NBC SIGNS LONG-TERM CABLE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SES AMERICOM
Telemundo Continues to Use AMC-4 for Distribution of Television Network
PRINCETON, NJ -- February 18, 2004 -- SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company (Luxembourg and Frankfurt Stock Exchange: SESG), announced today that NBC has signed a multi-year transponder renewal agreement for C-band service on SES AMERICOMās AMC-4 satellite. This transponder will be used for the distribution of Telemundoās U.S. Spanish-language television network. Viewed in 118 markets, Telemundoās broadcast programming reaches 91% of the estimated 38.8 million Hispanic TV households in the U.S.
"The Hispanic population is the largest minority constituency in the U.S. today and Telemundoās leadership recognized an opportunity for providing a wide-range of Spanish-language programming including novellas, original sitcoms, sports, movies and childrenās programming on both a national and local level. We are proud to carry high-quality Spanish language programming designed for Americaās dynamic and expanding Hispanic audience," said Carl Capista, Vice President, Media and Entertainment Services, SES AMERICOM.
Telemundo Chief Operating Officer, Don Browne said, "SES AMERICOM has provided our network and cable system distribution access since the mid-1990s and wehave elected to stay with AMERICOM for the long term due to their record of providing quality service and reliability."
AMC-4 is a hybrid C/Ku-band satellite that became fully operational in January 2000 at 101 degrees W.L. AMC-4 carries twenty-four 36 MHz 20-watt C-band transponders, committed to broadcast and cable-oriented services 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 Telemundo
Telemundo, a U.S. Spanish-language television network, is the essential entertainment, news and sports source for Hispanics. Broadcasting unique national and local programming for the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population, Telemundo reaches 91% of U.S. Hispanic viewers in 118 markets through its 15 owned and operated stations, 32 broadcast affiliates and nearly 450 cable affiliates. Telemundo is wholly-owned by GE (NYSE:GE) and is managed by NBC, the nation's leading broadcast network.
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 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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Contact: Monica Morgan
SES AMERICOM
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