By TINTSWALO BALOYI
JOHANNESBURG – SENTECH, a leading broadcasting signal distributor in Africa, has extended and expanded its relationship with Intelsat to bolster delivery of media services in sub-Saharan Africa.
Intelsat is the operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone.
Sentech has been leveraging Ku-band services from Intelsat 20, located at 68.5˚ East, for decades to cost-effectively deliver Direct-to-Home (DTH) and Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) services in South Africa.
Sentech, which reaches 8,5 million television households, has contracted additional services on Intelsat 20, Africa’s top video neighborhood, to power its growth in the region.
“As a world class signal distributor and communications provider, Sentech is always exploring avenues and pursuing relationships that will ensure quality broadcast services for South Africa,” says Mlamli Booi, CEO of Sentech.
Intelsat will continue to support Sentech in its efforts to be the leading distributor of content in Africa, says Brian Jakins, Intelsat’s Vice President, Africa.
“Satellite remains the best means for African broadcasters to reach the widest possible audience, and this agreement will enable Sentech to continue connecting Africa to the world and the world to Africa,” adds Jakins.
– Guardian