http://www.satellitetoday.com Satellite Today en-us 2012 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 7:15:47 EST It does not seem so long ago that I was making my way to Madrid to interview Petra Mateos-Aparicio, chairwoman, Hispasat, who was deservedly crowned Via Satellite 2010 executive of the year. Fast-forward almost 12 months, and we are getting ready to crown the 2011 winner. I have been involved in the judging... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/tv/38171.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST While 2011 was characterized by more sober predictions for the take-up of 3-D TV, there are still many believers among broadcasters in the medium. Most ardent among them is High TV 3D, a broadcaster that claims it has the “most widely distributed channel globally.” Eric Klein, CEO, High TV 3D... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/tv/38189.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 01-31-12] BSkyB is launching a new over-the-top (OTT) broadcast service this summer that does not require a satellite subscription, signaling a break from its space platform in favor of a strictly IP-based architecture, the company confirmed Jan. 31.    Speaking at press conference... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/tv/38260.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 01-10-12] Pay-TV operator Dish Network has kicked off 2012 with a slew of service enhancements, offerings and hardware. The company announced Jan. 9 that it signed new contract agreements with ViaSat and Univision Communications, expanded its Blockbuster home entertainment package and rolled... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/tv/38138.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 01-04-12] Greek telco Forthnet made a significant strategic move last November in launching its new Forthnet Satellite Broadband service on Eutelsat’s Ka-Sat satellite. Forthnet Chief Commercial Officer Yiannis Kavaklis told Satellite News that the service launch aims to target about... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/tv/38114.html Wed, 4 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST CTC Media is one of Russia’s largest broadcasters and a key player in the country’s evolving broadcast landscape. As Russian satellite operators, Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) and Gazprom Satellite Systems (GSS), put up more capacity and more DTH players emerge, the Russian... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/tv/38017.html Sun, 1 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST Gulf Air, based out of Bahrain and one of the largest airlines in the Middle East, aims to be one of the most progressive in terms of providing in-flight entertainment and connectivity services. The airline is going one step further than most by offering live TV as part of its overall service to passengers... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/tv/38036.html Sun, 1 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 12-20-11] Dish Network stocks soared nearly 10 percent today following the Dec. 19 announcement that AT&T was withdrawing its $39 billion bid to acquire T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom. Analysts said the pay-TV satellite broadcaster, who actively criticized the potential merge between the... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/tv/38061.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST As one of 3-D TV’s earliest innovators in the United States, sports broadcaster ESPN remains committed to bringing 3-D content to households. Chuck Pagano, who was recently named ESPN’s new executive vice president and CTO, talks about the early trials for the broadcaster in 3-D and the... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/tv/37908.html Thu, 1 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST Eutelsat’s announcement in September to implement Carrier ID in video transmissions for the 2012 Olympics could prove to be a key moment in the battle against satellite interference. With satellite operators losing millions of dollars each year due to interference, new initiatives and solutions to... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadcasting/tv/37911.html Thu, 1 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST