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​Orange Slovensko selects EUTELSAT 16A to expand its pay-TV offer via satellite

The new DTH platform will reach more Slovakian viewers nationwide and become one of the pillars of Orange’s convergent offer Paris, 14 September 2018 – Orange Slovensko has signed its first-ever multiyear contract with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) expanding its pay-TV offer via satellite and enabling a nationwide reach across Slovakia.

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Eutelsat signs long-term multiple-launch service agreement with Arianespace

Arianespace and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) have concluded a long-term multiple-launch service agreement on the occasion of the World Satellite Business Week in Paris. The agreement covers five launches until 2027 and will provide Eutelsat with assured access to space with schedule flexibility at cost effective prices.

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Philippe Oliva joins Eutelsat as EVP of Sales and Products

Philippe Oliva is appointed as Executive Vice President of Sales and Products as of September 3rd, 2018. He will report to Michel Azibert, Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial & Development Officer, with a view to succeeding him as Commercial Director during the course of 2019. Michel Azibert will continue to serve as Deputy CEO.

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How Vivo extended its 4G service to Brazil’s Fernando de Noronha archipelago

In 2017, VIVO, the leading Brazilian mobile phone company owned by Telefonica, was looking to extend its 4G network to the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, one of Brazil’s most popular tourist destinations. The islands’ distance from the mainland (350 km) and very low population density made it difficult and costly to connect via traditional networks.

EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS  FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2017-18 RESULTS

EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2017-18 RESULTS

Fully delivering on all financial objectives Improving revenue trend throughout the year for the Operating verticals (-1.3%) Revenues of €1,408 million down 1.9% like-for-like (-4.7% reported) EBITDA margin of 76.9% at constant currency, up from 76.7% in FY 17 LEAP cost saving program ahead of plan Strong rise in Discretionary Free-Cash-Flow, up 11.9% at constant currency Recommended dividend o

Eutelsat partners with Intelsat and SES in U.S. C-band Spectrum Proposal

Eutelsat partners with Intelsat and SES in U.S. C-band Spectrum Proposal

Leading global satellite operators Intelsat S.A., SES and Eutelsat announced today that they are aligned on a market-based proposal for the future use of the lower C-band spectrum in the U.S. Eutelsat has agreed to join the breakthrough proposal initiated by Intelsat, Intel and SES.

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