12/09/2008

HBO Central Europe Launches Three HD Channels on AMOS

IBC Show: Amsterdam – 12 September 2008: Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), the AMOS satellites operator, today announced that HBO Central Europe has launched three new HD channels using Spacecom’s AMOS satellites. The three channels target HBO’s growing presence in key markets of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The leading Central European producer and broadcaster signed a deal with Spacecom to expand its channel bouquet on the AMOS satellites for transmission of its new HD channels during a ten-year period. The three new HD channels contain premium content, which until now had been distributed in SD format only, and now will be retailed by cable and DTH platforms across the CEE region.

The addition of these leading HD channels strengthens AMOS’ channel neighborhood and the new deal demonstrates the strong, long-term partnership between the two companies.

Linda Jensen, CEO of HBO Central Europe said, "Spacecom has provided us with excellent service over the years, and AMOS was the natural home for our HD channels."

According to Ori Onn, Spacecom COO, “We are delighted to further expand our partnership with HBO CE and to support the growing business of this leading European broadcaster.  AMOS is the 1st satellite that offers HD channels dedicated to the CEE region and this demonstrates our leading market position in the region.  HBO CE is a great business partner and we look forward to adding more services and to supporting their growing channel bouquet.”

David Pollack, Spacecom President and CEO, commented, “Our ongoing relationship with HBO CE represents the essence of our business model – working together to enlarge and enhance channels and networks so that all sides achieve a win-win situation. We are excited and remain committed to this growing region.”

ABOUT SPACECOM
Space-Communication Ltd. (Spacecom) is the operator of the AMOS satellites, which provide high-quality broadcast and communication services in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The AMOS satellite constellation, consists of AMOS-1, AMOS-2 and AMOS-3, which are co-located at the prime orbital position of 4°W, and serves Direct-To-Home and other television platforms in Europe and the Middle East, as well as provides a secure and stable transmission to government agencies. The extensive signal strength and prime location makes the AMOS platform particularly suitable for DBS and DTH operators, as well as a wide range of broadcasters, ISPs, telecommunications operators, and network integrators with Internet, voice, data and digital TV services.

Based in Israel, Spacecom is traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) as SCC. Its major shareholders are Eurocom, Israel Aerospace Industries, General Satellite Services Co. (GSSC) and Mer Services Group.

For more information please see http://www.amos-spacecom.com

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