Intelsat IPTV - The Power to Deliver

How does it work?

Local Integration by IPTV Experts:

• Intelsat IPTV is sold on a wholesale basis to distributors and integrators who are recognized specialists in IPTV integration. They will incorporate Intelsat IPTV into end-to-end IPTV solutions that are customized to each end customers' needs in the US.

Satellites:

• The IPTV distribution platform uses C-Band capacity on two satellites in the Cable-Arc, Galaxy 13 and Galaxy 23. DVB-S2 modulation is used to improve the efficiency of transponder throughput.

Super head-end:

• The Super Head-End and uplink facilities are located at Intelsat's Mountainside Teleport. The Super Head-End packages the acquisition, aggregation, encoding, formatting and encryption of licensed TV programming, re-encodes them in MPEG-4 and multiplexes and encapsulates them into IP streams for uplinking and delivery to the last mile video service providers.

TV channels:

• Distributors and integrators can offer their last-mile providers a bouquet of more than 200 video and audio channels. The video channels are encoded in MPEG-4. HD channels are in the plans. The distributors and integrators are responsible for securing the necessary rights associated with the repackaging and delivery of the programming. We have relationships in place with companies that have pre-coordinated such rights.

The power-of-six solution:

• Last-mile service providers who buy an "Intelsat IPTV-powered" solution will be equipped with two receiving antennas that look at all Intelsat Cable Arc satellites including those carrying Intelsat IPTV. Last-mile providers have the option (subject to securing necessary rights) to add programming from 350 channels distributed on these satellites to the Intelsat IPTV bouquet for local integration into their IPTV lineups.

Service availability:

• The service is easily accessible throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.