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ITV produces programme for other TV channels e.g Bodyguard for the BBC. Does anybody have a rough idea what selling the a series of this nature is to a broadcaster is worth compared to the ad revenues generated by showing such a programme?

I'm hoping that when the live concert announcement comes it also includes a joint ticket plus headset purchase option. Based upon the prices quoted in the Steven Hancock presentation £200 is cheap - assuming it is a must watch concert.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wp-M5TJ_tI&feature=youtu.be

https://spacenews.com/echostars-charlie-ergen-inmarsat-bid-refusal-a-disappointment-industry-needs-scale-and-broadband-is-the-future/

Hi all,will the the new TechMet downstream rare earth separation unit process material in excess of TH's offtake agreement?

this looks a little more interesting

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/aug/07/itv-joins-hollywood-giants-to-back-video-streaming-service-for-mobiles

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlvVsIQh_lk/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/investing/shares/questor-share-tip-sirius-minerals-speculative-buy/

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/love-island-on-demand-beats-iplayer-f7n75cmdp

Thanks for ther reply Elrico,

do you think there is a possibility that instead of selling all of the sbtx stake OPTI might look to sell smaller tranches with a view to maximising shareholder value in the future? I'm assuming that OPTI does not receive any ongoing feeds/royalties from sbtx licensing its IP?

Hi all,

If OPTI sells its stake in sbtx and distributes it to OPTI shareholders as cash how will OPTI benefit from any future growth in sbtx?

Continuous connectivity to low earth orbiting satellites enables a new level of satellite efficiency and commercial possibility
Inmarsat and AddValue sign significant contract, revolutionising commercial and research-focused satellite operations via the Inter-Satellite Data Relay System

28 June 2018: An agreement signed today by Inmarsat, the world’s leading mobile satellite communications company, and flight hardware manufacturer AddValue, together with a leading satellite operator, is set to streamline the way satellite operators conduct their commercial and research operations with small, near earth orbit satellites.

two men shaking hands
Chairman and CEO of Addvalue, Dr Colin Chan, and Todd McDonell, Vice President of Inmarsat Global Government

The agreement will allow the spacecraft to stay in continuous communications with their operation centre on the ground, thereby enabling mission tasking and mission data delivery in near real time. This agreement heralds the first constellation of Inter-Satellite Data Relay System (IDRS™) equipped satellites, one that will provide a game changing capability for satellite operators.

Previously, low earth orbiting satellite connectivity has been limited to when the spacecraft is within line-of-sight of an Earth station. This delays in-orbit testing, mission control and fault-finding efforts. With IDRS on-board, the satellite operators will have access to on-demand, 24/7, near real-time, two-way IP-based links to all of their assets. This will allow them to respond to customer requirements and to operational anomalies in a timelier manner.

Addvalue has worked with Inmarsat to develop a terminal suitable for deployment on a wide range of satellites, even down to small satellites within the sub-50 kg class. The Addvalue terminal on-board the satellite will communicate to its operations centre via Inmarsat’s award winning, global network. The highly reliable, global, geostationary network is uniquely suited to delivering the cost effective, low-latency, on-demand data communications system, known as IDRS, to support commercial and scientific missions. The combination of light weight and small form factor on-board equipment plus low cost makes the system perfect for carrying out telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) communications and mission tasking, receiving mission data monitoring, trouble-shooting and restoring operations.

Todd McDonell, Vice President of Global Government at Inmarsat, comments on the importance of this partnership: “This service enables the constellation to be controlled and to transfer mission data via Inmarsat’s global geostationary satellite communications network, wherever and whenever required. This will help low earth orbit satellite operators to achieve their mission more effectively and will broaden the capability that they will be able to offer their users. What’s even more exciting is that this is only the first of a set of potential commercial and

Eutelsat has plenty of wriggle room with the caveas at the bottom of the RNS:

Eutelsat reserves the right to announce an offer or possible offer for Inmarsat or participate in an offer or possible offer for Inmarsat or take any other action which would otherwise be restricted under Rule 2.8 of the Code within six months from the date of this announcement in the following circumstances: (i) with the consent of the Board of Inmarsat; (ii) if a third party (including another publicly identified potential offeror) announces a firm intention to make an offer for Inmarsat; (iii) if Inmarsat announces a "whitewash" proposal or a reverse takeover; or (iv) if the Panel determines there has been a material change of circumstances.

Hi Whatshares, the Kaiser Chief's link doesn't work for me. Does it still work for you? thanks

https://www.satellitetoday.com/business/2018/06/11/echostar-fails-in-initial-bid-for-inmarsat-the-industry-reacts/

New Order on there even I will purchase an Oculus Go...

A few for starters.... 1. Fans buying a concert ticket have an option to purchase the concert to view via MVR later 2. MVR gift card for avid fans 3. Discounted MVR viewing pass when somebody downloads an album or single Any other suggestions?

Hi all, just received my first MVR email promoting new content. Along with groups/artists already mentioned its features Izzy Bizo: https://melodyvr.com/performance/izzybizu/?utm_source=MelodyVR+Subscribers&utm_campaign=e6b979429e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_05_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e96299ce87-e6b979429e-49036329

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44156662

Thanks for the reply Hemingway. Looking at the accounts for the year to Nov 2017 revenue was �43.9m from 100,240 customers - a mixture of corporate & consumer accounts. Revenue (�43.9m) divided by number of customers (100,240) = average income per customer �438.00. Based upon the Mail article there are around 20m homes on internet speeds of less than 2Mbps in Europe. Lets says over the next few years we become the market leaders with a market share of 15% e.g 3m customers. 3m customers paying �438 per annum gives significant revenue. However, of course, we have no idea what the company's fixed costs are and the variable cost associated with each customer to provide access and service. I'm assuming they will be looking at the US soon? regards PensionDeficit