Telenor Satellite Broadcasting releases request for proposal for new satellite

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Telenor Satellite Broadcasting has approved the release of a Request for Proposal for a new satellite to replace THOR III, which is set to retire in 2010. THOR III was launched in 1998, equipped with 15 transponders and currently services the Nordic and CEE regions.

The new satellite is to be positioned at 1º West and will be fitted with additional transponder capacity covering the Nordics and Central European markets with high power DTH capacity. Cato Halsaa, the Managing Director of Telenor Satellite Broadcasting explains, “A number of extra transponders are required to facilitate the growing demand for satellite both in the Nordics and the rest of Europe. Satellite remains the platform of choice for distribution of quality content, a trend that is not likely to change in the foreseeable future.”

The satellite is set to launch in 2009 and completes the replacement programme of THOR II and THOR III.

(Source: Telenor via Media Network)

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Satellite dealership showroom

Sales assistant: Here Sir, we have to okey-cokey-1000 Mk2 satellite. It comes standard with solar wind conditioning, antilock propulsion brakes, 1500 channels of In Car Entertainment, and we’ll even throw in the mats, registration plates, 15 years worth of petrol and a years space tax.

Now will sir be paying with cash or by credit card?

Telenor agent: Ahh, err, umm

Sales assistant: Is Sir interested in buying the satellite or not?

Telenor agent: Err, well, we’ve recently had approval for the release of a Request for Proposal to buy a satellite…

Sales assistant: SECURITY! >