Rendering of the Space Norway THOR 8 satellite. Photo: Thales Alenia Space
Space Norway has signed a new broadcast deal in the Nordic region with Allente, a major player in the Nordic pay-TV market, for long-term satellite capacity from the 1 degree West orbital position. This partnership aims to enhance communication infrastructure and service delivery across the region. The deal was announced Sept. 11.
The two players have been working together for quite some time. The long-term collaboration between Space Norway and Allente is based on inter-satellite diversification, using Thor 5, Thor 6, and Thor 7 satellites. Following the expansion to the newly announced Thor 8 program, the parties have agreed to continue their relationship. The capacity agreement is also supported by the satellite uplink infrastructure at Space Norway’s Nittedal Teleport.
“This agreement secures the capacity we need to keep delivering the TV experience our customers expect. A reliable, high-quality service, available everywhere in the Nordics, whether in cities, small towns, or the most remote locations. Allente will continue to provide uninterrupted access to the content people love today and for many years to come,” Jon-Espen Nergård, CTO of Allente said in a statement.