Spacecom, the operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, has announcedthat Nepal’s Dish Media Network has expanded its long-term association withAMOS-4. Located at the 65°E prime orbital position, AMOS-4 provides Dishhomewith satellite capacity enabling the DTH provider to expand its SD and HDchannel services.

Founded in 2009, Dish Media Network is a DTH operator withdistribution covering Nepal. Dishhome’s capacity on AMOS-4 is contracted forthe satellite’s lifetime.

AMOS-4 has eight Ku-band transponders of 108 MHz andfour Ka-band transponders of 216MHz, each with steerable beams. Offering broadcastand broadband reach for satellite services including DTH, video distribution,VSAT communications and broadband internet, the satellite’s geographic positionis designed to meet broadcast and broadband needs within the Asian, African andMiddle Eastern markets.