The expected use of this satellite is for Chinese regional channels and Cband distributed Networks for cable and DTH operators e.g HBO, Cinemax etc etc The Ku beams which don't cover Australia and New Zealand are expected to carry DTH regional pay tv services for Hong Kong /China and other parts of Asia. One again being a newer satellite this satellite gives very strong cband reception over Asia, Australia, NZ and the Pacific Islands.
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This satellite just came into use early August 04