Middle Eastern Deal for VOOM HD

CANNES, April
17: VOOM HD Networks has inked a carriage agreement with Orbit
Communications to launch its VOOM HD channel in the Middle East.

The agreement, brokered by Zonemedia, sees the
launch of the first HD channel in the region. "VOOM HD is the ideal
collaborator for introducing HD programming to our growing viewership,"
said Samir Abdulhadi, the president and CEO of Orbit Communications. "With
its reputation for stellar HD production and the great diversity of programming
in its extensive catalogue, VOOM presents a compelling, high-quality
offering."

The pay-TV platform will launch the channel this
month, reaching subscribers in the Middle East and North Africa.