Bringing connectivity to parts of Africa where the terrain is inhospitable and infrastructure is minimal can be a major deterrent for operators.
DTH
The forum included presentations of technologies as well as issues and challenges from operating in Africa.
ABS will use EUTELSAT 53A’s Ku-band resources over Central Asia to provide nationwide coverage for the launch of its new DTH platform, Oqaab HD+.
MEASAT Global Berhad, whose 91.5°E satellite constellation is widely accepted as a video hotslot in Asia, due to its strong lineup of SD, HD and UHD channels...
Under the agreement, All Media Baltics will use several transponders of satellite capacity on ASTRA 4A to distribute its five original channels and its pay TV...
Manufactured by Boeing and equipped with an advanced digital payload, Intelsat 35e will deliver high performance services in C- and Ku-band for wireless...
Specifically designed for HD channels, the platform is optimised for high growth broadcast markets with major regional and international free to air channels