The MCPC platform provides broadcasters in Europe with direct access to Thaicom’s content-distribution platform at 78.5 degrees east longitude on the Thaicom-6 satellite. European and other programmers will also gain access to Mediavision’s services for linear and non-linear content distribution including Internet Protocol TV (IPTV). “Our African C-band MCPC platform on Thaicom-6 is ideal for broadcasters to enter the African market,” he said. Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo and Thales, will provide uplink services for the platform from its teleport facility in Fucino, Italy. Broadcasters will be able to contribute standard (SD) and high definition (HD) content from Europe to Africa via that facility and the Thaicom-6 satellite.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 14, 2018 04:52 UTC