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.