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Eutelsat and PCTV renew long-term partnership to continue video distribution in Mexico
- Renewal reinforces EUTELSAT 117° West A as a leading video neighbourhood for Mexico and Latin America
- PCTV continues to rely on Eutelsat as a key enabler for the distribution of channels to cable headends across the region
Paris, 22 April 2026 - Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) today announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with PCTV, a leading content aggregation and distribution company in Mexico and part of Megacable Holdings, for the continued distribution of its video services via the EUTELSAT 117 West A (E117WA) satellite.
With this agreement, Eutelsat further reinforces its leadership in Mexico by continuing to host key players from the country’s broadcast and pay-TV ecosystem within its video neighborhood. This renewal consolidates E117WA as the cornerstone for television distribution in Mexico and a reference platform across Latin America.
PCTV, a central player in Mexico’s pay-TV ecosystem, will continue to leverage E117WA to deliver a wide portfolio of national and international channels to cable headends across Mexico and the region. This ensures reliable, high-quality content delivery, supporting operators in reaching millions of households with diverse programming, and evolving digital platforms.
José Ignacio González-Núñez, SVP Americas, Video Business Unit at Eutelsat, said: “Our continued partnership with PCTV reinforces the relevance of our 117° West video neighborhood in the Mexican market. We are proud to support a key player in the country’s pay-TV ecosystem and to continue enabling efficient and reliable content distribution across Mexico and Latin America.”
Jorge Alejandro Tanaka Orozco, General Director, PCTV added: “This renewal with Eutelsat allows us to continue delivering high-quality content to cable operators across Mexico and the region. EUTELSAT 117 West A remains a key platform for our distribution strategy, supporting our commitment to providing reliable and efficient services to our partners.”
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