Eutelsat Selected by Afghanistan Broadcasting System to Provide Capacity for new DTH Platform
14 Février 2019 - 5:58PM
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These new resources will also enable ABS to extend DTT
coverage to the entire Afghan territory
Regulatory News:
Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) (Euronext Paris: ETL) and
Afghanistan Broadcasting System (ABS) have signed a multi-year,
multi-transponder contract for video capacity on the EUTELSAT 53A
satellite.
ABS will use EUTELSAT 53A’s Ku-band resources over Central Asia
to provide nationwide coverage for the launch of its new DTH
platform, Oqaab HD+. This platform will be enriched in the coming
months to carry a mix of national and premium international
channels. The capacity will also enable ABS to extend its DTT
network from Kabul to all other Afghan provinces by feeding DTT
network head-ends.
Andi Wilmers, ABS’s Chief Operating Officer said: “With our new
teleport in Kabul, we provide better signal quality for the local
broadcasters across Afghanistan at compelling terms. Eutelsat’s
resources over Afghanistan provide the needed signal strength so
that people can receive all channels, even with a 45-cm satellite
dish antenna. In 2019 we will offer enhanced services like Video on
Demand (VOD) and other products to customers across the
country.”
Michel Azibert, Eutelsat's Chief Commercial and Development
Director, added: “We are delighted to be supporting Afghanistan
Broadcasting System in enriching the country’s TV landscape. This
contract consolidates our presence in Afghanistan, where we have
been present since 2014 in partnership with the Ministry of
Communications in the data field. It also highlights the ability of
satellite to deliver immediate and ubiquitous coverage, as well as
the growth opportunities in developing video markets.”
About Afghanistan Broadcasting System
Founded in 2013, Afghanistan Broadcasting System (ABS) is the
only licensed Afghan company to provide Digital Television (DTV)
throughout Afghanistan and to facilitate the ITU mandated
switchover from analog to digital broadcasting. Headquartered in
Kabul, ABS has regional offices from which it will focus on
rolling-out the DTT network and DTH service across the country.
Through its branded Oqaab platform, ABS is offering a mix of Afghan
and premium international TV channels in areas, where no
terrestrial reception was offered before.
For more information about ABS visit www.abs.af
About Eutelsat Communications
Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications is one of the world's
leading satellite operators. With a global fleet of satellites and
associated ground infrastructure, Eutelsat enables clients across
Video, Data, Government, Fixed and Mobile Broadband markets to
communicate effectively to their customers, irrespective of their
location. Over 7,000 television channels operated by leading media
groups are broadcast by Eutelsat to one billion viewers equipped
for DTH reception or connected to terrestrial networks.
Headquartered in Paris, with offices and teleports around the
globe, Eutelsat assembles 1,000 men and women from 46 countries who
are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service.
Eutelsat Communications is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock
Exchange (ticker: ETL).
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