SES And Sky Extend Satellite Partnership

SES and Sky have extended their long-standing partnership with a new multi-year agreement covering direct-to-home (DTH) satellite services across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

Under the renewed agreement, Sky will continue to use SES satellite capacity at the 28.2 degrees East orbital position to deliver television services to millions of households across the region.

The deal extends a partnership between the two companies that dates back to 1988 and highlights the continued role of satellite technology in delivering television services at scale.

"As we give customers more choice in how they access Sky, satellite continues to play an important role in how we deliver our services to customers across the UK and Ireland," said Nick Herm, Group Chief Operating Officer, Sky. "This agreement with SES provides the reliability, reach and service quality we need to continue delivering the viewing experience our satellite customers expect."

"Sky has been a valued partner of SES for nearly four decades, and this agreement marks another important milestone in our relationship while reinforcing our commitment to the UK and Ireland market," said Deepak Mathur, President Media Vertical at SES. "This significant multi-year renewal demonstrates the confidence that leading broadcasters continue to place in satellite. It remains an effective way to deliver premium content at scale, providing the reach, reliability and resilience broadcasters depend on while delivering exceptional viewing experiences to millions of households."

The renewed agreement extends the companies' relationship into the next decade, with satellite continuing to form part of Sky's television delivery infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.