Delivery of local channels in High Definition over the LTVS satellite network The Local TV on Satellite (LTVS) system will deliver programming from all full-power TV stations within a local market by direct-to-home Ka-band satellite transmissions. End-users will be equipped with small antennas and TV set-top boxes capable of receiving the LTVS satellite signal in conjunction with one of the other Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) services. The LTVS satellites will be collocated at an orbital slot between 105° and 115°W, near the major direct broadcast satellites. LTVS will be capable of delivering both Standard Definition TV (SDTV) and High Definition TV (HDTV) as defined by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) Digital TV standard. Local market is defined as the Nielsen Designated Market Area (DMA) of that end user. Only stations within the end user's DMA will be delivered to the subscriber.

A description of the iBlast data delivery network iBlast Networks is creating an autonomous delivery network using IP in the digital TV spectrum. The network will be open and standards-based. Content providers will use the iBlast network to deliver their services to consumers. The iBlast service will be free to consumers who receive advertiser-supported material, though content providers might bill for some services that they provide over the iBlast network. The content providers are iBlast's customers.

MBNS Status Report The first spacecraft to be used by MBNS, Measat-1, was launched in January 1996. The craft has been tested and all systems are functioning normally. The satellite has five high powered Ku-band transponders with EIRPs reaching as high as 57 dBW. The transponders can be allocated among regional beams covering Malaysia, India, and the Philippines. Three of the transponders will be used for Malaysian coverage and the remaining two for India.

The MEASAT broadcast Network The first spacecraft to be used by MBNS, Measat-1, was launched in January 1996. The craft has been tested and all systems are functioning normally. The satellite has five high powered Ku-band transponders with EIRPs reaching as high as 57 dBW. The transponders can be allocated among regional beams covering Malaysia, India, and the Philippines. Three of the transponders will be used for Malaysian coverage and the remaining two for India.

The Worldwide Satellite Broadcasting Test System The first spacecraft to be used by MBNS, Measat-1, was launched in January 1996. The craft has been tested and all systems are functioning normally. The satellite has five high powered Ku-band transponders with EIRPs reaching as high as 57 dBW. The transponders can be allocated among regional beams covering Malaysia, India, and the Philippines. Three of the transponders will be used for Malaysian coverage and the remaining two for India.