What is Direct?

Direct is the award-winning premium live video news service, which offers incoming live video news from APTN's fixed and mobile links from around the world.

Features
- Live, on-demand video of breaking news and events.
- Content is raw, unbranded and unedited.
- Can be licensed on either a subscription or ad-hoc basis (for specific events, eg, royal wedding, 9/11 anniversary, etc).

Events covered by Direct include:
- Statements and press conferences.
- Elections.
- Summits and conferences.
- Natural and man-made disasters.
- Riots and protests.
- Key worldwide events eg, 2012 US presidential elections, plus the excitement surrounding the London games.

Why should I subscribe to Direct?

Direct gives you access to news video, as it happens.

Direct has consistently proven its value to subscribers whenever there is a need for live video news pictures on-demand.

The live nature of Direct means your newsroom is always up to speed on the latest breaking news and events.

Direct Online provides constantly updated information on the footage being transmitted and the ability to communicate and request coverage directly with Direct’s Content Managers.

Direct Online gives you access to content information, planned coverage, and a message board that provides interactive communication with APTN Direct's dedicated content managers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A live stream of Direct's coverage is also available to view online.

You can also download a Desktop Ticker that automatically highlights and updates information on content coming through on Direct. Any late changes, or notifications of breaking news are communicated via an 'Alerts' function – which also displays on the Desktop Ticker.

What is the Desktop Ticker?

The Desktop Ticker is available to all Direct clients.

The Desktop Ticker automatically updates content information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Imminent changes and announcements from the Direct content managers will also be communicated via 'Alerts', which are visible once you have downloaded the Desktop Ticker.

Access to the message board, giving you a direct line of communication with the Direct content managers - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, can also be launched via the Desktop Ticker.

Click here to view the Desktop Ticker's functionality.

What are the system requirements?

PC Compatible
32 Mb RAM
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP or 7 operating system
Internet Explorer

How do I receive Direct?

Direct is broadcast via satellite - the satellite will vary dependant on your location.

Details of the satellite co-ordinates will be forwarded once you have made the decision to subscribe to Direct. You will need an IRD (Integrated Receiver Decoder) to receive this service.

When do I receive Direct?

Direct's satellite channels operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you have any further questions or want to subscribe, Contact Us and select your country (via the drop-down) to locate your local sales contact.

Alternatively, complete the Trial Enquiry Form and we will respond to you directly.