SES, a provider of global content connectivity solutions, today named Adel Al-Saleh chief executive officer, effective February 2024. Since January 2018, Al-Saleh has been CEO of T-Systems International GmbH, […]
Smooth Sailing For The C-Band Shift
Broadcasters are wending through a C-band repack now operating on an accelerated timeline with completion slated for Dec. 2023. The process is humming along much more smoothly than the RF repack that preceded it. Above, Sinclair Broadcast Group HEVC uplink gear.
USSI Global, a turnkey provider of customized broadcast, network, and digital signage services worldwide, said it has supported SES, a provider of global content connectivity solutions, in successfully completing all […]
BBC Studios (BBCS) and its subsidiary UKTV have selected SES to manage the playout and distribution of more than 50 linear channels, and their associated video on demand (VOD) services, […]
Jessell | Do Broadcasters Deserve A Bit Of C-Band Gold?
As owners of earth stations, broadcasters may be able to cut themselves in for a portion of the billions that satellite operators hope to get from the sale of some of their C-band spectrum to 5G wireless carriers. But I’d rather see the taxpayers get the excess proceeds.
Exclusives
SES has accepted the merits of an Intelsat/Intel suggestion to the FCC that satellite’s valuable C-band frequencies can be shared with telcos in city areas to help boost 5G coverage. SES will join a consortium with Intelsat which is open to all satellite operators. The move, if accepted by the FCC, could prove to be extremely valuable for SES and Intelsat. The two dominate the supply of satellite capacity over the US.
