Record TV has signed a multi-year agreement with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) (Paris:ETL) for capacity on its satellite EUTELSAT 65 West A. Record TV is a Brazilian media company focused on content production and distribution in Brazil and abroad. Record TV is one of the biggest TV networks in Brazil.
The partnership allows Record TV to transparently migrate 15 HD channels to the EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite, avoiding interference generated by the ongoing 5G deployment in the country. Brazil is rolling out 5G in the 3.5GHz band, which is currently used to support satellite TV services in the C-band. EUTELSAT 65 West A’s planned C-band is a unique frequency band that is not affected for the launch of 5G. The decision was supported by an extensive analysis conducted by Record TV’s technical team in endorsing EUTELSAT 65 WestT A, planned C band, as having no potential 5G interference.
Migration of services took place under the solution ‘Planned C-Band’ by Eutelsat, developed to offer Brazilian broadcasters a simple procedure to adapt or replace equipment and reposition antennas in the 65°W orbital position. The planned C-band is also named as C-band AP30B frequencies, with frequencies ranging from 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz, when starting 800MHz above 5G frequencies in Brazil. Thus, EUTELSAT 65 West A enables profitable geographic expansion for broadcasters as filters do not need to be installed to prevent 5G interference.
Commenting on the agreement, José Ignacio González-Núñez, Senior Vice President of Video at Eutelsat Americas, said: “We are pleased to welcome Record TV to EUTELSAT 65 West A. Our ‘Planned C-Band’ solution offers a perfect and cost-effective proposition for Brazilian broadcasters who need to migrate their signals away from the lower end of the C-band spectrum, while offering them unparalleled coverage of the Brazilian market. This choice made by Record TV reinforces the video neighborhood of EUTELSAT 65 West A, as well as Eutelsat’s video services.”
Geraldo Marques, broadcast engineer at Record TV, said: “As one of the largest TV networks in Brazil, Record TV requires robust distribution of content via satellite. With more than a hundred stations spread across the entire Brazilian territory, we reach audiences across the entire national territory and need to guarantee superior service to viewers who demand the highest quality of reception. We are pleased to have Eutelsat as one of the main partners.”
Sober to Eutelsat Communications
Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications is one of the world’s leading satellite operators. With a worldwide fleet of satellites and associated terrestrial infrastructure, Eutelsat enables customers in the video, data, government, fixed and mobile broadband markets to effectively communicate with their customers, regardless of their location. Around 7,000 television channels operated by major media groups are transmitted by Eutelsat to one billion viewers equipped for DTH reception or connected to terrestrial networks. Committed to promoting all facets of sustainable development in its business activities, Eutelsat leverages its in-orbit resources to help bridge the digital divide, while maintaining a safe and orderly space environment. As an attractive and socially responsible employer, Eutelsat brings together 1,200 men and women from 50 countries who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services.
To learn more regarding Eutelsat, visit www.eutelsat.com
The original language text of this announcement is the official authorized version. Translations are provided as a convenience only and must refer to the original language text, which is the only version of the text that is legally binding.
View the original version on businesswire.com:
Contact:
Media
Anita Baltagi
Tel.: +33 1 53 98 47 47
[email protected]
Daphne Joseph-Gabriel
Tel.: +33 1 53 98 47 47
[email protected]
Investors
Thomas Cardiel
Tel.: +33 6 99 07 86 47
[email protected]
Hugo Laurens-Berge
[email protected]
Christine Lopez
Tel.: +33 1 53 98 47 02
[email protected]
Source: BUSINESS WIRE
