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Globecast, Intelsat Deal to Bring TRT World to Americas, Asia (MESA)
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Broadcasting firm Globecast has partnered with communications satellite services provider Intelsat to bring the English version of Globecast’s 24-hour news platform TRT World to both Latin America and Asia. The multiyear agreement has Intelsat distributing the channel in high-def to cable outlets across both continents via its Intelsat 20 and Intelsat 21 satellites, using IntelsatOne terrestrial fiber and teleport services.
“It is our goal to provide our customers with efficient distribution into new growth markets around the world. Intelsat’s globalized network, and its highly penetrated video neighborhoods, provide maximum viewers for our content owners,” said Globecast CEO Philippe Bernard.
Ibrahim Eren, deputy director general of TRT, added: “Intelsat is renowned for its advanced fleet of satellites and overall expertise in the business. Through their help, coupled with sophisticated technology from Globecast, we’re delighted to expand TRT World to millions of viewers across the Americas and Asia.”
Rhys Morgan, Intelsat’s managing director for Europe, said the deal expands on a long-time partnership between the two companies.
“We continue to invest in our media neighborhoods to ensure that we can support the growth of customers, such as Globecast and TRT World, who distribute new high definition programming around the world,” he said. “We welcome TRT World to the Intelsat network and the nearly 5,000 channels we deliver globally.”
