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Eutelsat and Cable Color renew multi-year agreement for LATAM broadcast services
Honduras ’ s Cable Color LLC has signed a new multi-year agreement with Eutelsat Group renewing capacity for video broadcast services over Central America on Eutelsat ’ s EUTELSAT 117 West A satellite .
Cable Color , a prominent cable operator in the region , is a longstanding customer of Eutelsat and this new agreement underscores its continued confidence in the quality of broadcast services provided .
The 117 ° West location is the premium TV neighbourhood for LATAM offering pan-regional distribution of major networks and content providers .
Three hundred TV channels , 50 in HD , are currently broadcast to around 110 million TV homes and a strong cable head-end penetration includes over 1900 cable head-ends in LATAM and the Caribbean .
117 ° West is also a growing free-to-air TV neighbourhood with 100 TV channels broadcasting in the clear , including channels from key regional public and private broadcasters .
On the new agreement , José Ignacio González-Núñez , Eutelsat Group Senior Regional VP , Media Sales Americas said : “ It has been a privilege to partner with Cable Color as they remain one of our most valued customers . We are honoured to host their services on our premium E117WA satellite , which plays a vital role in delivering video content across Latin America .”
Stefano Racciatti , Director General of Cable Color , said : “ We are delighted to be able to rely on our long-standing partner , Eutelsat , to provide high quality , dependable service continuity for our customers throughout of footprint .”
Nokia and TIM partner to expand 5G coverage in Brazil in 2025
Nokia has been selected by TIM Brasil ( TIM ) to expand its 5G RAN coverage across 15 Brazilian states from January 2025 .
and consumers with new services , solidifying TIM ’ s position as Brazil ’ s leading 5G provider based on the number of sites .”
This partnership will increase the number of municipalities with access to 5G . The expansion will also enable enterprises in these regions to digitalize their operations , fostering innovation and driving economic growth .
Under the deal , Nokia will supply a range of equipment from its industry-leading 5G AirScale portfolio , including baseband , Massive MIMO radios , and Remote Radio Head products – all powered by energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology .
Tommi Uitto , President of Mobile Networks , Nokia , said : “ This collaboration demonstrates our dedication to providing cutting-edge technology that empowers TIM to deliver the fastest and most reliable 5G connectivity to their customers . Our best-in-class , energy-efficient radio solutions will play a key role in achieving this goal .”
TIM will utilize Nokia ’ s intelligent MantaRay Networks Management system , which incorporates AI functionalities , for improved network monitoring and management . Nokia will also provide services , including digital deployment , optimization and technical support services .
Marco Di Costanzo , CTO , TIM Brasil , said : “ This agreement is a significant milestone in our long-standing partnership with Nokia , highlighting our mutual dedication to technological innovation . As 5G continues revolutionizing connectivity , we are committed to extending these advancements to more Brazilians . This will benefit industries
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