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SES ASTRA, an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), concluded an agreement with TV Vlaanderen for the launch of Belgium's first satellite platform in January 2006. TV Vlaanderen is a bouquet of Flemish and international channels which will be broadcast via the ASTRA satellite system at the orbital position 19.2° East.
Ferdinand Kayser, President and CEO of SES ASTRA, says: "We are very pleased that TV Vlaanderen has chosen SES ASTRA as its partner for the launch of the first satellite TV platform in Belgium. Our experience all over Europe demonstrates the strengths of Direct-to-Home satellite TV in a highly competitive market environment. We are convinced that also Flemish TV viewers will recognize the tremendous benefits of digital satellite TV."
Kurt Pauwels, Managing Director of TV Vlaanderen, explains: "Flanders was so far one of the few regions in Europe without a dedicated satellite TV offering. In view of the growing interest for digital TV, it is therefore the right time to provide the Flemish audience with their own satellite TV package via ASTRA. For launching TV Vlaanderen, we regard SES ASTRA as our natural partner, not only due to its excellent quality of service but also because of its attractive channel neighbourhood. This partnership with SES ASTRA will allow us to provide the Flemish TV viewers with a wide and attractive channel line-up in excellent picture quality."
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About SES ASTRA
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www.ses-astra.com |
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The ASTRA Satellite System is the leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite system in Europe, delivering services to some 103 million Direct-to-Home 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.
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About TV VLAANDEREN
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www.tv-vlaanderen.be |
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TV-VLAANDEREN is a new digital TV platform exclusively targeting the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders in Northern Belgium. Test transmissions are due to start in January 2006, a commercial launch is planned before the end of the first quarter 2006. TV-VLAANDEREN will offer a mix of Flemish and International channels that viewers will receive in the highest digital quality throughout the region with an easy to install satellite set. An extensive dealer network will distribute the necessary equipment. Further details on packages and pricing will be communicated shortly. TV-VLAANDEREN is associated to CANALDIGITAAL, Astra’s DTH platform for the Netherlands providing already over 600.000 TV homes with a bouquet of Dutch and international channels.
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