Eutelsat and Télécoms Sans Frontières: A renewed commitment to emergency connectivity and digital inclusion

• Signature of the renewed patronage driving impactful humanitarian action
• Enhancing TSF’s capacity to tackle the communications challenges of emergency aid
• 152,000 people assisted globally, including:1,900 individuals affected by natural disasters
• 90,000 refugees and migrants
• 55,000+ individuals provided with connectivity assistance
• 96,700+ people accessed vital humanitarian information
• 600+ youth trained in digital literacy and vocational skills

Paris, Pau, 6 February 2025 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), a leading global satellite operator, and Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF), the pioneering NGO in emergency telecommunications, are pleased to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership. This renewed agreement builds upon the first patronage convention initiated in 2022, further strengthening a collaboration that began in 2007.

Empowering Humanitarian Response through connectivity. Headquartered in Pau, France, with a regional office in Latin America, TSF has intervened in more than 80 countries. The organization’s mission is to restore connectivity and provide critical information access in humanitarian situations, using cutting-edge technological solutions. With the ability to deploy within 24 hours of a sudden crisis, TSF offers direct aid to affected communities while supporting coordination centers with essential connectivity.

Between 2022 and 2024, Eutelsat’s contributions have been instrumental in supporting TSF’s initiatives, leading to remarkable outcomes[1]:

A shared vision for Social Responsibility. Eutelsat’s enhanced financial and logistical support reflects the Group’s commitment to leveraging satellite technology for the greater good. By supporting TSF’s capacity to continue its vital work, Eutelsat underscores its dedication to connecting sustainably and bringing vital connectivity to those who need it most.

Eva Berneke, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat Group, commented: “For nearly two decades, our partnership with TSF has demonstrated the transformative power of satellite technology in addressing global humanitarian challenges. This renewed agreement reinforces Eutelsat’s belief that connectivity is not just about technology but, above all, about people. Together with TSF, we are proud to continue bridging the digital divide and making a tangible difference in the lives of those facing critical moments.”

Jean-François Cazenave, Chairman of Télécoms Sans Frontières, added: “By renewing this partnership, Eutelsat and TSF reaffirm their shared commitment to supporting those whose lives have been dramatically altered by disasters and humanitarian crises around the world. These next three years of partnership will mark 20 years of trust and collaboration between our teams to establish vital satellite links in times of crisis. Eutelsat's unwavering support empowers our organization to turn shared values into action, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to restore communication and hope to people in their most vulnerable moments.”

[1]To calculate the impact of Eutelsat Group's support, the contribution amount is reported annually against total expenses. This ratio is then applied to the number of beneficiaries for each mission.