PBLSAT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SES SIRIUS
26 Mar, 2008
PBLSat, specialists in Occasional Use satellite services, announced today a commitment to the brand new Sirius 4 satellite that will allow the company to further expand it’s portfolio of European ad-hoc satellite capacity.
Sirius 4, launched in November 2007, has a dynamic Europe wide footprint that complements PBLSat’s existing capacity on Eutelsat W2 and Atlantic Bird 1.
PBLSat CEO Nic Thorley comments that ‘’ Sirius 4 gives us an excellent opportunity to meet the growing demand for European ad-hoc satellite capacity and we are delighted that we have reached a partner agreement with SES Sirius.’’
PBLSat will market the satellite to its global client base for use in sports and news programming. The high powered transponders on Sirius 4 enable transmissions to be received with small antennas across Europe. This means that the capacity offers greater flexibility and, with a look angle of 5 degrees, it offers excellent possibilities for SNG uplinks. Sirius 4 will also assist PBLSat with the growing demand for HD capacity across Europe.
Daniel Cop, Regional Manager, Pan-Europe at SES Sirius believes that ‘’ Sirius 4 represents a perfect solution for European ad hoc transmissions. When we were considering re sell partners PBLSat’s experience in this market made them a clear choice.’’
Key Facts
- SIRIUS 4 is a multi-mission Ku/Ka-band satellite. It is built on Lockheed Martin's reliable A2100AX platform.
- It was successfully launched on November 18, 2007 and is now located at orbital position 5 degrees East.
- SIRIUS 4 has two European Ku-band beams. One specifically for the Nordic and one for the European regions.
- Satellite Capacity can be booked via PBLSat’s space centre on +44 870 803 3065
For more information contact
Suzanne Harding
Head of Marketing
PBLSat
T : +44 0203 170 5574
M: +44 07824 847743
F: +44 0870 803 3045
E: Suzanne.harding@pblsat.com
About PBLSat
PBLSat specialise in providing Occasional Use satellite services to the global broadcast marketplace. Based in London, they provide SNG and satellite services throughout Europe and beyond. In April 2007 PBLSat acquired the rights to BT Broadcast Services Occasional Service portfolio. This means PBLSat can provide clients with many of the services they have traditionally used, but within the framework of a company dedicated to Occasional Use and excellent customer service.
BLSat have a fleet of 16 SNG vehicles and 3 flyaway units working throughout Europe, across news, sport and entertainment. As well as a dedicated truck fleet PBLSat also provide the following products and services to their global client base.
• In house dedicated Occasional Use satellite capacity on Eutelsat W2 and AB1
• Global Satellite Coverage, accessing Intelsat, Eutelsat and Asiasat.
• Dedicated teleport facilities at Madley in the UK with access to over 45 satellites.
• Fibre connectivity linking major European and US hubs.
• Turnaround facilities in the Middle East linking Europe and the Far East.
• Multi lingual, 24/7, PBL Space Centre for all booking requirements comprising a dedicated Special Events team.
• Clients include BSKYB, IMG, Reuters, Overon and Sport 5.
About SES SIRIUS AB
SES SIRIUS AB owns and operates the SIRIUS satellite system which is a leading satellite system in the Nordic and Baltic countries and Central and Eastern Europe. It offers cost-effective solutions for TV and radio broadcasts and broadband services in these regions. SIRIUS is positioned at 5 degrees East and offers reliable communication links across Europe.
SES SIRIUS AB is 90-percent owned by SES ASTRA, one of the world's leading satellite operators, and 10-percent by the state-owned company Swedish Space Corporation.
