TRT World targets LATAM, Asia pay-TV through Intelsat-Globecast agreement
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Juan Fernandez Gonzalez
| 24 May 2017

Intelsat and Globecast have signed an agreement to distribute the English version of TRT World in HD to cable outlets in Asia and Latin America.

The distribution will be carried out through the Intelsat 20 and Intelsat 21 satellites, using terrestrial IntelsatOne terrestrial fibre and teleport services.

Through the agreement, Globecast expands its long-term relationship with Intelsat. The company will use the capacity of Intelsat 20, which covers Africa and the Indian Ocean region, and Intelsat 21, one of the four Intelsat satellites that provide video capability in Latin America.

“Intelsat’s globalised network, and its highly penetrated video neighbourhoods, provide maximum viewers for our content owners,” said Philippe Bernard, CEO at Globecast.

Deputy director general of TRT, Ibrahim Eren, stated that it is important for TRT World to be available on Intelsat 20 and 21. “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.”

“We continue to invest in our media neighbourhoods 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,” added Rhys Morgan, Intelsat’s managing director, Europe.