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Eutelsat renews long-term partnership with SRG SSR, Switzerland’s public broadcaster
- · Further cementing 30-year partnership
- · Assuring broadcast continuity of SSR SSG Group's High-Definition television channels and radio stations to audiences across Switzerland
- · Showcasing the unparalleled coverage of the high-power HOTBIRD satellites at 13° East, one of the largest broadcasting systems across Europe and MENA
Paris, 1st July 2025 - Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and Swiss broadcasting corporation SSR SRG are pleased to announce the multi-year renewal of their capacity agreement at Eutelsat’s leading HOTBIRD video neighbourhood, cementing a partnership spanning over 30 years.
This new multi-year agreement assures the broadcast continuity of SSR SSG Group's High-Definition television channels and radio stations to audiences across Switzerland who are living beyond the range of quality terrestrial reception. Channels available on HOTBIRD include RTS 1, RTS 2, SRF 1, SRF 2, SRF info, RSI La 1 and RSI La 2.
With their unparalleled pan-European coverage, the high-power HOTBIRD satellites at 13° East form one of the largest broadcasting systems across Europe and MENA. In Europe alone, they reach more than 130 million TV homes, with over 90% cable and IPTV penetration, making 13° East the leading DTH, cable, IP, and DTT provider across the region.
Satellite technology plays a vital role in Switzerland, by reducing the need for disruptive infrastructure projects—such as tunnelling through mountainous regions to lay fibre cables. Moreover, satellites provide a compelling solution for delivering content to remote and hard-to-reach communities across the country.
Aymeric Genty, President of Eutelsat’s Video Business Unit commented: “We are honoured that SRG SSR, Switzerland’s public broadcaster, is continuing to rely on Eutelsat to deliver its leading entertainment offering to millions of homes across Switzerland and further afield. This new agreement enables audiences to continue receiving their favourite channels, no matter how remote their location, and highlights the crucial role satellite continues to play in connecting communities and delivering essential services.”
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Eutelsat Group is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. The Group was formed through the combination of the Company and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 34 Geostationary satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. The Group addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes more than 6,500 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat Group’s unique suite of in-orbit assets and ground infrastructure enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The Company is headquartered in Paris and the Eutelsat Group employs more than 1,500 people across more than 50 countries. The Group is committed to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable connectivity to help bridge the digital divide. The Company is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) and the London Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL)
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