High Definition (HDTV)
HDTV is already a tremendous success in North America, and it is rapidly being adopted across Europe . Why then is introduction of HDTV growth so slow in Asia? The main answer is inadequate delivery systems. Most Pay-TV system operators in Asia have not yet invested in HD compatible equipment or upgraded their networks to support the bandwidth requirements of HDTV. ABS is the solution to this problem.
The wide-area Ku-band coverage of the Southern Beam on ABS-1 is the perfect platform for HD channel operators to bypass terrestrial Pay-TV system operators and bring HD content directly to viewers' homes. While there is a tremendous number of HD compatible television sets installed in Asia , it is difficult to find the critical mass of potential viewers needed in any one area to justify launching an HD channel. Asia Broadcast Satellite's open-access DTH platform on ABS-1 allows access to all of Asia on a single beam, making every HD television owner in Asia your potential customer.