Total solution combining satellite and IP-based technologies from AsiaSat and OCGL to support CTM’s Digital Macau initiative

Hong Kong, 4 January 2022 – CTM, leading telecom service provider in Macau, has selected Asia’s premier satellite solutions provider, Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and its subsidiary One Click Go Live (OCGL, formerly known as HERMES Live Technology Limited) to provide a satellite and IP-based total solution that will support CTM’s initiative in creating a ‘Digital Macau’, one of the world’s leading smart cities.

The complete, end-to-end solution comprises AsiaSat’s global satellite contribution and distribution services and a terrestrial IP distribution to viewers’ devices through OCGL’s live streaming platform.

In a recent effort to bring live coverage of sports and events to global audiences, AsiaSat, CTM and OCGL have worked together to distribute live telecast and live streaming of the 68th Macau Grand Prix, ingested with commentary in real-time to achieve a macro and micro market coverage through low-latency live streaming on the event’s digital platform and social media channel to audiences anywhere, any device.

“CTM is pleased to have cooperated with AsiaSat to set up a live streaming platform to deliver the Macau Grand Prix car race event to audiences worldwide. CTM is committed to providing a communications infrastructure that responds to the explosive demand for communications and entertainment needs of Macau’s tourist industry. This collaboration will mark a step forward for CTM in ushering the ‘Digital Macau’ and further fulfilling customers’ needs for high quality live streaming services,” said Eunice Cheang, Vice President of Strategic Programs of CTM.

“We are delighted that CTM has selected AsiaSat and our subsidiary One Click Go Live for delivering the live coverage of this world famous motorsport event. This was a perfect occasion to demonstrate our capabilities in providing customised, total video transmission solution – from satellite-based contribution and distribution service through terrestrial IP connectivity and other value-added services provided by One Click Go Live for live streaming to a global audience anywhere and on any device. We look forward to more collaboration in the year ahead while we set the new trend of distribution solution for our customers,” said Ina Lui, Senior Vice President, Commercial, Business Development & Strategy of AsiaSat.

“OCGL is excited to work with AsiaSat and support CTM in the global distribution of this prestigious motor racing event, and provide live streaming to audiences in more than 130 countries and regions. This collaboration has truly demonstrated our synergies and we are proud to integrate our solutions that enable AsiaSat to deliver a complete, end-to-end media solution offering to global customers,” said Samuel Yip, General Manager of One Click Go Live Limited.

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About AsiaSat

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) offers reliable satellite connectivity, media and data solutions to customers in the broadcast and telecom sectors through its core fleet of five in-orbit satellites – AsiaSat 5, AsiaSat 6, AsiaSat 7, AsiaSat 8 and AsiaSat 9, and teleport infrastructure. From traditional content distribution to headends, telcos, DTH, DTT platforms; Occasional Use; to One Click Go Live streaming service; IP-based, hybrid OTT service; hosting services, cutting edge VSAT solutions serving aviation, maritime, mobile backhaul, AsiaSat helps bridge the digital divide, aiming to be the foremost satellite solutions provider and an instinctive partner of choice in the Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit www.asiasat.com | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Mobile App

About CTM

Established in October 1981, CTM has been the leading telecom service provider in Macau offering a full range of professional telecommunications services including mobile, fixed telephony, fiber broadband and enterprise solutions. CTM has eight shops offering a wide variety of telecom products and caring customer services. The major shareholder is CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited with 99% of the shares, while Macao Postal Saving holds 1%.

With the great support of major shareholder, CTM has achieved full fiber broadband coverage in Macau and full indoor and outdoor 5G coverage, the next move will be focusing on the construction of the Internet-of-Things technology. With a reliable and stable network infrastructure, and by putting increasing levels of effort into developing smart applications for daily usage, CTM is determined to construct a Digital Macau and to realize a smart living environment between people and things, and between things and internet. For more information, please visit www.ctm.net

About One Click Go Live

One Click Go Live Limited (formerly known as HERMES Live Technology Limited) offers one-stop video live-streaming solutions, from event planning and management, on-site video production and virtual conference, to live streaming platform and post production. Best for corporate events, webinars, AGM, entertainment and arts performances, sports events and education, One Click Go Live has delivered more than 300 events, reaching an audience of over 20 million in 52 countries. One Click Go Live, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, is a majority-owned subsidiary of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), Asia’s premier satellite solutions provider. For more information, please visit www.oneclickgolive.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

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