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Eutelsat hits new milestone of 6,000 TV channels

Eutelsat hits new milestone of 6,000 TV channels

Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) has crossed the threshold of 6,000 channels broadcasting via its fleet, further consolidating its position as a premium satellite operator and service provider to the global broadcasting industry.

EUTELSAT 65 West A flies into Kourou for Ariane launch on 9 March

EUTELSAT 65 West A flies into Kourou for Ariane launch on 9 March

Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that its EUTELSAT 65 west A satellite arrived in Kourou on 6 February and is on track for launch on 9 March by an Ariane rocket. Lift-off of the 6.5 tonne satellite is scheduled on 9 March at 02:22 local time (05:22 GMT, 06:22 CET).

EUTELSAT 9B satellite soars into space

EUTELSAT 9B satellite soars into space

The EUTELSAT 9B satellite of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) was successfully launched into geosynchronous transfer orbit today by ILS using a Proton rocket that lift off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 04.20 (22.20 GMT, 23.20 CET on January 29).

Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe chooses Eutelsat to accelerate transition to digital TV

Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe chooses Eutelsat to accelerate transition to digital TV

Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces it has sealed a three-year contract with the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) for Ku-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 3B satellite. The capacity will be used to deliver twelve free-to-view channels to a nationwide network of 48 Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) transmitters so that Zimbabwean viewers can benefit from improved

Eutelsat TV Awards winners revealed!

Eutelsat TV Awards winners revealed!

Creativity, innovation, energy and exceptional talent are the hallmarks of the winners of this year's Eutelsat TV Awards that were announced in Rome tonight at a gala ceremony attended by over 300 industry executives from around the world.

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

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

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.

Arqiva scales up Eutelsat satellite capacity for DTH broadcasting

Arqiva scales up Eutelsat satellite capacity for DTH broadcasting

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.

Satellite industry launches the Future Video Initiative

Satellite industry launches the Future Video Initiative

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

CANAL+ Group chooses Eutelsat to deliver DTT services in Africa

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.

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