Artist’s rendition of ABS 3A. Photo: Boeing

[Via Satellite 05-11-2016] Eurovision, the television service of the European Broadcasting Union, signed a capacity agreement for a multi-transponder, multi-year deal on ABS 3A, the latest addition to the ABS fleet. With the new capacity, Eurovision will be able to reach customers in 56 countries across Europe and beyond. Distribution of content will include live coverage of major sporting events and news content.

ABS 3A is equipped with 48 C- and Ku-band transponders (96 x 36MHz equivalent) serving rapidly growing markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The all-electric satellite entered service in September 2015, and provides capacity to reach markets serving video, data, mobility and government applications from its orbital location at 3 degrees west.

The capacity deal with ABS is Eurovision’s second in recent weeks, having also signed a deal with SES in preparation for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.