Intelsat, 4iG Group Strengthen DTH Services in Hungary with New Agreement

MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has announced a long-term renewal agreement with Hungaro Digitel Plc. (HDT), a member of 4iG Group and the subcontractor of the One Telecommunication (also part of the 4iG Group) which provides Direct-to-Home (DTH) services in Hungary, through the Intelsat 1West (1W) video neighborhood.

This renewal of service underscores the continued strength of the Hungarian DTH market and the essential role of satellite connectivity. The satellites on 1 West reach many millions of households in the Central and Eastern European region making this orbital position an ideal multi-satellite solution providing hybrid distribution for broadcasters looking at reaching a broad audience in the region.

“With this long-term agreement with Intelsat, the 4iG Group has secured the infrastructure required to serve Hungarian satellite television subscribers. The Intelsat’s satellite continuously provides DTH transmission for Hungaro DigiTel and One Hungary. This agreement reinforces 4iG’s leading position in Hungary’s satellite TV market,” said Sándor Molnár, CEO of Hungaro DigiTel.

“This renewal highlights the enduring strength of the DTH market in Hungary and our commitment to providing reliable satellite services to meet the evolving needs of our customers, and, ultimately, their viewers,” said Rhys Morgan, RVP of the EMEA region for Intelsat. “We remain committed to supporting 4iG Group’s long-term growth strategy and evolving satellite capacity needs.”

By maintaining its partnership with Intelsat, 4iG Group guarantees seamless service continuity while also preparing for future market demands including set-top box upgrades and additional value-added services in collaboration with Intelsat’s team.

About Intelsat

Intelsat’s global team of professionals is focused on providing seamless and secure, satellite-based communications to government, NGO and commercial customers through the company’s next-generation worldwide network and managed services. Bridging the digital divide by operating one of the world’s largest and most advanced satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructures, Intelsat enables people and their tools to speak over oceans, see across continents and listen through the skies to communicate, cooperate and coexist. Since its founding six decades ago, the company has been synonymous with satellite-industry “firsts” in service to its customers and the planet. Leaning on a legacy of innovation and focusing on addressing a new generation of challenges Intelsat team members now have their sights on the “next firsts” in space as they disrupt the field and lead in the digital transformation of the industry.

About HDT

HDT is Hungary’s leading satellite telecommunications service provider offering state-of-the-art telecommunications solutions for both public and private clients. It offers its partners high reliability, fully managed satellite data transmission (VSAT), satellite-based TV, radio and video broadcasting and a variety of value-added services, implemented and monitored according to strict quality standards. As part of the HUSAT satellite program, HDT will implement multi-orbital satellite control, management and operation from its redundant sites in Hungary.

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