Connectivity

Discovery Networks International will take a cautious approach to doing OTT deals internationally compared to what it has done in the United States. Mark Hollinger, president and CEO, Discovery Networks...

SES will launch its Ka-band SES Broadband satellite service in November, pending the launch and beginning of operations of its Astra 2F satellite, the operator confirmed Sept. 6.    Astra...

Access Co. will demonstrate its NetFront Living Connect solution that was recently selected to provide media sharing capabilities for Abox42’s OTT and IPTV set-top box (STB) line. Access is marketing...

System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions designer for home entertainment connectivity and control Sigma Designs announced that European STB manufacturer Televes selected a turn-key solution based on its SMP8670 SoC design for its...

Work Microwave has unveiled a new digital filter with a roll-off factor of 5 percent as part of its DVB-S2 modem and modulator portfolio.    Work Microwave said the filter...

Avanti Communications has launched a new satellite newsgathering (SNG) product that utilizes Ka-band capacity from the operator’s Hylas satellites providing coverage across the EMEA region, Avanti announced Sept. 7.  ...

European operator SES has collaborated with Sony to demonstrate a live satellite transmission of 4K Ultra HD content played out in Quad Full HD format and encoded in the H.264...

Intelsat has reached an agreement with Gogo to provide broadband satellite capacity that will support its in-flight connectivity and digital entertainment solutions, the FSS operator announced Sept. 7.    Gogo...

MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has partnered with maritime media delivery and communications company Jetstream to launch Jetstream HD, a high-definition streaming content solution powered by MTN VSAT connections, the companies...

Amos satellite fleet operator Spacecom has signed a follow-on, long-term capacity contract with Hungarian company Magyar Telekom, which is worth up to $7 million, Spacecom announced Sept. 4.    Magyar...