HbbTV: satellite brings in interactive TV
Ralph Edeine explains how the HbbTV standard is setting the pace for interactive television
Eurochannel upgrades to HD at Eutelsat’s key video neighbourhood at 16° East
Eurochannel, the international channel dedicated to high-quality European films and series, today announced from MIPCOM in Cannes its upgrade from Standard to High Definition (HD) with Eutelsat. Already a direct customer of Eutelsat for the last five years, the channel is now expanding its capacity on thehigh-power EUTELSAT 16A satellite to launch its HD version for European viewers.
Eutelsat consolidates its presence in Middle East with the acquisition of NOORSAT
Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) has acquired NOORSAT, one of the leading satellite service providers in the Middle East, from Bahrain’s Orbit Holding Group.
Eutelsat’s Airbus-built full electric EUTELSAT 172B satellite reaches geostationary orbit
The EUTELSAT 172B spacecraft, built by Airbus for Eutelsat, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, has now reached geostationary orbit, breaking the record for the fastest satellite electric orbit raising (EOR).
An easy lesson to closing the broadband gap for European schools
European Commission’s latest study on satellite broadband for schools delivers answers on how to get more schools online.
Travelxp 4K gearing up for commercial launch on 1 October at Eutelsat’s popular HOTBIRD neighbourhood
Eutelsat Communications announces the commercial launch in Europe on 1 October of Travelxp 4K at its popular HOTBIRD video neighbourhood. Travelxp 4K, the world’s first 4K HDR channel, will leverage HOTBIRD’s market-leading penetration into cable and IPTV networks across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
German federal election: capacity on four Eutelsat satellites mobilised for TV coverage by German and international media outlets
Capacity on four satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) is mobilised by leading German and international media to cover the German federal election on Sunday 24 September which will see up to 62 million voters go to the polls.
VIVACOM picks EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite for broadcast clients in Africa
VIVACOM, the leading provider of telecom services in Bulgaria, today announced at IBC in Amsterdam the signature of a multi-year contract with Eutelsat for C-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite in order to expand its video business in Africa.
Eutelsat’s Sat.tv app now available on connected TVs
Eutelsat Communications today announced at the IBC show in Amsterdam that its Sat.tv app, the smart programme guide available through tablets and smartphones, is now running on connected TVs using the HbbTV standard. Available for free channels broadcasting from Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD and 7/8° West video neighbourhoods, Sat.tv helps viewers browse through hundreds of free channels and track their ...
Eutelsat and Globecast renew partnership to further drive HDTV growth at the HOTBIRD video neighbourhood
Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) and Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, have renewed capacity on a multi-year basis at the HOTBIRD video position.
Eutelsat and V-Nova partner on unique HD studio-quality video contribution solution
Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) and V-Nova Ltd. are unveiling at this year’s IBC a new satellite-delivered studio-quality HD contribution solution that for the first time offers broadcasters and video service providers a true alternative or back-up to fibre in terms of quality and bandwidth-efficiency.
Cyfrowy Polsat scales up at Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD position
Cyfrowy Polsat Group, Poland’s leading media and telecommunications group, today signed a long-term contract with Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) for the lease of multiple transponders. The agreement covers the extension of existing capacity and expansion at the HOTBIRD video position.
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