Georgian DTH platform to be broadcasted via Azerspace-1 satellite
Baku, April 11 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani satellite operator “Azercosmos” and Georgian DTH operator “Iveriasat” agreed on long-term lease of capacity on Azerspace-1, the telecommunication satellite of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and launch of a DTH platform on the satellite. Once uplinked to the satellite, along with Georgia, the DTH platform can also be broadcasted to Europe and Middle East. The platform will consist of more than 60 channels the list of which to include such popular TV bouquets as TV11, Global Media Group (GMG) and Viasat.
On April 11, a delegation of “Azercosmos” also attended the official opening ceremony of “Iveriasat” in Tbilisi, Georgia, where the parties discussed future aspects of mutual cooperation.
“Azercosmos” is the premier satellite operator in Caucasus. Azerspace-1 satellite, operated by “Azercosmos”, provides highly-reliable broadband and broadcast solutions to its customers in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Central Asia. The satellite, to operate in orbit for at least 15 years, functions via 24 transponders in C-band and 12 in Ku-band at 46E.
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