more viewers in Africa than any other DTH platform,
making it an ideal video neighborhood to support Sentech's growing business
needs," said Rhys Morgan, Interim Sales Manager, Africa, Intelsat. "Our
ability to support and deploy both DTH and DTT transmissions will enable
Sentech to continue its customers' seamless migration to DTT. It will also
provide Sentech with a greater array of more affordable entertainment
options to delight both existing and new customers."
Supporting Resources:
-- Intelsat's Media Services:
Loading...
Loading...
© 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Posted In: NewsPress Releases
We simplify the market for smarter investing
Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.
Join Now: Free!
Already a member?Sign in