Global satellite provider SES has extended its long-standing partnership with Sky in the UK and Ireland.
The pay-TV broadcaster has agreed a multi-year contract renewal for satellite capacity and back-up services from SES’s prime video neighbourhood of 28.2/28.5 degrees East.
Under the agreement, SES will continue providing capacity to enable Sky to deliver satellite channel offerings to Sky Q subscribers across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
SES will extend the capacity for multiple transponders, with expiration dates through 2029. The new agreement also extends SES’s back-up services contract with Sky until the end of 2027.
“We’re pleased to continue our long-standing collaboration with SES, reinforcing our commitment to providing the best viewing experience to all customers – whether they’re watching on our much-loved Sky Q satellite platform, or over our IP products, Glass and Stream,” said Nick Herm, Chief Business Officer at Sky. “This contract renewal provides us with the reliability we need to continue to deliver our market-leading TV offer and broad mix of channels to Sky Q customers across the UK and Ireland.”
Norbert Hölzle, Global Head of Media at SES, said: “As one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies, Sky trusts our satellite network to provide its viewers with a premium TV experience. This extension underscores the value satellites continue to deliver in the evolving media landscape to broadcasters and audiences alike.”
You are not signed in
Only registered users can comment on this article.

Netflix strikes ‘first-of-its-kind’ distribution partnership with France’s TF1
Netflix has agreed a ‘first-of-its kind’ partnership deal with TF1 which will allow its subscribers to watch the French broadcaster’s channels and on-demand content directly on its streaming platform.

Kate Phillips appointed as BBC’s Chief Content Officer
The BBC has appointed Kate Phillips as its new Chief Content Officer.
.jpg)
Streaming eclipses combined broadcast and cable viewing in US for first time
Streaming has overtaken traditional television in terms of viewing for the first time in the US, according to ratings organisation Nielsen.

Amazon partners with Roku for connected TV advertising initiative
Amazon and Roku are teaming on a new initiative that will give advertisers access to more than 80% of connected TV (CTV) households in the United States.

EBU and Nvidia partner on sovereign AI to support public broadcasters
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Nvidia have partnered to create sovereign AI and cloud technologies for public service media.