LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2017--
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized
Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, announced
that Globecast signed a multi-year agreement with the company to
distribute the English version of TRT World in high definition format to
cable outlets in Asia and the Americas via the Intelsat 20 and Intelsat
21 satellites using IntelsatOne® terrestrial fiber and teleport services.
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Globecast is expanding its longstanding relationship with Intelsat to
distribute TRT World content to Asia and Latin America on Intelsat’s
highly penetrated video neighborhoods. Intelsat 20, located at 68.5 East
degrees, is the leading distribution and Direct-to-Home distribution
platform serving Africa and the Indian Ocean region. Intelsat 21,
located at 302 degrees East, is one of four satellites comprising
Intelsat’s powerful video neighborhoods serving the Latin America region.
“It is our goal to provide our customers with efficient distribution
into new growth markets around the world. Intelsat’s globalized network,
and its highly penetrated video neighborhoods, provide maximum viewers
for our content owners,” said Philippe Bernard, CEO at Globecast.
Deputy Director General of TRT Ibrahim Eren stated that it is important
for TRT World to be available on Intelsat 20 and 21. “Intelsat is
renowned for its advanced fleet of satellites and overall expertise in
the business. Through their help, coupled with sophisticated technology
from Globecast, we’re delighted to expand TRT World to millions of
viewers across the Americas and Asia.”
“A valued partner, Globecast’s relationship with Intelsat spans many
years and many continents,” said Rhys Morgan, Intelsat’s Managing
Director, Europe. “We continue to invest in our media neighborhoods to
ensure that we can support the growth of customers, such as Globecast
and TRT World, who distribute new high definition programming around the
world. We welcome TRT World to the Intelsat network and the nearly 5,000
channels we deliver globally.”
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About Intelsat
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network,
delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services
anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the
world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure,
managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable
customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network
services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people
worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity,
multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and
seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one
that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries
and transform the ways in which we live. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.
About Globecast
Part of the Orange Group, Globecast provides agile and seamless content
acquisition, management and distribution services globally. The company
constantly innovates in an evolving IP-centric environment to provide
reliable and secure customer solutions. Globecast has created the number
one global hybrid fiber and satellite network for video contribution and
distribution. This network enables multiplatform delivery including TV
Everywhere OTT, Satellite, cable, Video on demand, CDN delivery as well
as cloud-enabled media services. The company remains the trusted partner
for coverage and international delivery of news, sports, and special
events around the globe. Customers enjoy a seamless global experience on
the ground from 12 interconnected Globecast owned facilities, including
Los Angeles, London, Singapore, Paris, Rome, and Johannesburg. www.globecast.com
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Source: Intelsat
Intelsat
Jason Bates
Media Communications Manager
+1-703-559-7044
(office)
+1-202-714-4937 (mobile)
jason.bates@intelsat.com
or
Globecast
Bazeli
Mbo
Tel: +33 1 5595 2604
bazeli.mbo@globecast.com