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5 October 2021 11:35

Eutelsat’s Konnect Africa selected by Globacom to bring satellite broadband to underserved regions of Nigeria

Multi-year, multi-Gbps wholesale capacity commitment Showcasing satellite’s ability to enable telcos to achieve ubiquitous reach for their services, helping to bridge Africa’s digital divide
Paris, 05 October 2021 – In the presence of the French President, Emmanuel Macron, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Globacom have signed at the Elysée Palace in Paris, a multi-year, multi

30 September 2021 09:41

Eutelsat statement

Paris, 30 September 2021 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) confirms that the proposal received from Mr. Patrick Drahi - and rejected unanimously by the relevant governance bodies of the company - prices Eutelsat at 12.10 euros per share, all dividend attached.

29 September 2021 19:20

Eutelsat statement concerning press rumours

Paris, 29 September 2021 – Pursuant to market rumours, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) confirms that it has received an unsolicited, preliminary and non-binding proposal from Patrick Drahi in connection with a potential transaction on all of the company’s share capital. The relevant governance bodies of Eutelsat Communications have unanimously decided not to engage in discussions bas

21 September 2021 12:37

Eutelsat’s Konnect Russia and RTCOMM sign MoU for connectivity distribution for sea and river vessels in Russia

Eutelsat Communications’ Russian broadband operation, Konnect Russia and RTCOMM, Russia’s leading distributor of satellite communications have signed a memorandum of understanding for the distribution of connectivity services in Russia.

8 September 2021 17:46

Eutelsat completes OneWeb equity investment

Paris, 8 September 2021 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) confirms the closing of its $550m equity investment in OneWeb announced on April 27, 2021. Subject to completion of the subsequently announced investments in OneWeb by Bharti and Hanwha, Eutelsat will hold a 17.6% stake.
Rodolphe Belmer, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat, said: “We are delighted to close this invest

1 September 2021 09:31

Eutelsat’s EUTELSAT 172B selected by Lintasarta to support rural connectivity services in Indonesia

Illustrating the attraction of satellite to accelerate the reduction of the digital divide Confirming the unparalleled coverage of the 172° orbital position over Asia Pacific
Paris, 1 September 2021 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Lintasarta, a premier service provider, have signed a contract for capacity on EUTELSAT 172B to support connectivity services in Indonesia.

31 July 2021 08:20

Successful launch of EUTELSAT QUANTUM, the first full software-defined satellite

Unprecedented in-orbit reconfigurability heralding a new era of commercial satellite service Showcasing innovative expertise of the European Space industry
Paris, 31 July 2021 – The EUTELSAT QUANTUM satellite was successfully launched into Geostationary Transfer Orbit by Arianespace using an Ariane 5 rocket that lifted off from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana

30 July 2021 07:16

FULL YEAR 2020-21 RESULTS

Operating Verticals revenues at the top end of our expected range Further high level of Free Cash Flow generation Topline to grow from FY 2022-23 with an acceleration in FY 2023-24 Adjusted Discretionary Free Cash Flow objective for FY 2021-22 raised by €30m; growth from FY 2022-23 Recommending 5% dividend increase to €0.93[1] per share

Paris, 30 July 2021 – Th

29 July 2021 12:19

Eutelsat ADVANCE, Eutelsat's new end-to-end managed connectivity service, gains early traction in the maritime sector

Strong market traction with strong interest from the maritime sector Enabling connectivity operators to enhance their service portfolios
Paris, 29 July 2021-Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced that the first agreements have been signed with maritime connectivity operators for Eutelsat ADVANCE, its new end-to-end managed connectivity solution.
Several operators ha

28 July 2021 10:33

Eutelsat supports Telespazio in the roll-out of a connectivity solution in Peru

Multi-year agreement on EUTELSAT 117 West B satellite for rural backhauling in coverage of the Peruvian Amazon Over 1,300 sites gaining access to connectivity as part of Peru's national programme to bridge the digital divide
Paris, 28 July 2021 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo and Thales, have concluded a contract for the provisi

30 June 2021 11:32

EUTELSAT 36D satellite selected by Airbus to embark its latest Ultra High Frequency payload

Incremental payload providing additional revenue stream Further optimising the value-creation of Eutelsat’s in-orbit assets Demonstrating Eutelsat’s ability to serve governments as trusted partners
Paris, June 30, 2021 – Eutelsat Communications’ (Euronext Paris: ETL) EUTELSAT 36D satellite has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space to carry its latest Ultra High Frequency (UHF) payload.

24 June 2021 10:57

​Eutelsat launches Eutelsat ADVANCE for end-to-end managed connectivity services

Eutelsat Communications has launched Eutelsat ADVANCE, a global network solution for unlimited reach in a world where increasing digitalisation is having a massive impact on connectivity requirements for businesses.