SES satellites will enable German pay-TV platform Sky Deutschland subscribers to be able to continue to enjoy an immersive TV viewing experience thanks to a multi-year capacity extension deal.

SES Video Concludes Comprehensive Agreement with Sky Deutschland (Photo: Business Wire)

Under the agreement announced by SES, Sky Deutschland has renewed seven transponders at the prime orbital position of 19.2 degrees East to deliver its video content to millions of households and subscribers.

The orbital position of 19.2 degrees East is Europe's most important video neighborhood, home to over 450 German-speaking channels with a direct-to-home reach of 17.5 million TV homes across Germany. The number of channels at this prime position has seen continuous growth and has increased by over 25 per cent since the end of 2012. In addition, as high picture quality has become increasingly important to viewers, the number of HD channels on ASTRA has more than doubled in the same period, with over 160 HD channels and six Ultra HD channels on 19.2 degrees East.

Ferdinand Kayser, CEO at SES Video said that this long-term cooperation with Sky Deutschland highlights that satellite is the key distribution infrastructure for leading pay-TV operators. SES Video’s extensive reach and services mean they are well-positioned to enable Sky Deutschland subscribers to experience a full range of high-quality content in Standard, High and Ultra High Definition.  This latest long-term renewal capacity contract is the third agreement we have signed with major pay-TV customers in the last 18 months, and clearly confirms the position of SES Video as the partner of choice for video delivery worldwide.