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[Via Satellite 09-16-13] Eutelsat Communications and Samsung Electronics will combine their industry-leading expertise to partner on the promotion of ultra-HD. The two companies have launched a dedicated ultra-HD satellite channel that can be received directly by Samsung’s latest ultra-HD TVs with embedded satellite receivers and incorporating the Samsung Evolution Kit, which enables support of current and future transmission standards.

The ultra-HD channel has been launched on the Eutelsat 10A satellite which provides full European coverage, enabling Samsung to reach exhibitions, industry shows, point-of-sale outlets and other promotional venues for demonstration on its expanding range of ultra-HD consumer displays. With more than eight million pixels, four times the resolution of today’s full HD displays, ultra-HD enables viewers to sit closer to the screen and benefit from a much higher immersion. This enhanced viewing experience is demonstrated using ultra-HD content, which has been specially produced by Samsung and Eutelsat to showcase the benefits of this new technology.