Algérie Telecom Satellite (ATS), a subsidiary of Algérie Telecom, plans to introduce a triple play service to provide customers with internet, telephone and video-on-demand (VOD) via satellite. ATS is looking to offer a pack that includes a digital demodulator with TV channels, high speed internet, telephony and VOD, as reported by ITB Web Africa. The […]
Algérie Telecom Satellite (ATS), a subsidiary of Algérie Telecom, plans to introduce a triple play service to provide customers with internet, telephone and video-on-demand (VOD) via satellite.
ATS is looking to offer a pack that includes a digital demodulator with TV channels, high speed internet, telephony and VOD, as reported by ITB Web Africa.
The package will reportedly be delivered in partnership with two public companies, the National Enterprise of Electronic Industries (ENIE) and the Algerian Industry of Telephony (INATEL). ATS is considering local production of the packs in order to reduce cost.
Commenting on the initiative, ATS President and CEO, Mohamed Anouar Benabdelouahad said: “This project aims to provide a service dedicated to individuals through the recently launched Algerian telecommunications satellite, Alcomsat-1. The acquisition of a pack of ATS allows the consumer to have only one antenna with added value,” he said.
This move is an attempt by ATS to leverage Algeria’s national satellite, the Alcomsat-1, to boost its revenues. ATS currently provides VSAT, geolocation and maritime telecommunications services.
In 2017, ATS recorded a turnover of US$52,861,600.
For 2018, ATS has targeted surpassing $61,600,000 in turnover and is aiming to achieve this by adding the triple play offering.
Launched in December 2017 by the China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC), the Alcomsat-1 satellite has 33 transponders of which nine are dedicated to the broadcasting of television channels and digital radios.
