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Satellite Jamming - Al Jazeera Documentary
Satellite interference on Arab TV channels has become a very common issue in the Middle East. Millions of viewers are unable to enjoy their favorite channels due to continuous signal jamming.
In 2009 the London based Arab channel “Al Hiwar” suffered from satellite interference during its coverage of the Egyptian Parliamentary elections. Later on the channel was removed and banned from the Egyptian owned satellite company “Nilesat”.
In 2010 the FIFA world cup opening match on Al Jazeera Sports channel was signal jammed. Since 2011, Al Jazeera News Channels continue to be the subject of interference.
What is Satellite Interference and how does it work? Is it intentional or non-intentional and how to determine that? This film focuses on Satellite Interference discussing its technical, legal and political impact.
Satellite interference on Arab TV channels has become a very common issue in the Middle East. Millions of viewers are unable to enjoy their favorite channels due to continuous signal jamming.
In 2009 the London based Arab channel “Al Hiwar” suffered from satellite interference during its coverage of the Egyptian Parliamentary elections. Later on the channel was removed and banned from the Egyptian owned satellite company “Nilesat”.
In 2010 the FIFA world cup opening match on Al Jazeera Sports channel was signal jammed. Since 2011, Al Jazeera News Channels continue to be the subject of interference.
What is Satellite Interference and how does it work? Is it intentional or non-intentional and how to determine that? This film focuses on Satellite Interference discussing its technical, legal and political impact.
