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10/09/2016

Globecast, SES to distribute free-to-air transmission across sub-Saharan Africa

Satellite operator, SES has announced
the renewal of a long-term agreement
with Globecast, a global media solutions
provider to deliver uplink services for
free-to-air TV channels targeting sub-
Saharan countries.

Under the multi-year agreement,
Globecast will use capacity on SES-5 at
5 degrees East that will use more than
one transponder on the SES satellite,
and deliver capacity as well as uplink
services from the SES teleport in
Betzdorf, Luxembourg,
Didier Mainard, EVP Sales, Marketing
and Communications at Globecast says
the African market is experiencing
steady growth in content demand, where
viewers are looking for better TV
experiences. SES’s highly reliable
satellites and infrastructure will further
help us in catering for this expanding
market need.”

Ferdinand Kayser, Chief Commercial
Officer at SES also says that “SES’s Sub-
Saharan beam combined with SES’s
overall technical capabilities will ensure
quality transmission. We are delighted to
continue working with Globecast to
serve millions of households in Africa.”

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