Hughes and Avanti demonstrate single antenna solution for HDTV and broadband

摘要

A new satellite solution that combines HDTV and broadband data signals was demonstrated by Hughes Europe and Avanti Communications at IBC. The dual-feed antenna unit opens the potential to deliver consumers triple-play service offerings of high-speed Internet access, HDTV, and VoIP—all over a single dish installation. The new dual-LNB (low noise block down converter) solution will be introduced in the Southern European market first, with plans for expansion into other regions next year. It follows the launch of Avanti's HYLAS 1 satellite last year, which brought high-capacity Ka-band broadband coverage to Europe's 'not-spots'. "This new offering will position us well to meet the continuing large demand for consumer broadband in underserved regions of Europe," says Matthew O'Connor, Chief Operating Officer, Avanti Communications. "It's a giant step forward to tap this huge market, and is evidence of our strong and growing partnership— combining Hughes global leadership in providing high-speed satellite Internet service, with Avanti's launch of more HYLAS satellites in the coming years."