Extending a long-term relationship with a true innovator
in the world of television, SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company
(Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges: SESG), today announced
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS) has signed a multi-year
agreement to continue providing satellite distribution capacity for
CNN news and special events programming.
The SES AMERICOM AMC-3 and AMC-5 spacecraft, along with their predecessors, have distributed on-location and breaking news reports for the news leader since 1994. In addition to SES AMERICOM's trusted satellite news gathering (SNG) distribution services, CNN is tapping the satellite operator's occasional booking services aboard SES AMERICOM's "Always On" delivery platform. Quick and easy access to SES AMERICOM's reliable occasional inventory enables TBS, Inc. and CNN to increase satellite capacity for additional programming distribution on-the-fly, whenever it's needed.
"Turner and CNN continue to inform and entertain growing audiences across the U.S. and around the world with cutting-edge content delivered around the clock," said Bryan McGuirk, president of media solutions for SES AMERICOM. "The SES AMERICOM distribution platform stands ready to deliver scheduled and unplanned programming anytime, anywhere. We are truly honored to extend our relationship with the television industry innovator, which is a milestone in our 30-year tradition of quality, reliable programming distribution."
About AMC-3 and AMC-5 Satellites
Launched in 1997, AMC-3 is a Lockheed Martin A2100 hybrid C and Ku-band satellite, which orbits above the earth at 87 degrees west longitude. AMC-3's C-band transponders provide cable, radio, and educational programming distribution, while its Ku-band capacity supports the education, broadcast, business television and broadband Internet markets.
AMC-5, launched in 1998, is an Alcatel Spacebus 2000 all-Ku-band spacecraft located at 79 degrees west longitude. AMC-5 serves the SNG, occasional services, VSAT, business television, and broadband Internet market segments. To insure transponder availability during peak demand periods, a dedicated inventory of occasional capacity is available to news customers.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of its first satellite, the company today operates a fleet of 18 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region of the world via a fleet of 40 satellites. In addition, AMERICOM Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. government. With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication and content distribution solutions.
The SES AMERICOM AMC-3 and AMC-5 spacecraft, along with their predecessors, have distributed on-location and breaking news reports for the news leader since 1994. In addition to SES AMERICOM's trusted satellite news gathering (SNG) distribution services, CNN is tapping the satellite operator's occasional booking services aboard SES AMERICOM's "Always On" delivery platform. Quick and easy access to SES AMERICOM's reliable occasional inventory enables TBS, Inc. and CNN to increase satellite capacity for additional programming distribution on-the-fly, whenever it's needed.
"Turner and CNN continue to inform and entertain growing audiences across the U.S. and around the world with cutting-edge content delivered around the clock," said Bryan McGuirk, president of media solutions for SES AMERICOM. "The SES AMERICOM distribution platform stands ready to deliver scheduled and unplanned programming anytime, anywhere. We are truly honored to extend our relationship with the television industry innovator, which is a milestone in our 30-year tradition of quality, reliable programming distribution."
About AMC-3 and AMC-5 Satellites
Launched in 1997, AMC-3 is a Lockheed Martin A2100 hybrid C and Ku-band satellite, which orbits above the earth at 87 degrees west longitude. AMC-3's C-band transponders provide cable, radio, and educational programming distribution, while its Ku-band capacity supports the education, broadcast, business television and broadband Internet markets.
AMC-5, launched in 1998, is an Alcatel Spacebus 2000 all-Ku-band spacecraft located at 79 degrees west longitude. AMC-5 serves the SNG, occasional services, VSAT, business television, and broadband Internet market segments. To insure transponder availability during peak demand periods, a dedicated inventory of occasional capacity is available to news customers.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of its first satellite, the company today operates a fleet of 18 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region of the world via a fleet of 40 satellites. In addition, AMERICOM Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. government. With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication and content distribution solutions.
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