Eutelsat Group

Satellite Operators sign Crisis Connectivity Charter

14 October 2015 11:30

World-leading satellite operators step up support for the global humanitarian community

Eutelsat presents key UHD trends at MIPCOM

5 October 2015 08:25

The television business is dramatically transforming as broadcasters scale up production of premium content and delivery of an enhanced viewing experience.

Eutelsat and Facebook to partner on satellite initiative to get more Africans online

5 October 2015 07:00

Eutelsat Communications and Facebook today announce they are partnering on a new initiative that will leverage satellite technologies to get more Africans online.

EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite powered up and now in full commercial service

3 October 2015 09:58

Eutelsat Communications announces that its new EUTELSAT 8 West B has been fully powered up and is already broadcasting TV channels to over 52 million homes in the Middle East and North Africa. Launched on August 20 by an Ariane 5 rocket, the new high-power satellite is co-located with a constellation of satellites operated by Eutelsat and Nilesat at the 7/8 degrees West neighbourhood.

EUTELSAT 115 West B arrives in geostationary orbit

28 September 2015 09:42

EUTELSAT 115 West B, the first all-electric satellite of the Eutelsat Communications’ (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) global fleet, has completed the ascent to geostationary orbit and today began in orbit tests. Eutelsat’s new satellite is scheduled to enter full commercial service in mid-October, one month ahead of schedule.

SIS LIVE signs distribution agreement for Eutelsat Broadband’s NewsSpotter satellite newsgathering service

23 September 2015 10:11

SIS LIVE, leading broadcast connectivity supplier, has signed a distribution agreement with Eutelsat Broadband to use and resell its innovative NewsSpotter newsgathering service.

UBM EG selects Eutelsat for new EG SAT digital TV platform for Equatorial Guinea

14 September 2015 15:55

Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces a multiyear contract with United Business Machines EG (UBM), a leading distributor of IT products, services and solutions in Equatorial Guinea. The contract covers lease of capacity connected to the African beam of the EUTELSAT 16A satellite to broadcast the new EG SAT pay-TV platform.

Arqiva scales up Eutelsat satellite capacity for DTH broadcasting

12 September 2015 11:02

Arqiva, the leading communications infrastructure and media services company in the UK, announced today that it has signed a multi-year commitment with Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) for a 14th transponder at the 28° East video neighbourhood, to serve the UK DTH (Direct-to-Home) broadcasting market.

Telekom Austria Group and ANTIK Telecom pick EUTELSAT 16A satellite for new “ANTIK Sat” TV platform in Slovakia and Czech Republic

11 September 2015 11:51

Telekom Austria Group, Austria’s leading telco, and ANTIK Telekom, the largest regional telco in Slovakia, have selected the EUTELSAT 16A satellite of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) for their new Direct-to-Home platform for the Slovak and Czech market.

Eutelsat reveals new consumer research on Ultra HD and data on skyrocketing screen sales in key TV markets

11 September 2015 11:31

Pulse of Ultra HD market readiness presented at IBC2015 Consumers in key European TV markets are ready to embrace Ultra HD as a thrilling TV experience and to invest in equipment and content.

Eutelsat joins SAT>IP alliance

11 September 2015 10:29

Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced it is joining the SAT>IP Alliance as a Founding Member to support the development and worldwide adoption of the SAT>IP technology.

Satellite industry launches the Future Video Initiative

11 September 2015 09:59

Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) and SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), the two leading satellite companies in the global video distribution market, today announce a new, industry-wide initiative to develop and promote next-generation video technologies, standards and formats...

CANAL+ Group chooses Eutelsat to deliver DTT services in Africa

10 September 2015 11:35

Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced the signature of a multi-year contract with CANAL+ Overseas, the CANAL+ subsidiary in charge of broadcasting internationally and in French overseas territories. The contract is part of Africa’s ongoing move to a fully digital broadcasting environment which is one of the key technology transformations underway across the continent.

Finalists announced for the Eutelsat TV Awards 2015!

10 September 2015 09:52

Diversity, imagination, courage, creativity and exceptional quality – these are some of the features characterising the channels now shortlisted by an international jury for a prestigious Eutelsat TV Award.

Axesat selects next-generation EUTELSAT 115 West B satellite to provide connectivity solutions in South America

3 September 2015 16:01

Axesat, one of the leading enterprise connectivity providers in Latin America, has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder agreement with Eutelsat Americas, part of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) to provide corporate services in key South American countries.

SpeedCast Serviços Multimedia selects EUTELSAT 65 West A for professional video services

25 August 2015 14:41

Eutelsat do Brasil, the Brazilian affiliate of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL), has signed a multi-year agreement with SpeedCast Serviços Multimedia for Ku-band capacity on the upcoming EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite to support professional video services.

EUTELSAT 8 West B launch success

21 August 2015 02:40

Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that its EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite was successfully launched into orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket on August 20 at 20.34 UTC (17.34 in Kourou). Partial deployment of the solar panels of the 5.8 tonne satellite was completed within four hours of separation.