Compilation of business news of the communication space from the second half of 2004
The Ukrainian TV channel ICTV has signed a distribution agreement with Chalam Communication for 5 years
Space-Communications dominates the Ukrainian market with a market share of about 65% and a volume of activity estimated at millions of dollars per year in long-term contracts
14.12.2004
By: Avi Blizovsky Spacecom, which provides satellite communication services through the "Amos" satellite network, announced the signing of a distribution agreement to cable centers for the Ukrainian TV channel
ICTV. The agreement was signed for a period of 5 years and its scope was estimated in millions of dollars. The ICTV channel is a commercial TV channel that belongs to a media group that owns four TV channels. Two of them have already been broadcast through the Amos platform for several years, and the ICTV channel started its broadcasts recently.
Space-Communications dominates the Ukrainian market with a market share of about 65% (9 out of 16 channels broadcast in Ukraine - broadcast through Amos). The scope of space-communication activity in Ukraine is estimated at millions of dollars per year in long-term contracts.
In the communication space, full penetration of all broadcasting stations in Ukraine:
· RRT - the government broadcasting company
· IMC
· UKR Cosmos
Kobi Kerat, VP of Marketing and Sales in the communications space, said: "The joining of the ICTV channel establishes our position as a leading provider of satellite communication services in Ukraine. Our ability to provide distribution services directly to homes through Amos2 makes us particularly attractive in countries such as Ukraine, where the ground infrastructure is not sufficiently developed to provide communication services to the entire population."
Chall signed an agreement in Poland for 20 million euros
"Amos" satellite operator will provide TVN with a satellite link between the central offices of the various cable networks in Poland
18.9.2004
By: Avi Blizovsky
A big deal for the Space Communications Company, operator of the Israeli "Amos" satellites. Chalal and the Polish media group T.V.N (TVN) signed an agreement, under which Chalal will distribute TVN television channels for the next 11 years. The channels will be distributed to all cable companies in Poland, and they will broadcast them to millions of subscribers throughout the country. The financial scope of the contract is estimated at 20 million euros, which will be spread over this period. TVN, the second largest private media group in Poland, operates and distributes 8 television channels. The Space Company will provide TVN with a satellite link between the centers of the various cable networks in Poland.
Chalal Communication is owned by the Aviation Industry, Eurocom and the Mer Group. The company provides satellite communication services through two Amos satellites, covering the Middle East, Europe and the eastern United States. The company also provides satellite services to Yes. The company is expected to start raising money from the public in the coming months. The recruitment is part of the company's expansion plan, within the framework of which it is expected to send two additional satellites - Amos 3 and Amos 4 - during the next 5 years. The cost of each satellite is estimated at about 140 million dollars. The current fundraising is expected to finance the launch of Amos 3. Two years later, the company plans to raise additional capital to finance Amos 4.
Space-Communication celebrates the launch of Amos2 activity in Hungary This activity is estimated at about 4 million dollars per year, in long-term contracts
21.5.2004
By: Avi Blizovsky
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Spacecom celebrates the launch of Amos2 activity in Hungary. Space-Communications has an extensive presence in Hungary, which includes the provision of services to four main clients. Space-communication activity in Hungary is currently estimated at about 4 million dollars per year in long-term contracts. In addition to business activity with local clients, there is also fruitful cooperation at the government level, related to the coordination of the frequencies of Amos satellites with the International Telecommunication Organization (ITU).
As part of the launch of the Amos2 activity in Hungary, a state event will take place tonight, 19.5.2004, in Budapest in the presence of the Hungarian Minister of Communications, the Israeli Embassy in Hungary and media and communications personnel in Hungary.
Space-Communications has been active in Hungary since 1996, when it signed an agreement with the state broadcasting company Antena-Hungary, which provides services to TV channels, under which Space-Communications will provide satellite distribution services of TV channels to all cable centers operating with Antenna-Hungary.
Telespecio, Italy's largest satellite services company, which provides broadcast services to TV channels in Hungary from a local broadcast station, has signed an agreement with Space-Communications to distribute TV channels to its cable centers.
The American media company HBO will use Amos2 to distribute its broadcasts (12 channels adapted to local markets) to 6 European countries (Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Bulgaria).
Space-Communications also has an agreement for the provision of two-way satellite Internet services with HDT - a satellite communication service provider, for the government project "Kozhallo" for Internet licensing of all schools and government bodies in Hungary.
David Polak, CEO of Space-Communications, said: "Hungary has a place of honor in Space-Communications as it is the first country where we started operating already with the launch of Amos1. Hungary is more than a fruitful business partner for us, and this is reflected in the support we receive from the government regarding frequency coordination with the International Telecommunication Organization. We hope to continue to deepen our grip on this market."
The Space-Communication Company provides satellite communication services through the "Amos" satellite network, which provides broadcasting and communication services to Europe, the Middle East and the USA. The Space Communications Company is owned by the Israel Aerospace Industries, Eurocom Group, GSSC and Mr. Group. Space-Communications provides distribution services for satellite television (DBS) in high-quality digital transmission.
