National Geographic Launches New Channel on AMOS-3

18 June 2009

Spacecom announced that National Geographic has chosen to  launch its newest channel, National Geographic Wild, in Romania over the AMOS-3 satellite, the newest addition to the Spacecom fleet, launched in April 2008.

Broadcast is uplinked via the INTV Teleport in Prague.  Spacecom is
providing both satellite capacity and encryption services using its Viaccess conditional access system.  National Geographic Wild programming provides unique insight into the natural world, our environment and the amazing creatures that inhabit it.

"We are extremely pleased by Spacecom's services. Both the broadcasting quality and the service we are receiving reinforce our decision to work with Spacecom,"  commented Stephanie Holm, Head of Operations for National Geographic. "National Geographic is dedicated to bringing the best coverage of the natural world, and with our  partner Spacecom we are able to bring this viewing experience to our audience in Romania."

"National Geographic is an important brand in Europe and around the world. We are delighted to provide our broadcasting platform to this top rated and exciting new  channel," remarked Amit Karni, vice president of sales at Spacecom.

Spacecom president and CEO David Pollack commented, "Central Europe is an exciting marketplace for Spacecom. With our coverage area, channel
neighborhood,  strategically placed teleport partners and conditional access platforms, this region will continue to be a growth engine for the AMOS satellite fleet."