Regular Column
Eutelsat selected by Afghanistan broadcasting system to provide capacity for new DTH platform
Eutelsat Communications and Afghanistan Broadcasting System (ABS) have signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract for video capacity on the EUTELSAT 53A satellite. ABS will use EUTELSAT 53A’s Ku-band resources over central Asia to provide nationwide coverage for the launch of its new DTH platform, Oqaab HD+. This platform will be enriched to carry a mix of national and premium international channels. The capacity will also enable ABS to extend its DTT network from Kabul to all other Afghan provinces by feeding DTT network head-ends.
Andi Wilmers Chief operating officer, ABS
“With our new teleport in Kabul, we provide better signal quality for the local broadcasters across Afghanistan at compelling terms. Eutelsat’s resources over Afghanistan provide the needed signal strength so that people can receive all channels, even with a 45 cm satellite dish antenna. In 2019 we will offer enhanced services like video on demand (VoD) and other products to customers across the country.”
“With our new teleport in Kabul, we provide better signal quality for the local broadcasters across Afghanistan at compelling terms. Eutelsat’s resources over Afghanistan provide the needed signal strength so that people can receive all channels, even with a 45 cm satellite dish antenna. In 2019 we will offer enhanced services like video on demand (VoD) and other products to customers across the country.”
You must be logged in to post a comment Login