Nigeria's ConSat TV DTH Platform Using Spacecom's AMOS-5 at 17°E

 

10 February 2015

Spacecom announced that the AMOS-5 satellite at the 17°E prime orbital position has been chosen to transmit ConSat TV (Continental Satellite), a leading DTH provider in Nigeria. Over an AMOS-5 Ku-beam, ConSat TV brings top international premium channels to its viewers throughout Nigeria.

ConSat TV, owned by Continental Satellite, offers its digital Pay TV platform with over 50 channels to Nigerian viewers. With premium channels such as TV5Monde, NHK World, Al Jazeera, Fox, MSNBC and more, ConSat TV also brings local news such as TVC News and local Nollywood entertainment like TVC Yoruba, TVC Hausa, plus music, children and young adults, reality, sports, lifestyle, movies and entertainment channels. 

Mr. Mayo Okunola, CEO of ConSat TV commented, "As a growing presence in Nigeria's market, ConSat TV is a leading DTH provider competing with other market leaders. With AMOS-5 at 17°E, we are utilizing an excellent satellite that covers all of Nigeria with a powerful signal. Our vision is to provide exciting television with a mix of international, premium and local channels that can be enjoyed by all Nigerians."

"The Nigerian TV market, Pay TV and free to air, is one of the most dynamic and exhilarating markets in Africa. DTH is particularly popular and AMOS-5 at 17°E truly reaches every corner of Nigeria with its strong signal and smooth reception," commented Eitan Mesika, Spacecom's VP Sales West Africa. "We are proud to be supplying ConSat TV with the highest quality satellite services and working with them will take the market forward into a great future."