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MTV Networks International Selects SatLink Communications To
Broadcast NickeIodeon Polska



August 25, 2008

SatLink Communications Ltd., announced that Viacom’s MTV Networks International has chosen the company to broadcast its newly launched channel, Nickelodeon Polska. SatLink is transmitting the channel on its MCPC (Multi Channel Per Carrier) platform on Hotbird 8 at 13° East for Digital-To-Home (DTH) digital broadcast. 

Nickelodeon Polska, a Polish-language channel is targeted at the viewers aged 2 to 12 years. It includes a mix of international content (“SpongeBob Squarepants”, “Dora the Explorer”, “Jimmy Neutron”) from its parent channel, as well as local programming, such as a kids dance show, `Dancing Nick` and `Drawing School`.

According to Izabella Wiley, Vice President, General Manager, MTV Networks Polska: “SatLink`s offer was highly competitive and compliant with our requirements. We have high hopes for the Nickelodeon brand in Poland. MTV Networks Polska looks forward to other projects with SatLink in the future.”

“We are excited that MTV selected SatLink to transmit their new Nickelodeon offering to the growing Polish market.  They add to our expanding Eastern and Central Europe channel environment,” commented David Hochner, CEO of SatLink Communications. “2008 is shaping up to be a great year for SatLink as we expand and establish our clients’ presence around the globe throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.”