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Satellite operator SES has added The Country Network to its managed 4K to cable/IPTV networks managed service. TravelXP 4K has been added to its German HD and 4K pay-tv service HD+.
The Ultra HD platform packages satellite distribution, reception gear, and the world's largest 4K channel line-up for cable and IPTV operators of all sizes across North America. Though to date its customers are mainly independent Cable and IPTV operators.
"SES offers a powerful and unique combination of global video distribution leadership, unrivalled relationships with the largest cable operators and entertainment companies, and the first commercial Ultra HD platform," said Tim Eaton, President and CEO of The Country Network. "The SES Ultra HD solution will enable The Country Network to greatly accelerate our 2018 growth strategy, which is all about introducing our new 4K channel to the most influential media companies, large and small, and expanding to multiple platforms," Eaton added. "SES is really the only game in town when it comes to delivering on our lofty goals as a budding Ultra HD network."
The three satellites delivering SES's Ultra HD service, reach all 100 million-plus US cable television homes. The Country Network is currently enjoyed by country music fans in 15 million US households. It is also streaming through its own website, and available through affilliates in 51 US markets that cover 44 million households.
Travel and lifestyle channel Travelxp 4K, will start delivering its programmes in Ultra HD (UHD) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) to SES' HD and now Ultra HD pay tv service HD+'s viewers across Germany as of 13 December 2017. The channel will be broadcast via Astra 19.2 degrees East and will rely on SES' MX1 subsidiary for playout and uplink services. Travelxp 4k will initially be available to viewers in Germany in English, with a German version set to be released in the first quarter of 2018.
"The launch of Travelxp 4K in Germany via satellite shows that UHD is gaining ground in the country. Travelxp 4k is the eighth UHD channel to be transmitted by Astra satellite in this market", said Christoph Mühleib, managing director of Astra Deutschland and responsible for marketing Astra and MX1 services in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
"Travelxp 4K made its world debut in Ultra HD with SES almost a year ago and we have continued to innovate with SES ever since," noted Prashant Chothani, CEO of Travelxp. "We are delighted that our partnership with SES's media platform HD+ will soon enable German viewers to enjoy our content on Travelxp 4k. The channel will initially launch in English, but from the beginning of 2018, viewers will also be captivated by our visually stunning, well-produced German content".
"By leveraging our global infrastructure, our unique product portfolio and our commitment to new TV technologies, we have fast become the leader in Ultra HD", adds Ferdinand Kayser, CEO of SES Video. "The combination of ASTRA capacity, MX1 services and the HD+ media platform creates a strong formula that allows Travelxp 4K to introduce its Ultra HD content in Germany. With the addition of Travelxp 4K to its bouquet, HD+ is entering the next phase of the Ultra HD development in Germany, continuing what started two years ago with the first Ultra HD demo channel".
The Ultra HD platform packages satellite distribution, reception gear, and the world's largest 4K channel line-up for cable and IPTV operators of all sizes across North America. Though to date its customers are mainly independent Cable and IPTV operators.
"SES offers a powerful and unique combination of global video distribution leadership, unrivalled relationships with the largest cable operators and entertainment companies, and the first commercial Ultra HD platform," said Tim Eaton, President and CEO of The Country Network. "The SES Ultra HD solution will enable The Country Network to greatly accelerate our 2018 growth strategy, which is all about introducing our new 4K channel to the most influential media companies, large and small, and expanding to multiple platforms," Eaton added. "SES is really the only game in town when it comes to delivering on our lofty goals as a budding Ultra HD network."
The three satellites delivering SES's Ultra HD service, reach all 100 million-plus US cable television homes. The Country Network is currently enjoyed by country music fans in 15 million US households. It is also streaming through its own website, and available through affilliates in 51 US markets that cover 44 million households.
Travel and lifestyle channel Travelxp 4K, will start delivering its programmes in Ultra HD (UHD) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) to SES' HD and now Ultra HD pay tv service HD+'s viewers across Germany as of 13 December 2017. The channel will be broadcast via Astra 19.2 degrees East and will rely on SES' MX1 subsidiary for playout and uplink services. Travelxp 4k will initially be available to viewers in Germany in English, with a German version set to be released in the first quarter of 2018.
"The launch of Travelxp 4K in Germany via satellite shows that UHD is gaining ground in the country. Travelxp 4k is the eighth UHD channel to be transmitted by Astra satellite in this market", said Christoph Mühleib, managing director of Astra Deutschland and responsible for marketing Astra and MX1 services in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
"Travelxp 4K made its world debut in Ultra HD with SES almost a year ago and we have continued to innovate with SES ever since," noted Prashant Chothani, CEO of Travelxp. "We are delighted that our partnership with SES's media platform HD+ will soon enable German viewers to enjoy our content on Travelxp 4k. The channel will initially launch in English, but from the beginning of 2018, viewers will also be captivated by our visually stunning, well-produced German content".
"By leveraging our global infrastructure, our unique product portfolio and our commitment to new TV technologies, we have fast become the leader in Ultra HD", adds Ferdinand Kayser, CEO of SES Video. "The combination of ASTRA capacity, MX1 services and the HD+ media platform creates a strong formula that allows Travelxp 4K to introduce its Ultra HD content in Germany. With the addition of Travelxp 4K to its bouquet, HD+ is entering the next phase of the Ultra HD development in Germany, continuing what started two years ago with the first Ultra HD demo channel".