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Leveraging satellite services to broadcast large scale sporting events

Leveraging satellite services to broadcast large scale sporting events

Satellite has played a fundamental role in sports broadcasting for over 50 years, bringing historic events into homes across the globe. Nowadays, PSSI Global Services, renowned experts in engineered transmission solutions, and Eutelsat are setting new standards for world-class services in this sector.

4KUNIVERSE launches on HOTBIRD over Europe, Middle East and North Africa

4KUNIVERSE launches on HOTBIRD over Europe, Middle East and North Africa

On the occasion of MIPCOM 2018, 4KUNIVERSE, a 24/7 4K HDR general entertainment TV channel, airing original TV series, movies, documentaries, sports and primetime programming, all in 4K HDR, has confirmed that it will be launching on the popular HOTBIRD video neighbourhood on November 1st, 2018.

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How Vivo extended its 4G service to Brazil’s Fernando de Noronha archipelago

In 2017, VIVO, the leading Brazilian mobile phone company owned by Telefonica, was looking to extend its 4G network to the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, one of Brazil’s most popular tourist destinations. The islands’ distance from the mainland (350 km) and very low population density made it difficult and costly to connect via traditional networks.

Satellite connectivity creating opportunities across Mexico

Satellite connectivity creating opportunities across Mexico

For many of us, Internet access is something so common that we take it for granted. However, a significant part of the Mexican population has no way to go online due to the lack of communications infrastructure in their community. This is why an ambitious programme such as México Conectado was highly needed.

Maximising Audience Reach with Hybrid Satellite OTT Solutions

Maximising Audience Reach with Hybrid Satellite OTT Solutions

OTT solutions are widely being promoted as the future of broadcasting, however, as audiences demand greater image definition, can they deliver the content in optimum quality? Markus Fritz, Eutelsat's EVP of Commercial Development and Strategic Partnerships, explains how hybrid satellite and OTT solutions can help broadcasters optimise their services.

Changing the face of in-the-field connectivity for the humanitarian sector

Changing the face of in-the-field connectivity for the humanitarian sector

A new generation of satellite equipment is changing the face of connectivity for aid workers in the field during humanitarian crises. Eutelsat’s Simon Gray is in Abuja at Future-Sat Africa to present how we have designed and developed new satellite kits that are easy to transport, deploy and connect.

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