SES, Vivicast Media Launch UHD-1 Ultra HD Channel for North American Distribution
SES and global content licensor Vivicast Media will launch a new 4K channel, UHD-1, for distribution through North American cable operators and telcos, the companies said in a Wednesday announcement. UHD-1 will be delivered over the SES-3 satellite, one of…
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three satellites (SES-1, SES-3 and AMC-18) that make up SES's Ultra HD distribution infrastructure at the center “of the orbital arc over North America,” they said. UHD-1 is the fourth “unique” Ultra HD channel on SES's North American Ultra HD platform, after NASA TV UHD, Fashion One 4K and High 4K TV, SES said: "As consumers continue to add Ultra HD TVs into their homes, a robust channel offering is essential to meet their thirst for compelling high quality Ultra HD programming.”