[SatNews] There is new Russian-developed content heading into the Asia-Pacific region of the world.

Channel One Russia Worldwide and SatLink Communications Ltd. have announced that Russia’s most popular TV station has selected SatLink to provide broadcasting services to the Asia-Pacific region. The long-term contract begins the broadcast of Channel One Russia Worldwide throughout these markets via SatLink’s AsiaSat-5 MCPC (Multiple Channel Per Carrier) strategically located platform. Transfer to SatLink’s AsiaSat-5 platform significantly enhances the reach and improves the quality of Channel One Russia Worldwide’s signal in the region. Now even more viewers will be able to watch its unique content with improved quality and the platform ensures reliable reception of the channel’s feed throughout Southeast Asia, the Pacific Region, and Australia. Located at 100.5 degrees East, AsiaSat-5 provides unprecedented regional power and coverage. Its C-band beam covers China, India, Indonesia and other mass markets, altogether reaching 53 countries and regions in Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, CIS and Australasia.