News and Events

Year: 2013

TV5MONDE Afrique Adds Heft to AMOS-5 Broadcast Neighborhood at 17°E
French-language channel Maximizes SatLink’s Gateway to Africa from Europe
Tel Aviv - February 2013 :

Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, and SatLink Communications, a leading teleport and HD Playout Centre delivering content to every corner of the world, today announced the addition of TV5MONDE Afrique to the AMOS-5 17°E French-language broadcast bouquet. SatLink Communications is providing a TV distribution platform on the satellite via its MCPC (Multi Channel Per Carrier).
TV5MONDE Afrique, the first international channel in the French language, is a general interest quality channel bringing knowledge and understanding of various cultures to the world. TV5MONDE Afrique enriches programming through exclusive and informative films, entertainment shows, sporting events, documentaries and productions. The channel is well known in French-speaking countries, with a nine out of 10 recognition rate.

Apostolic Oneness Network selects SatLink for global TV distribution
Upgrade of satellite distribution network extends AON’s audience globally to Europe, Asia, Africa and Americas via SatLink's international Global Satellite and Fibre Network
Jerusalem - February 2013 :

The Apostolic Oneness Network (AON), the global Christian TV network, has selected SatLink, a leader in international content delivery, to distribute its premium channel internationally. AON chose SatLink due to the outstanding market penetration achieved by SatLink’s global satellite platforms in every region.  The new arrangement will extend AON’s audience reach in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas over SatLink’s prime international satellite network.

Year: 2012

AIBA selects SatLink for global delivery of World Series of Boxing
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) utilises SatLink’s customized broadcast services including global satellite distribution & content management solutions
Jerusalem - December 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport and HD Playout centre delivering content to every corner of the world, has confirmed that the Boxing Marketing Arm SA (BMA), a subsidiary of AIBA, the International Boxing Association, has selected SatLink for the global satellite delivery of the World Series of Boxing (WSB) 2012/2013 season. A total of 74 events across the globe will be distributed to five continents via SatLink’s Satellite and Fibre Network in High Definition (HD) and MPEG4 on Eutelsat, AsiaSat, IntelSat and Amos satellites. In addition services such as digital archiving, recording, SNG and Fly-Away units in various territories around the globe will be provided alongside post production editing of the matches highlights.

SatLink delivers The Player Channel to Asia
The Players Channel joins SatLink's AsiaSat 5 DVB-S2 platform
Jerusalem - December 2012 :

The Player Channel is Europ's and Asia's largest dedicated gaming TV network and is available online to a global audience. The Player Channel broadcasts a wide range of gaming content , 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check out The Player Channel website www.theplayerchannel.com
 
SatLink upgraded recently its full C-band transponder Multi Channel Per Carrier (MCPC) platform on the premium AsiaSat 5 satellite at 100.5° E to DVB-S2. This enables the cost effective broadcast of HD, SD and 3D content whilst broadcasters enjoy AsiaSat’s superior audience access to 620 million households, cable networks, Pay TV platforms and hotels in Asia.
 
  
 

SatLink extends Nigerian TV Market reach for Direct-To-Home African content distribution
Six Nigerian broadcasters’ utilise SatLink’s gateway to Africa with Playout, Ku-band and C-band platform on Amos 5 satellite into Africa
- October 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport and HD Playout Centre delivering content to every corner of the world, has today announced that it has been selected by six Nigerian TV Channels to provide end-to-end broadcast services and content distribution to Central and Pan-Africa on the AMOS 5 satellite Ku-band and C-Band platforms. The broadcasters will also be utilising SatLink’s end to end broadcast solutions including the company HD Playout Centre services to enable the distribution of the customer's TV channel to suit African market demands.

International Judo Federation selects SatLink for global content distribution
IJF to benefit from SatLink’s high-end Occasional Use capabilities
Jerusalem - October 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport providing global satellite services, has today confirmed that the International Judo Federation (IJF) has selected SatLink as its global content distribution partner for all of the competitions under its jurisdiction, including the World Masters, Grand Slam and Team World Championships, throughout 2012 and beyond. The live video broadcast of the competitions, which will be distributed to Europe, Asia and Americas via the Eutelsat, AsiaSat and Intelsat satellites, and streaming over the Internet, will be utilising SatLink’s Occasional Use (OU) capabilities to provide professional service with maximum flexibility and reliability for viewers in all of these regions around the world.

SatLink delivers FRANCE 24 on AMOS-5 to Africa
SatLink Communications delivers FRANCE 24 French and English Programming to Sub-Saharan Africa on its Ku band platforms
Tel Aviv - September 2012 :

Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, and SatLink Communications, a leading teleport and HD Playout Centre delivering content to every corner of the world , has today announced that AMOS-5 is now distributing FRANCE 24’sFrench and English channels to Africa. FRANCE 24 is now using the AMOS-5 Ku-band TV distribution platforms from SatLink at 17°E to deliver its French channel to French-speaking Africa and its English channel to East and Central Africa

Associated Press undertakes regional upgrades to high definition transmission via SatLink
Associated Press upgrades to HD and distributes to Asia via SatLink
Jerusalem - September 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport and HD Playout Center delivering content to every corner of the world, has today announced a long-term agreement with the Associated Press (AP), to support AP’s contribution and distribution requirements. SatLink will also support several ad-hoc feeds over satellite and fibre.
 
SatLink will be upgrading AP’s network in the Middle East to enable the transmission of high definition (HD) content, as well as providing transmission of AP’s global distribution to Asia via AsiaSat 5.
 

Euronews renews distribution to Asia with SatLink
Delivering Euronews on AsiaSat 5 to 680 million households in Asia-Pacific
Jerusalem - September 2012 :

SatLink Communications, a leading teleport delivering content to every corner of the world, has announced that international news channel, Euronews, has renewed a long term agreement to transmit its 24-hour news channel on SatLink's AsiaSat 5 C-band Multiple Channels Per Carrier (MCPC) digital platform.

SatLink upgrades AsiaSat 5 MCPC platform to DVB-S2
Enabling cost effective distribution of HD, SD and 3D content on Asia's prime satellite covering the Middle East, Asia and Australasia
Jerusalem - August 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport and HD Playout Centre delivering content to every corner of the world, has today announced the upgrade of their MCPC platform on the premium AsiaSat 5 satellite to DVB-S2. This upgrade will allow International HD, SD & 3D channels to be distributed more cost effectively on Asia's prime satellite that provides access to 620 million households and hotels in the fast growing Asian market.

SatLink and Telesat Partner on New DVB-S2 Platform into Latin America
New platform will utilise Telesat’s Telstar 12 satellite to efficiently deliver content from international broadcasters to Latin America and US East Coast Pay-TV markets
Jerusalem - August 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport and HD Playout Centre delivering content to every corner of the world, has today announced its partnership with Telesat, a premiere global satellite services operator, to deliver TV programming to Latin America on a new Ku-band MCPC DVB-S2 platform utilising Telesat’s Telstar 12 satellite. This new service will provide international broadcasters the means to cost effectively distribute HD & SD channels from EMEA directly to the growing Latin American Pay TV market and to North American East Coast media ports.
 

FIBA selects SatLink for global content distribution of Olympic Qualifying Tournament
International Basketball Federation selects SatLink’s Occasional Use facilities for women’s qualifying tournament
- July 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport providing global satellite services, has confirmed that FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, selected SatLink as its content distribution partner for the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Ankara, Turkey. FIBA utilized SatLink’s proven Occasional Use (OU) capabilities to provide professional service with maximum flexibility and reliability for viewers in Asia, the Middle East and Americas.

Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation selects SatLink for Olympic transmission
Providing a gateway to Africa via AMOS-5 satellite
Jerusalem - July 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport and HD Playout Centre delivering content to every corner of the world, has today announced that it has been selected by the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) to deliver the Olympic Games to Mauritius on the AMOS-5 C-band at 17.0 East. As the national provider of radio and television in Mauritius, MBC has selected SatLink’s Occasional Use (OU) facilities due to its ability to provide robust, reliable transmission services and for its extensive reach as a gateway to the African market from Europe.

SatLink Communications Chooses Snell's Alchemist for Standards Conversion
READING, U.K - July 2012 :

Snell today announced that SatLink Communications, a leading provider of transmission solutions for video, audio, and data, has purchased two Alchemist Ph.C – HD systems to facilitate its global distribution of video feeds including live sports events such as the London Summer Games to Asia and Africa. Supplied by distributor and systems integrator Draco, the Alchemist Ph.C - HD TX50 and Alchemist Ph.C - HD TX60 will enable SatLink to perform the high-quality frame rate conversion critical to maintaining an optimal viewing experience, no matter where in the world content is delivered.

SatLink expands international operations with opening of new Asian office
Connecting the East and West, SatLink offers discounted rates on its AsiaSat-5 satellite platforms
Jerusalem - June 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport delivering content to every corner of the world, has today announced that it has expanded its operations into Asia by opening a new office in Singapore. The new office will support the company’s strategy to expand its reach and provide a gateway for broadcasters, enterprises and telecoms operators into and out of Asia. The office will be headed up by Rajeev Kaushik, the newly appointed Director of sales for Asia, who will be spearheading new business activities in the region.  

SatLink purchases new HD Playout Centre
SatLink offers HD playout and content management services to complement global transmission and distribution service
Jerusalem - May 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport delivering content to every corner of the world, has today announced that it is enhancing its service and product offering with the opening of a new HD Playout Centre in the heart of the broadcast district in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Playout centre strengthens SatLink’s provision of global satellite transmission services by offering state-of-the-art content management, digital archival, content localisation, disaster recovery and OTT services to their existing and acquired customer base.

Meet SatLink at SatcomAfrica 2012 at booth 72
May 22-23 , Johannesburg
Jerusalem - May 2012 :

Contact us to schedule a meeting at sales@satlink.tv
 
FREE SEMINAR
Join Mr. Arie Vered, SatLink's Sales Director – Africa, presenting 'The emerging of multi channel TV platforms in Africa'
Seminar topic: Transmission and Distribution
Where: Theatre Two: Tuesday 22 May 2012
             Theatre Two: Wednesday 23 May 2012
When: 13.30 every day

View invitation here

SatLink spreads the word of God's Learning Channel across Asia via the Ku-band platform on ABS1 satellite
Religious channel adds Ku-band to existing Asia Sat-5 C-Band Satellite transmission via SatLink
Jerusalem - February 2012 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport delivering content to every corner of the world, is extending its long-standing agreement with God’s Learning Channel (GLC) to broaden its reach into Asia. The religious satellite broadcaster already delivered on Satlink’s AsiaSat 5 C-band Multiple Channels Per Carrier (MCPC) digital platform to the Asia Pacific region and Middle Eastern markets and is now increasing its channel penetration with the addition of on ABS1 satellite at 75° East  on the Ku-band. 
 

SatLink Launches AMOS-5 Satellite Platforms for African content distribution and Direct-To-Home viewing
International and local broadcasters’ gateway to Africa with strong C-band and Ku-band Platforms
- February 2012 :

Jerusalem – 1st February, 2012: SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport providing global satellite services, has today announced that it has launched operations on the new AMOS-5 Satellite across Africa, on 17° East, to enable broadcasters to distribute its content Direct-To-Home (DTH) or via Cable TV, DBS, DTT, MMDS, Mobile TV and IPTV partners across the continent. The service, which is launched on the 1st February 2012, is available on the Pan African C-band coverage in DVB-S and DVBS-2 and additional two Ku-Band MCPC (Multi Channel Per Carrier) platforms to serve Sub Sahara countries.

Meet SatLink at NRB 2012, February 18-21 , booth 316
National religious broadcasters convention in Nashville TN, USA
- January 2012 :

SatLink is pleased to invite you to NRB 2012, 18-21 February, Nashville TN, USA at booth 316.
Distribute your TV & Radio to Africa, Europe, Asia, North & Latin America via SatLink's Global Satellite & Fiber Network directly from Jerusalem
For discounted entrance choose Expo Only, Promo code 316 here
View Invitation here
To set up a meeting contact us

Year: 2011

SatLink Adding Ku-Band for Sub Saharan Africa
Taking Ku-band Capacity on AMOS-5
- December 2011 :

Africa Com 2011 - Cape Town, 8 November 2011: SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport delivering your content to every corner of the world, today announced that it is adding services in Sub-Saharan Africa with new Ku-band capacity on the soon to be launched AMOS-5 satellite. The new Ku-band will take advantage of SatLink’s strategic location, added value broadcast services and Playout solutions to maximize the company’s position as a Gateway to Africa for international and local broadcasters.

SatLink Increasing African Presence with New C-band Platform on AMOS5
MCPC Platform Opens Gateway to Africa for International and African Content
- November 2011 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport delivering your content to every corner of the world, today announced it is augmenting its presence in Africa with a powerful MCPC (Multi Channel Per Carrier) platform on AMOS-5’s Pan African C-beam. The new MCPC will provide international and local African broadcasters with a robust contribution platform offering total continental coverage. SatLink’s ideal location in the Middle East, its added value broadcast services and Playout solutions and AMOS-5’s 17E high EIRP levels, make this platform a Gateway to Africa for European, Asian, and American broadcasters.
 
SatLink’s team will discuss pre launch opportunities with broadcasters at the AfricaCom show in Cape Town, South Africa 10-11 November 2011.

SatLink Introduces World Wide Media Analysis Service
Collaborating with Actus Digital, Media Analysis Service Allows Global Media Monitoring to Enhance Broadcast Business Intelligence
Amsterdam - September 2011 :

Amsterdam, IBC - Hall 5 Booth A.41: SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport delivering your content to every corner of the world, today announced a media analysis service enabling media companies to capture, monitor, collate and analyze content from around the world. Together with Actus Digital, SatLink’s business intelligence service enables world-wide media networks, national broadcast regulators, interactive media providers, media agencies and advertisers, among others, to simultaneously monitor and evaluate content to improve business decision making.

SatLink To Be AMOS-5’s Prime TT&C Engineering and Operations Station
Satellite’s Operations and Management to be Handled from SatLink’s Facilities
Jerusalem - September 2011 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport delivering your content to every corner of the world, today announced it has been appointed by Spacecom, operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, as the prime provider of satellite engineering services including TT&C (Telemetry Tracking & Commanding) and IOT (In Orbit Testing), among others, for the AMOS-5 satellite. SatLink will dedicate 150m2 from its facilities for AMOS-5’s satellite management operations, including offices and the satellite’s Master Control Room premises.

Meet us @ IBC 2011 September 9-13, RAI Amsterdam
Amsterdam - September 2011 :

When? 9-13 September, 2011
Where? Hall 5, Stand A.41 at the RAI center in Amsterdam
How? Pre schedule your meeting with Satlink's sales team and technical specialists at sales@satlink.tv or call us to +972-2-5010900

FREE registration to IBC 2011:
As Satlink's customer, you are welcome to get register free to the IBC exhibition.                                                                                         Registration is quick and easy: choose 'Customer ticket' at the below link and follow the instructions.

Passcode: 14167 https://registration.itnintl.com/IBC11/RegOnline/regLogin.aspx ,

Let's discuss at IBC:
Talk with our specialists on all your Satellite, Fiber & IP transmission solutions

  • Global TV distribution to DTH viewers
  • Contribution to worldwide Pay TV, IPTV & Mobile TV operators
  • Content management & Playout facilities 
  • Satellite capacity on any desired satellite
  • Pre launch opportunities for C-band solutions to Africa
  • Sports, news & special events delivery
  • 3DTV
  • Over The Top (OTT) solutions
  • Teleport technical consulting services
SatLink Upgrading Occasional Use Capabilities
Transmission of UK’s Royal Wedding To Benefit from New HD Technologies
Jerusalem - March 2011 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport providing global satellite services, will be upgrading its Occasional Uses (OU) capabilities with the addition of further high definition (HD) DVB-S2 feeds and other technologies. With over 100 OU feeds going through its facilities on a daily basis, 365 days a year, SatLink’s OU division is a prime transmission provider of sporting events, breaking news, cultural celebrations and other newsworthy broadcasts making it the preferred teleport of choice to transmit OU feeds between Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim by Reuters, APTN, Globecast, EBU, Genesis and others. SatLink executives will be at the upcoming Sportel Asia event in Hong Kong (16-18 March) to continue supporting leading sports industry broadcasters.

Year: 2010

Intelsat Selects SatLink for iDirect VNO Solution
Jerusalem - December 2010 :

SatLink Communications Ltd., a leading teleport providing global satellite services, announced today that Intelsat S.A., the world’s leading provider of fixed satellite services, has entered into a long term agreement with SatLink for VNO (Virtual Network Operator) services. SatLink’s end-to-end, turnkey solution, based on the iDirect Evolution Hub, enables Intelsat to provide its clients with managed Hub services including Uplink and IP to the Middle East on IS15 at 85.2°E.

Satlink Launches iDirect Evolution Network to Provide VNO Services in EMEA and Asia
Evolution maximizes network efficiency, quality for data, IP and video services
Herndon, Va. - November 2010 :

VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that SatLink Communications, a leading provider of transmission solutions for video, audio and data over satellite platforms, fiber and IP, has launched an iDirect Evolution network to enhance its data services. By purchasing a new Evolution satellite hub, SatLink is offering complete service coverage across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

Satlink Leads World’s First Live HD Broadcast Of Underwater Filming Directly From Red Sea To Photokina 2010 Germany
Eilat & Cologne - September 2010 :

–September 2010: The Photokina 2010 Show for photography and imaging in Cologne, Germany is hosting the world’s first-ever Live HD underwater broadcast from the Epson Red Sea event between 21-23 September. SatLink Communications Ltd., the global satellite communications service provider with extensive HD production experience, is spearheading the intricate production and communications solutions for this sea-breaking sensation. Considered among the world’s most beautiful coral reefs, the Red Sea is home to this annual event for professional and amateur photographers.

Channel One Russia Boosts Asian Coverage Via Satlink
Russia’s Most Popular TV Channel Upgrades Broadcasting to Asia-Pacific Region
Moscow & Jerusalem - August 2010 :

Channel One Russia Worldwide and SatLink Communications Ltd. announced today that Russia’s most popular TV station has selected SatLink to provide broadcasting services to the Asia-Pacific region. The long-term contract begins the broadcast of Channel One Russia Worldwide throughout these markets over SatLink’s AsiaSat-5 MCPC (Multiple Channel Per Carrier) strategically located platform.

Middle East Delight: SatLink Satellite Dish Provides Base for World’s Largest Hummus Platter
Over Four Tons of Hummus on One Dish Sets Guinness World Record
Jerusalem - January 2010 :

Today a partnership between SatLink Communications Ltd. and Israeli restaurateur and businessman Jowdat Ibrahim created the world’s largest plate of Hummus, the Middle Eastern delicacy at 4090 kilograms. Loaded onto a six-meter satellite dish provided by SatLink, the event brought together food aficionados and an official adjudicator from the Guinness World Records organization to Abu Gosh, a village located outside of Jerusalem. SatLink, sponsors of the record-breaking event, and Ibrahim of Abu Gosh unveiled the world’s largest hummus platter, consisting of three tons of chickpeas blended with one ton of tehina paste, and over 5,000 pita breads with which to scoop up the delicacy.

Eurovision Chooses Satlink For Asian Broadcast Services
SatLink Providing HD & SD Turnaround Services for Eurovision in Asia
Jerusalem - January 2010 :

SatLink Communications Ltd. announced today that it has signed a long-term agreement with Eurovision to provide turnaround services for contribution feeds to and from Asia.

Year: 2009

SES WORLD SKIES and SatLink Expand Collaboration
New Fiber Line Furthers Connectivity Between SES and SatLink Teleports; Expands Reach for Asian, African, Middle Eastern, American and European Clients
God’s Learning Channel Joins SatLink’s AsiaSat 2 Religious Neighborhood
Satlink Launches New DTH Platform To Africa On Astra 4a
Pope Benedict XVI’s Holy Land Visit To Be Broadcast via SatLink
SatLink To Follow Pope and Offer HD and SD Production and Transmission Services Throughout His Holiness' Visit to Jordan, Israel and Palestinian Authority
Satlink Is First Teleport Linking Europe And Asia To Offer 12 Simultaneous Full High Definition Transmission Systems
Satlink Named Finalist For WTA Independent Teleport Operator Of The Year
Business Growth, Superior Service and Technical Capabilities Anchor SatLink’s Nomination for WTA 2009 Teleport Awards for Excellence
International News Channel FRANCE 24 Chooses Asiasat 2 For Asia

Year: 2008

SatLink makes it to the WTA Independent Top Twenty Ranking
SatLink Joins WTA Independent Top Twenty and is rated Again in Top Five of the Fast Twenty Group
CNN has chosen SatLink Communications to deliver news from Israel to the World
MTV Networks International Selects SatLink Communications To Broadcast NickeIodeon Polska
Viacom Subsidiary Broadcasts over HotBird To Enter the Market
euronews Channel Selects SatLink Communications' AsiaSat 2 Platform
SatLink Communications Brings TV Canção Nova to Asia on its AsiaSat 2 Platform
Rede Record Internationa TV to AsiaSat 2
Satlink Brings Hope Channel to Africa
Satlink Expands Hope's Global Coverage with GlobalView Network
Daystar Television Network Joins SatLink Communications’ Channel Lineup on AsiaSat 2
SatLink Communications Increases European Presence with New Eutelsat W2 Full Power MCPC Platform

2013 Events & Trade Shows Calendar:

Meet SatLink executives and staff at the following tradeshows during 2013

November 2013

Discop Africa 2013 - Nairoby, Kenya
Satcon - NY, NY USA
NAT Expo - Moscow, Russia
Africacom 2013 - Cape Town , South Africa
NewsExchange - Portugal

October 2013

SARTRUS - Moscow , Russsia
MipCom - Cannes, France
Sportel Monaco - Monaco

September 2013

IBC 2013 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

July 2013

Broadcast & Film Africa - Nairobi , Kenya

June 2013

June 2012

BroadcastAsia 2012 - Singapore

May 2012

ExpoCom - Moscow , Russsia
Satcom Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa

April 2012

MipTV - Cannes, France
NAB Show - Las Vegas, USA

March 2012

Satellite 2012 - Washington , USA
Sportel Rio 2012 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

February 2012

CSTB 2012 - Moscow , Russsia
CABSAT - Dubai
NRB 2012 - Nashville, USA

November 2011

AfricaCom - Cape Town, South Africa

October 2011

Satcon - New York, USA
Sportel Monaco - Monaco

September 2011

IBC - Amsterdam, Netherland

June 2011

Communication Asia - Singapore, Singapore

May 2011

Satcom Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa

April 2011

MIP TV - Cannes, France
NAB Show - Las Vegas, USA

March 2011

Satellite 2011 - Washington DC, USA
Sportel Asia - Hong Kong

February 2011

NRB - Nashville TN, USA