SES Americom release
G4 - Videogame TV - Selects SES AMERICOM as Primary Cable Distribution
Platform
HD-PRIME AMC-10 satellite provides G4 with enhanced reach and
reliability across U.S.
PRINCETON, NJ – July 19, 2005 – With videogames blurring the lines
between reality and make believe and driving an entertainment genre that
is more popular than ever, SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext
Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges: SESG), today announced G4 –
videogame tv - has selected its AMC-10 satellite for primary programming
distribution in North America.
G4, the only 24/7 television network dedicated to bringing the videogame
experience to enthusiasts, has tapped the reach and reliability of SES
AMERICOM’s spacecraft to deliver a broad range of programming to a
growing and evolving audience nationwide. The AMC-10 satellite, one of
two advanced birds supporting the HD-PRIME™ cable neighborhood, reaches
every cable headend in the U.S.
“G4 has a technically savvy and demanding audience, and as we continue
to offer programming over new, non-traditional platforms to serve
viewers wherever they are, it is critical that we have the right
distribution partner to deliver on our mission,” said Rob Hause, vice
president of broadcast operations for G4. “The AMC-10 satellite is
playing a critical role in the efficient delivery of the G4 network with
its reach into every cable system. We’re confident we’ve secured a path
for future growth based on our agreement with SES AMERICOM.”
“G4 has its finger firmly on the pulse of the videogame world and its
trends and innovative technologies. Its videogame network is must-watch
television for a fast growing audience of videogame enthusiasts,” said
Carl Capista, vice president of North American media services for SES
AMERICOM. “SES AMERICOM’s AMC-10 satellite is an advanced distribution
platform, providing the power, coverage and penetration to reach G4
viewers wherever they are today and well into the future.”
The HD-PRIMETM Satellites
AMC-10 and AMC-11 are all C-band satellites, which operate from 135 and
131 degrees west longitude, respectively. Launched in 2004, the two
A2100 spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems,
have been optimized for next-generation programming services, including
high-definition channels. Each of the 24 transponders is supported by a
20 watt SSPA, delivering almost a 20% increase in power over their
predecessors.
About G4
G4 – videogame tv - is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all
things videogames. G4 airs all original programming that covers every
aspect of the videogame culture. Shows feature breaking industry news,
reviews, the hottest games, gear and technology, celebrity interviews,
insider opinions, and the underground trends that feed the videogame
generation. Launched in April 2002, G4 is available in 52 million cable
and satellite homes nationwide. The company is headquartered in Los
Angeles and is owned by Comcast Corporation. For more information, log
onto www.g4tv.com.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM,
Inc. is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications
services. Established in 1973 with its first satellite circuit for the
U.S. Department of Defense, the company currently operates a fleet of 18
spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service
throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, SES
AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to
any region in the world. In 2001, the company established AMERICOM
Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to providing
satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense
agencies of the U.S. government. With its combined operations, SES
AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and
maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile
communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions,
carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication
and content distribution solutions.
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