CableOne and Cox Communications are among the
latest U.S. cable operators to join SES Americom’s triple-feed antenna program to provide access to new high-definition (HD) programming via the HD-Prime service, SES Americom announced July 30.

The program provides qualified cable operators with free Patriot Antenna Systems satellite antennas and associated equipment at each of their headends to receive programming via three SES Americom satellites.

Among operators already participating are: Comcast, Bresnan Communications, Brighthouse Networks, RCN and many independent operators, SES Americom said.