QVC Renews SES Capacity Commitment, Changes Satellites

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[Via Satellite 06-07-2016] QVC, a video and e-commerce retailer, has signed a capacity extension deal with SES, and decided to move a significant block of its regional shopping channel content to the center of the operator’s orbital arc over North America. The company plans to use the capacity to deliver a major portion of its regional 24/7 shopping shows and exclusive product showcase lineup on the SES 3 satellite.

QVC has delivered much of its growing lineup of specialized shopping channels in North America and Europe over SES satellites for nearly 30 years. The deal represents QVC’s steady migration to SES 3, one of three satellites (SES 1, SES 3, AMC 18) hosting the center of the arc cable neighborhood. SES 3 is also home to QVC Plus, the multichannel retailer’s newest U.S. broadcast.