ASTRA signs four transponder renewal contract with BSkyB
SES ASTRA, an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), has signed a major long term renewal agreement with British Sky Broadcasting Limited (BSkyB) on four of its 28.2° transponders.
Richard Freudenstein, BSkyB’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “BSkyB is committed to delivering a market-leading entertainment proposition based on high-quality broadcasting and programming. We are pleased to have agreed this extension to our long-running and co-operative relationship with ASTRA and we look forward to further broadcasting innovation when we start delivering a High-Definition television service from next year.”
SES ASTRA’s President and CEO, Ferdinand Kayser, said: "We have enjoyed a long-running and successful relationship with BSkyB – a relationship that is firmly grounded in the quality of our service. This major renewal deal is an excellent testimonial for our customer satisfaction levels.”
For further information please contact: Yves Feltes Press Relations SES GLOBAL Tel. +(352) 710 72 5311 yves.feltes@ses-global.com
Robert FraserB BSkyB Tel (+44) 020 7705 3036 robert.fraser@bskyb.com
About BSkyB
BSkyB is the operator of the leading multichannel television platform in the UK and Ireland. Around 21 million viewers in 7.8 million households enjoy an unprecedented choice of movies, news, entertainment and sports channels and interactive services on Sky digital, the UK and Ireland’s first and most popular digital television platform. For further information, visit www.sky.com/corporate.About SES ASTRA
www.ses-astra.comThe ASTRA Satellite System is the leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite system in Europe, delivering services to some 103 million DTH and cable households. The ASTRA satellite fleet currently comprises 13 satellites, transmitting in excess of 1400 analogue and digital television and radio channels as well as multimedia and Internet services. ASTRA's two prime orbital positions for DTH services are 19.2° East and 28.2° East. Professional services such as Direct-to cable (DTC), Satellite Newsgathering (SNG) and Occasional Use are offered from the orbital position of 23.5° East.
SES ASTRA is an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG). SES GLOBAL wholly owns two market-leading satellite operators, SES ASTRA in Europe, and SES AMERICOM in the US. The Company also holds strategic participations in AsiaSat in Asia, Star One and Nahuelsat in Latin America, and NSAB in Europe. Additional info on SES GLOBAL at: www.ses-global.com