Associated Christian Television System Renews With Leading Faith-based Neighborhood aboard AMC-4
SES AMERICOM to provide reliable programming distribution to faith-based programming Super Channel
PRINCETON, NJ -- February 12, 2004 -- SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL Company (Luxembourg and Frankfurt Stock Exchange: SESG), announced today that Associated Christian Television System (ACTS), Inc. has extended its residency in the leading faith-based neighborhood aboard its high-powered AMC-4 satellite, with an extension of its C-band transponder agreement. ACTS continues to rely on SES AMERICOMās AMC-4 to distribute a broad range of Christian programming locally, nationally, and internationally through its faith-based Super Channel WACX-TV in Orlando, Florida.
Associated Christian Television Systemās Super Channel reaches much of Floridaās population through a network of television stations and direct-to-home satellite service providers. National coverage is provided around the clock via Sky Angel, while audiences around the world can watch streaming ACTS programming at www.wacxtv.com.
"As the leading faith-based neighborhood, SES AMERICOMās AMC-4 is enabling the Associated Christian Television System to reach expanding audiences with its variety of faith-based programming," said Carl Capista, vice president of media and entertainment services for SES AMERICOM. "We're pleased that ACTS and its faith-based Super Channel continue to rely on SES AMERICOMās quality and reliable programming distribution aboard AMC-4, which is part of the largest satellite services fleet in the U.S."
"ACTS is dedicated to providing the best in Christian television to growing audiences throughout Florida, the nation, and the world," said Claud Bowers, president and founder of Associated Christian Television System, Inc. "SES AMERICOM, with its faith-based neighborhood on AMC-4, provides us with the quality and reliable, seamless distribution and support we must have to deliver the quality educational and informational programming our audience demands."
SES AMERICOMās AMC-4 is the premier home to a broad range of faith-based broadcasters, who are delivering everything from traditional religious programming to compelling self-help solutions designed to appeal to people of all cultures, religious backgrounds, and regions of the world. Residents of the premier religious programming neighborhood include Adventist Media Productions, Loma Linda Broadcasting, Hand of Hope Outreach dba The Prison Television Network, Familyland Network, Associated Christian Television System, Inc., Safe Television, Golden Eagle Broadcasting, Dominion Video/Sky Angel, La Familia Network, Prime Time Christian Broadcasting, TVU Music Television,Daystar Television Network, Cornerstone Television Network, and Three Angels Broadcasting Network.
About AMC-4
AMC-4 is a hybrid C/Ku-band satellite that became fully operational in January 2000 at 101degrees W.L. AMC-4 carries twenty-four 36 MHz 20-watt C-band transponders providing fifty state, Canadian, Mexican and Caribbean coverage. In addition the spacecraft has twenty-four 36 MHz 110-watt Ku-band transponders providing Americas-wide coverage. Each Ku-band transponder is switchable between North America and South America, fully supporting two-way communication throughout the Americas. AMC-4 also has four 72 MHz transponders in the extended Ku-band that are able to support inter-American communications.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM, Inc. is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services. Established in 1973 with its first satellite circuit for the U.S. Department of Defense, the company currently operates a fleet of 11 spacecraft in orbital positions providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family (Luxembourg and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: SESG), AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region in the world. In 2001 the company established AMERICOM Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to providing satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. government. In 2003, SES AMERICOM formed WORLDSAT, a wholly owned subsidiary with satellites operating in 5 orbital positions covering Asia, and the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean regions, and connecting premier regional satellite fleets. With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication and content distribution solutions. SES AMERICOM key customers include ABC Radio Networks, Antrix Corporation Ltd., AT&T Alascom, British Telecom, Connexion by Boeing, Deutsche Welle, Discovery, EchoStar, Fox, Gannett, TV Guide/Gemstar, Globecomm Systems, HBO, Hughes Network Systems, JSAT, Korea Telecom, MCI, NBC, The New York Times, NHK, PaxNet, PBS, PCCW, SCC, TELE Greenland, TV Europa, TimeWarner, Unitel Hellas, Viacom, and various agencies of the U.S. government.
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