Azam TV has completed the migration of its video platform from the EUTELSAT 7B to EUTELSAT 7C satellite, with a multi-year extension of the existing contract and an incremental capacity commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of Africa\u2019s leading pay-TV operators, Azam will leverage the enhanced performance of Eutelsat 7 C to distribute some 120 channels in a mix of standard and high definition across its footprint covering Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Kenya and Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patrice Paquot, Deputy Regional Vice President, Sub-Saharan Africa, Eutelsat. said: \u201cWe are honoured to continue to partner with Azam, one of our anchor customers at the 7\u00b0 East position as it successfully expands it broadcast offer. 7\u00b0 East has become a new DTH hotspot for Sub-Saharan Africa and a key pay-TV neighbourhood for Eastern Africa with some of the fastest growth rates in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Joseph, Deputy CEO, Azam added that: \u201cEvery Azam TV household will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of local and international programmes with excellent signal quality. We are delighted to rely on Eutelsat to leverage the unparalleled reach of its 7\u00b0 East position.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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