ART/IND extends Intelsat deal

Lebanon-based channel aggregator ART/International Network Distribution (IND) has extended an agreement with satellite operator Intelsat for capacity at the 58° West position for the contribution and distribution of its channels in the Americas.

ART/IND aggregates a range of channels including Arabic, Italian and Greek services.

“Through this agreement, we are able to continue serving our growing number of channel affiliates and customers and enjoy the global coverage that we require,” said ART/IND CEO Karim Abdallah. “With its reliable satellite fleet and expansive coverage, Intelsat is uniquely capable of providing the access we need to serve our channel affiliates and customers.”