Transponder Monitor
Interspace’s in-depth study of European satellite activity, compiled by Mike Fallon 90 degreesE: Yamal 102 D: Tumen TV from Russia and radio station Ekho Moskvy have returned to 3578 MHz...
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Kirch miss promised numbers
KirchPayTV’s Premiere World admitted last week that it had signed up fewer new subscribers than expected in 2001. “Growth was below our expectations,” said Premiere CFO Michael Boernicke in a...
Indian DTH still uncertain
Despite its new Convergence Bill enacted last year (and due to be in place this mid-summer) India still does not see DTH transmission as a likely prospect for 2002, according...
SES adds NEO to BBI for Spain
Abrared, owner of NEO, an interactive broadband supplier into the Spanish market, has linked with SES Multimedia to supply two-way satellite capacity on Astra’s broadband interactive (BBI) system. NEO is...
Alcatel wins Apsat, but loses SES pair
Alcatel Space last week signed a $118 million contract with APT Satellite Holdings covering the design and manufacture of a 50 transponder high-capacity telecommunication satellite and its associated ground segment....
ZEE can uplink from India
Zee TV confirmed Dec. 12 that it is setting up a joint venture with AOL’s Turner Broadcasting International. Zee, which is India’s largest commercial TV network, will hold 74 percent...
Transponder Monitor
Interspace’s In Depth Study of European satellite Activity, Compiled By Mike Fallon D: Digital A: Analogue 78.5 degreesE: Thaicom 2&3 D: Thailand’s BBTV Channel 7 has left 3765 MHz horizontal....
Belgium signals on Astra
A ‘best of Belgium’ French-language TV channel is now transmitting on Astra (19.2 deg East). RTBF-SAT went on air last week with a schedule of news, variety, sport and current...
Wellbeing goes sick
The Wellbeing Network, a UK-based joint-venture health and beauty channel from Granada (40%) and Boots (60%), is expected to close having lost more than GBP30 million ($41 million). It went...
Hispasat discussing EADS stake
Hispasat revealed record trading results earlier this week, while at the same time the Spanish press was suggesting European aeronautical company EADS is looking to acquire a 5% stake in...