GlobeCast announced on 21 June that it is delivering MTV Networks European channels on the HOT BIRD satellite platform to cable and satellite television providers across Europe, with an MTV-dedicated transponder aboard the HOT BIRD 6 satellite. The channels include music and entertainment brands such as MTV European, MTV France, MTV Netherlands, MTV Portugal, Nickelodeon Europe, Game One and VH1 Europe.
GlobeCasts solution for MTV Networks includes connectivity from the broadcasters UK facility in Camden to GlobeCasts London gateway at Brookmans Park, as well as uplink and space capacity on HOT BIRD 6 for downlink at control rooms throughout Europe. HOT BIRD 6, located at 13ºE, provides ideal European coverage and reaches millions of homes via cable operators and DTH operators such as TPS (France).
GlobeCast CEO Christian Pinon said, GlobeCast is pleased to be providing MTV Networks Europe with a transponder on HOT BIRD 6. GlobeCast has a longstanding relationship with MTV and is proud to be delivering this leading broadcasters programming to millions of households across Europe.