News Release
Intelsat, Sentech Expand Media Distribution Relationship on Intelsat 20 Satellite to Deliver More Content Across Africa
Sentech has been leveraging Ku-band services from
“As a world class signal distributor and communications provider,
Sentech is always exploring avenues and pursuing relationships that will
ensure quality broadcast services for South Africa,” said Mlamli Booi,
CEO of Sentech, said. “The contracting of these additional services with
“Intelsat will continue to support Sentech in its efforts to be the
leading distributor of content in Africa,” said
Supporting Resources:
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Intelsat Media Services : http://www.intelsat.com/solutions/media/
About
About Sentech
Sentech is the backbone of the South African broadcast infrastructure and services, being the premier provider of electronic communications network services for the South African broadcasting and communications industry. The State-owned Company provides broadcast transmission services to the national broadcaster, mainstream and community television broadcasters, and over 150 Radio Stations country wide. Its infrastructure and data communications platforms also provide services to South Africa’s telecoms sector and mobile providers. The world class Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) and universal access Direct-To-Home (DTH) satellite platform service ensures access to Digital Television countrywide. The DTT network successfully covers 100% of country’s population through 84% reach via the DVB-T2 terrestrial network and the remaining 16% via the Satellite DTH network. Sentech is now focused on developing and rolling out open-access multiscreen platforms that will enrich SA’s digital content distribution industry.
More about Sentech: www.sentech.co.za
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Source:
Intelsat
Jason Bates
Media Communications Manager
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jason.bates@intelsat.com