Satellite operator SES has raised two €500 million bonds. SES, as is usual in these cases, says it shall apply the net proceeds of the Notes towards its general corporate […]
Intelsat
ViewMedia renews Intelsat agreement providing expanded entertainment and new channels
Intelsat, operator of one of the largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has renewed its agreement with ViewMedia, a global media service provider providing a Free-to-Air (FTA) TV platform for […]
Forrester’s Digest: European Union approves the SES purchase of Intelsat
The European Union has “unconditionally” approved the SES purchase of Intelsat (for €3.1 billion plus debt) and joins the UK’s decision to permit the acquisition to go through. Approvals from […]
Hungary: Intelsat renews DTH deal with HDT
Intelsat has announced a long-term renewal agreement with Hungaro Digitel (HDT), a member of 4iG Group and the subcontractor of the One Telecommunication (also part of the 4iG Group) which […]
Intelsat selected for multi-orbit inflight connectivity service by Royal Brunei Airlines
Intelsat, operator of the largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, was selected by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the country’s flag carrier, to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity service to the airline’s […]
Forrester’s Digest: CMA clears SES/Intelsat merger
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the take-over of Intelsat by SES in its $3.1 billion move. However, while the UK’s anti-trust clearance is a major step […]
Forrester’s Digest: Intelsat gains access to India
Intelsat has received permission from the Indian government to provide extensive satellite coverage directly to India’s broadcast media companies. The move represents “a significant regulatory achievement that puts Intelsat on […]
Forrester’s Digest: Europe sets deadline for SES/Intelsat deal
The European Union has set June 10th as the deadline date for Europe’s individual countries to approve—or to open a full investigation into the planned merger between satellite operators SES […]
SES expects 30% growth from O3b mPOWER fleet
Satellite operator SES reported its numbers on April 30th but it has now emerged that the company’s O3b mPOWER Mid-Earth orbiting fleet is expected to grow capacity by 30 per […]
Sofia Digital, Intelsat launch VideoNow Live TV and EPG
Sofia Digital, a provider of interactive TV solutions, has announces its collaboration with Intelsat in launching the VideoNow Live TV and Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Android TV application for Intelsat’s […]