MultiChoice secures Eutelsat capacity as it eyes pay-TV growth
Rebecca Hawkes
| 31 July 2014
South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice has signed a multi-transponder agreement with satellite operator Eutelsat to support the growth of its DStv platform across sub-Saharan Africa.
MultiChoice will ultilise the entire payload of 15 Ku-band transponders connected to the African service area of the Eutelsat 36C satellite that will be launched in 2015. Prior to launch, MultiChoice will use two transponders on the Eutelsat 36A broadcast satellite. When Eutelsat 36C is launched next year, MultiChoice will account for the use of 36 Eutelsat transponders up from its current tally of 25.
"We are delighted to make this announcement with Eutelsat who have partnered with us to meet the needs of our growing business in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is exciting to be planning this new expansion with a company that is not only committed to ensuring we are able to provide the best television experience to our subscribers, but a company that, like ourselves, is committed to making a difference in Africa through investing in developmental projects," said Nico Meyer, CEO, MultiChoice Africa.
Michel de Rosen, chairman and CEO, Eutelsat, added: "With the agreement ... we are extending our longstanding relationship with one of Africa's most go-ahead media companies over the coming 15 years. It is a privilege to be MultiChoice's chosen partner in 38 African countries and to demonstrate our broader commitment to Africa via the annual DStv Eutelsat Star Awards that sparks scientific thinking by school children across Sub-Saharan Africa."
Rebecca Hawkes
| 31 July 2014
South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice has signed a multi-transponder agreement with satellite operator Eutelsat to support the growth of its DStv platform across sub-Saharan Africa.
MultiChoice will ultilise the entire payload of 15 Ku-band transponders connected to the African service area of the Eutelsat 36C satellite that will be launched in 2015. Prior to launch, MultiChoice will use two transponders on the Eutelsat 36A broadcast satellite. When Eutelsat 36C is launched next year, MultiChoice will account for the use of 36 Eutelsat transponders up from its current tally of 25.
"We are delighted to make this announcement with Eutelsat who have partnered with us to meet the needs of our growing business in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is exciting to be planning this new expansion with a company that is not only committed to ensuring we are able to provide the best television experience to our subscribers, but a company that, like ourselves, is committed to making a difference in Africa through investing in developmental projects," said Nico Meyer, CEO, MultiChoice Africa.
Michel de Rosen, chairman and CEO, Eutelsat, added: "With the agreement ... we are extending our longstanding relationship with one of Africa's most go-ahead media companies over the coming 15 years. It is a privilege to be MultiChoice's chosen partner in 38 African countries and to demonstrate our broader commitment to Africa via the annual DStv Eutelsat Star Awards that sparks scientific thinking by school children across Sub-Saharan Africa."