STN has announced the first, high-definition TV (HDTV) platform on Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 (G-19) satellite.
With this HDTV platform, viewers can now enjoy high-quality entertainment experience from the comfort of their homes. The G-19 satellite, known for its robust coverage, is the perfect, free-to-air platform to deliver multicultural and multilingual content to millions of households in North America.
In addition to this exciting HD platform launch, STN proudly introduces the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) with a user-friendly interface system that allows viewers to effortlessly explore channel lists and find their favorite programs easily on their home TV screen, giving an enhanced viewing experience.
North America has long been a hub for a diverse group of communities who are seeking content from back home and G-19 has historically been the platform of choice. G-19 is the largest, and only, independent, free-to-air, direct-to-home (DTH) TV and radio community in North America, specializing in multicultural, native-language content. Whether it’s news, sports, movies, or religious programming, audiences can find content from over 170 channels originating from 24 Countries in 15+ languages. With STN services and Intelsat’s coverage, this diverse content for audiences is finally available in HD with the added advantage of EPG.
“We believe that the introduction of the dedicated HD TV platform on the G-19 satellite with our brand new EPG capabilities marks a significant milestone in STN’s dedication to continually strive to improve services and provide the best for our clients and their audience, delivering an overall enhanced entertainment experience.“ — Mitja Lovsin, CEO, STN
“We are thrilled to again enable our long-term partner STN to deliver content to viewers in North America. G-19 reaches more than 1.2 million viewers, who are always looking for better quality content, and this HD TV platform will guarantee them a quality viewing experience.” — Rhys Morgan, Vice President and General Manager, EMEA Media and Networks Sales, Intelsat
For more information on how to join the HD TV platform on G19, please contact STN’s customer service at this direct link.