New deal between Intigral and STC promises more TV channels

Intigral has announced the successful launch of a dedicated fiber optic data link, STM-16, which connects Intigral’s office in Dubai to Saudi Telecom Company’s (STC) broadcast operations in Saudi Arabia (KSA). STC’s IPTV customers will now enjoy more than double the channel lineup, including HD channels, as well as an increase in content offering and broadcast quality.

The new fiber data link will allow STC and Intigral to benefit from four times higher data transfer bandwidth compared to the previous link.

“The STM-16 service comes in line with STC’s strategy that’s based on inventing new services that distinguish its customers, particularly with respect to multimedia content, and is aligned with the company’s vision in an industry that witnesses developments in its digital potential,” stated a spokesperson at STC.

“Based on our longstanding partnership with Intigral and their track record, we are confident that they will meet the demands of our subscribers who are always looking for a unique experience in digital media.”

During the implementation of the project, two STM-16 links were built, one of which is the main link that travels through a land route between the United Arab Emirates and the KSA; and the second is a backup submarine link which uses the Europe India Gateway (EIG) network for its communications cable system. With the activation of the two links, complete data redundancy is achieved through the two different geographical routes.

“We are very proud to be working with STC on this project,” said Ismaeel Makdisi, Acting CEO of Intigral.

“We understand that the telecom company’s main objective is to provide their subscribers with the best services and the latest innovations in the digital content space and we are confident that with the launch of this project the user experience will be enhanced significantly.”