Arabsat has signed a new capacity deal with Ninetnine that sees the content provider launch its live, linear entertainment TV channel Helwa TV on Arabsat. The two companies announced the deal, Dec. 5. Operated by Ninetnine and co-owned with BluTV, Helwa TV, which launched in March 2022, broadcasts premium Turkish series and North African TV…

The latest SES satellite, SES-21, is now in service following its launch in October. SES announced Thursday the satellite is now operational at 131 degrees West.  SES-21, built by Boeing, is a C-band satellite, part of SES’s work to clear C-band spectrum for 5G use. The satellite allows SES to transition existing services to the…

Satellite operator Intelsat signed a multi-year and multi transponder agreement with ARTEAR to meet the media company’s entire content distribution and contribution needs in Latin America. ARTEAR is a part of Group CLARIN, the largest media business group in Argentina. Intelsat announced the deal, Oct. 19. ARTEAR will be utilizing Intelsat 34 (IS-34), Galaxy 13…

SES has made a significant new move in the broadcast arena. It has launched a new dedicated satellite distribution platform for sports and events content. SES announced the platform, Oct. 18. The new platform will be able to successfully aggregate and deliver sports and live events to screens across Europe and the MENA region on…