SES Astra has signed two long-term capacity deals with top German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, SES Astra announced Aug. 2.
SES Astra will provide ARD and ZDF with an additional transponder each for a 15-year period, with the broadcasters planning to use the new capacity to further develop the possibilities of digital broadcasting, including high-definition TV.
The transponders will be made available early next year.