PanAmSat to Provide Satellite Services for Latin America DTH Partnership

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PanAmSat, the first private-sector company to provide global satellite services, has reached an agreement with the Globo Organization, Grupo Televisa S.A., The News Corporation Limited, and Tele-Communications International Inc. to serve as a long-term satellite service provider for their direct-to-home (DTH) television service in Latin America. The partnership will utilize 48 transponders on PanAmSat's PAS-3, PAS-5, and PAS-6 satellites, enabling the transmission of hundreds of digital channels to subscribers in Latin America and the Caribbean. PanAmSat will receive revenue sharing commensurate with DTH subscriber revenues for most transponders, in addition to minimum service fees.

Key Takeaways:

  • PanAmSat will contribute 48 transponders on its PAS-3, PAS-5, and PAS-6 satellites to support the Latin America DTH service.
  • The partnership will enable the transmission of hundreds of digital channels to subscribers in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • PanAmSat will receive revenue sharing commensurate with DTH subscriber revenues for most transponders, in addition to minimum service fees.
  • The company will hold the option to become an equity participant in the partnership.
  • PanAmSat is the first private-sector company to provide global satellite services, with over 300 customers worldwide.
  • The company currently operates three satellites providing global coverage and has three additional satellites under construction.

Statistics:

  • 48 transponders will be contributed by PanAmSat on its PAS-3, PAS-5, and PAS-6 satellites.
  • Hundreds of digital channels will be transmitted to subscribers in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • PanAmSat has over 300 customers worldwide.
  • The company operates three satellites providing global coverage and has three additional satellites under construction.
  • PanAmSat plans to launch two additional satellites in 1997, enabling the company to operate at least two satellites in each ocean region worldwide.

Sources:

  • "PanAmSat to Provide Satellite Services for Latin America DTH Partnership"
  • PanAmSat Corp. Kevin Burgoyne, 203/622-6664