Intelsat release
GlobeCast WorldTV Renews Contract with Intelsat for IA-5 Capacity to
Support Growth of International TV Distribution Platform
Pembroke, Bermuda, 26 January 2006
Intelsat today announced that GlobeCast WorldTV has recommitted to a
long-term, multi-transponder contract for Intelsat-Americas 5 (IA-5)
satellite capacity to support the substantial growth of its
international television distribution platform over North America. IA-5,
located at 97ºW, hosts one of the largest neighborhoods of international
video programming in the U.S. and has been home to GlobeCast WorldTV
since 1998.
GlobeCast WorldTV, a subsidiary of GlobeCast, is the leading aggregator
and distributor of premium international television and radio channels
in North America for delivery via direct-to-home (DTH), cable, IPTV,
hotels, multiple dwelling units (MDU's) and commercial establishments.
More than 161 WorldTV television and radio channels originate from
Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and represent 41
countries in over 33 languages, offering a unique line-up of native
homeland programming as well as original in-language programming
tailored for U.S. audiences.
"Through Intelsat and its IA-5 partners, a new channel entering the U.S.
market can access a full range of services that allows them to
immediately start operation and access a significant and increasing
North American viewer base," said Jon Romm, President, Media Services at
Intelsat. "Our relationship with GlobeCast has remained strong because
Intelsat allows them to directly access hundreds of thousands of U.S.
homes, and gives them the flexibility and room for continued growth as
new channels are added to the WorldTV platform."
Lisa Coelho, Vice President, GlobeCast WorldTV, stated, "GlobeCast
WorldTV's renewal on IA-5 confirms our long-term growth outlook for
international television distribution in America. Intelsat is extremely
supportive of our development needs and the IA-5 satellite offers us the
versatility we need to reach the broad audience and diverse outlets for
our programming."
About Intelsat
Intelsat is a global communications provider offering flexible and
secure services to customers in over 200 countries and territories.
Intelsat has maintained a leadership position for over 40 years by
distributing video, voice, and data for television and content
providers, government and military entities, major corporations,
telecommunications carriers, and Internet service providers. Intelsat's
reach, power and expanding solutions portfolio deliver information
reliably and quickly to every corner of the globe. For more information,
visit www.intelsat.com.
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