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Spacecom has announced that it has been selected to provide broadcast coverage for the 29th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to take place in South Africa from 19 January until the 10 February 2013

Spacecom AMOS-5 satellite will broadcast each game from all five South African stadiums in high-definition (HD) via its pan-African C-band.  

"Sports entertainment is spectacularly popular and a growing sector in the broadcast field, especially in South Africa. Spacecom is excited to have AMOS-5 at 17°E bring HD transmission to all of Africa," said Eyal Copitt, Spacecom's senior vice president of sales for Africa and Asia.

"AFCON showcases the fast moving pageantry of Africa's best football players. The broadcaster’s choice of our satellite reflects its confidence and understanding of our inherent advantages in providing service for the entire African continent."  

AMOS-5 provides its African clients with a high power-African C-band and three Ku-band beams providing connectivity to Europe and the Middle East.

 

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