Malaysia’s MEASAT to distribute Sun TV

MEASAT Global Berhad, Malaysia’s premier satellite solutions provider in the Asia-Pacific region, has signed an agreement with Sun TV Network, one of India's largest media conglomerates, to support the distribution of 37 TV channels via the MEASAT-3d satellite.
These channels, broadcast in seven languages, will reach over 140 million households in India and extend to audiences in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa.
"MEASAT is honoured to be selected by Sun TV to distribute their channels across multiple regions reinforcing our position as Asia’s preferred broadcast partner. With the state-of-the-art MEASAT-3d satellite at the 91.5°E hotslot, we are ready to deliver high-quality, reliable transmission services for one of India’s top broadcasters. This collaboration strengthens MEASAT's industry presence and recognition in India, enabling us to expand our services to meet customer demands,” commented Ganendra Selvaraj, Chief Commercial Officer, MEASAT.
S Kannan, Chief Technology Officer, Sun TV, added: “We are pleased to partner with MEASAT for satellite distribution to reach our audiences globally, including the most remote locations. MEASAT’s flexibility, broad portfolio of solutions, and extensive reach make them an ideal partner for ensuring our content delivery. We look forward to exploring further opportunities with MEASAT to enhance our offerings.”

MEASAT's MEASAT-3b and MEASAT-3d satellites at the prime 91.5°E hotslot facilitate the distribution of Direct-To-Home TV channels to over 20 million viewers across the region. The company offers a wide range of customised services, such as cellular backhaul and corporate networks to high-speed broadband internet. Additionally, it serves as an authorised reseller of Starlink services.
Sun TV Network's reach extends to more than 140 million Indian households. Furthermore, Sun TV Network's channels can be viewed across 27 countries including the USA, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.