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KEY APPLICATIONS
:: Sports & entertainment
:: Satellite News Gathering (SNG)
:: Studio-to-Studio broadcast
:: Events (including HDTV & 3D)
:: Corporate & Business TV
:: Part-time contribution links
:: Post-production transfer
:: Video-streaming, tape playout
:: Cable restoration
:: Disaster recovery

:: Satellites available for OU capacity reservations

BROADCAST SERVICES :: OCCASIONAL USE & SATELLITE NEWS GATHERING


Instant access to worldwide events
Providing the global TV industry with instant access to news events as they unfold, television organisations, news agencies and Satellite News Gatherers (SNG) today rely on us more than ever to fulfil their 'Occasional Use' satellite communications requirements.

Flexible, cost-effective broadcasting
Whatever you need, from 4.5MHz to a full 72 MHz transponder, from 15 minutes to monthly leases, planned or unexpected, by subscription or ad hoc.

With satellite coverage stretching from Iceland to the Persian Gulf and the East Coast of America to Central Asia, major news and sports events transit through our satellite network - from FIA Formula One Grand Prix, to live transmission of presidential elections in the United States.

World-class customer service
Whether you need satellite capacity to cover ground-breaking news, to broadcast an event in HDTV, or for a part time contribution link, our 24/7 booking centre will advise you on the best solution to fulfill your needs.

Our control centres operate around the clock, with a highly skilled team of satellite network engineers ensuring a fully reliable service, enabling you to deliver your content 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Solutions adapted to your needs
Our dedicated or standard Occasional Use satellite capacity responds to both ad hoc and periodic demands. Contact our Booking Office to find the solution that best meets your needs.

PRODUCTS DEFINITION USAGE
Occasional Use (OU) Pay-as-you-go satellite capacity on a per minute basis For limited duration transmissions, often at short-notice (e.g. breaking news, studio-to-studio broadcasting). Capacity is sold on a per minute basis, with a minimum fee of 177 euro which corresponds to a booking of:
• 50 minutes per transmission for 4.5 MHz
• 30 minutes per transmission for 9 MHz
• 15 minutes per transmission for 18 MHz
Reservation by Subscription (RBS)
 Commitment for a minimum number of hours over a period of time Short-term: for planned events of short duration (e.g. events, concerts ...)
Long-term: for recurrent and planned usage of satellite capacity over one year (e.g. National football league ...)
Daily, weekly and monthly
Leases of full-time capacity for fixed periods For events that require intensive usage of satellite capacity over a specific period of time (e.g. Olympic Games, general elections)