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Eutelsat and BHS renew capacity deal at 7/8° West, MENA’s leading Orbital Position
- · Multi-year contract for Ku-band capacity
- · Strengthening long-term collaboration between BHS and Eutelsat
- · Reaffirming the strategic value of Eutelsat’s 7/8° West video neighbourhood across the MENA region.
Paris, 9 Sep 2025 - Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) today announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with BHS Telecommunications, a key regional player in TV distribution and broadcast services in the MENA region. Under the new agreement, BHS will lease Ku-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 7 West A satellite, located at the 7/8° West orbital position, the prime broadcast neighbourhood for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
BHS, a long-standing Eutelsat partner, specializes in the delivery of end-to-end broadcast and telecommunications solutions, including satellite and fibre distribution, IP connectivity, streaming, playout and video monitoring. With decades of experience in the region, BHS is a trusted partner for global and regional broadcasters seeking robust content distribution.
The 7/8° West video neighbourhood reaches over 66 million TV homes across MENA, offering exceptional coverage, signal quality and access to a strong line-up of regional and international content. Through this renewal, BHS will continue to support broadcasters in delivering diverse programming to millions of viewers via satellite.
The new contract reinforces the ongoing collaboration between the two companies reaffirming both partners' commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance satellite services in one of the world's most dynamic broadcast markets.
Raymond Estphan Rahme, RVP MENA Sales, Eutelsat’s Video Business Unit, said, “The renewal of our partnership with BHS not only confirms the enduring strength of our collaboration but also highlights the unmatched strategic value of the 7/8° West orbital position. This agreement strengthens our leading position in MENA and showcases our ability to provide flexible, high-quality satellite solutions tailored to our customers’ evolving needs.”
Hamid Rahmani, CEO & Managing Director of BHS, added: “In Eutelsat, we see a partner with whom we have built a long-standing relationship, as we work together with Eutelsat, we will be placing our expectations in the sky and focus on the next milestones in the journey ahead together. Our goals are centered on giving our broadcast customers the best value proposition without them worrying about service interruptions. This is more important than ever in today's media market which is constantly changing and developing.”
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Eutelsat is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. Eutelsat 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 (GEO) satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. Eutelsat addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes around 6,400 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat'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 Eutelsat employs more than 1,600 people across more than 75 countries. Eutelsat 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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