UNBROSSA Books Capacity on EUTELSAT 117 West B to Launch “Play”, a New DTH Platform for the Caribbean
09 Avril 2018 - 11:35AM
Business Wire
Innovative low-cost solution will contribute
to bridging the digital divide across the islands
Regulatory News:
UNBROSSA (Unique Broadcasting Service S.A.) has signed a
multiyear, multi-transponder agreement with Eutelsat Americas, a
subsidiary of Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) for capacity on
the EUTELSAT 117 West B satellite to launch its new low-cost DTH
platform for the Caribbean, called “Play”.
UNBROSSA will leverage EUTELSAT 117 West B’s prime coverage of
the Caribbean region to launch its innovative Pay-TV DTH platform.
With an offer of over 125 channels, including 25 HD channels,
“Play” will be the leader in providing next-generation video
services to the Caribbean. The platform is scheduled to launch in
spring 2018, with a broad range of affordable packages.
Satellite connectivity via the Play DTH platform is designed to
empower communities in less-developed parts of the Caribbean,
opening new doors to knowledge and leading to economic development.
Significantly contributing to the reduction of the digital divide,
in some of the most isolated parts of the Caribbean, the platform
will also be available as a solar-powered solution to reach viewers
in regions not covered by the electric grid.
Didier Alerte, CEO of UNBROSSA, said: “This project is a major
milestone as it will bring television to many for the first time,
creating a significant impact on their access to information and
quality of life. Play is truly the first real DTH platform tailored
and built for the region.”
Mike Antonovich, CEO of Eutelsat Americas, said: “We are
delighted that UNBROSSA has selected EUTELSAT 117 West B to launch
this innovative DTH platform in the Caribbean. The distribution of
the islands and their low population density make satellite the
best suited solution to connect the population across the region,
reaching even the most remote areas.”
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About UNBROSSAThe UNBROSSA (Unique Broadcasting Service
S.A.) group was founded with the goal of offering Digital
Television platform. UNBROSSA will successfully provide coverage
for the entire region, it will be perfect for broadcasting
high-quality lineal TV to millions of households, in SD and HD.
From distributing live carnival or pop music events to delivering
breaking news or important global sporting events, UNBROSSA
satellite service will be the ideal infrastructure to deliver
content at an optimal cost. UNBROSSA seeks to provide access
throughout the region to enhance economic development in remote
cities, help overcome the digital divide, and improve quality of
communication & distribution of information in general for all
the Caribbean.
About Eutelsat CommunicationsFounded 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 6,800 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 44 countries who are dedicated
to delivering the highest quality of service.Eutelsat
Communications is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange
(ticker: ETL).For more about Eutelsat please visit
www.eutelsat.com
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