SES ASTRA… A Tale Of Three Transponders (SatBroadcasting™)

[SatNews] Satellite capacity has been added for a commercial broadcaster in the U.K…



SES ASTRA, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), has signed an agreement for satellite capacity with ITV, the U.K. commercial broadcaster. The long-term agreement provides for the renewal of ITV’s existing capacity and for additional capacity to support future development with ITV’s channel offer. ITV currently uses six transponders at ASTRA’s prime 28.2 degrees East orbital position, serving the U.K. and Ireland. Under the new contract, it will progressively activate three further transponders. Ferdinand Kayser, Chief Commercial Officer of SES, said, “We are delighted to have signed this agreement with ITV. It reinforces our valued partnership with this flagship customer and underpins our efforts to grow our offer to customers and bring additional capacity to the U.K. market.”