Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, announced an expansion of its collaboration with iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global leader in broadcast and media solutions, promoting the distribution of religious channels globally through their project, “Faith Beyond.”
iKOMG’s Faith Beyond package is a fully managed, all-in-one service designed to support the specific needs of faith-based broadcasters looking to expand their reach and deepen audience engagement. Delivered via Intelsat’s Galaxy 19, Faith Beyond provides a complete distribution and engagement ecosystem. The solution integrates a variety of components including satellite broadcasting, OTT streaming, live events, cloud-native playout and metadata management into a single offering.
“Faith Beyond emphasizes our commitment to empowering faith-based broadcasters with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive media landscape,” said Rashmin Abhani, SVP Presale & Satellite Resource Management at iKOMG. “Combined with the unmatched reach and reliability of Galaxy 19, Faith Beyond enables ministries to effortlessly expand and engage with their audience. Our collaboration with Intelsat is built on a shared dedication to excellence, accessibility and scalable growth, delivering solutions broadcasters can trust.”
“The iKOMG dedication to providing high-quality religious content globally aligns perfectly with Intelsat’s mission to support and grow new opportunities for content providers,” said Rhys Morgan, RVP EMEA region, Intelsat. “This renewal underscores the enduring relevance of linear TV and free-to-air platforms such as Galaxy 19, demonstrating its continued importance for North American audience.”
This deal uses Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 (G-19) satellite, a premier free-to-air, direct-to-home neighborhood that provides broadcasters with a powerful platform to reach diverse audiences across North America. G-19 provides 5.7 million viewers with access to more than 110 channels, originating from 35 countries in over 20 languages. In addition to prominent faith-based programming, G-19 is home to premium entertainment, news and free-ad-support-streaming content.
Intelsat recently announced audience measurement capabilities to its enhanced VideoNow electronic program guide (EPG) for G-19, representing a significant step toward ad-monetization in the direct-to-home (DTH) free-to-air (FTA) satellite video market.
Unlike broadband-dependent services, G-19 is capable of reaching all households in North America, ensuring content is accessible regardless of internet reliability.
