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IBC 2016: BHS Media and Eutelsat combine skills to serve fast-growing Farsi TV market

Eutelsat’s HOT BIRD neighbourhood and its EUTELSAT 7B satellite are fast becoming the point of reference for millions of Farsi TV homes across the Middle East, and this trend is set to accelerate following new agreements between BHS Media, the Dubai-based provider of broadcast services, and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL).

IBC 2016: Eutelsat fast forwards in the video age

IBC 2016: Eutelsat fast forwards in the video age

Some of the innovations that Eutelsat Communications is displaying at this year’s IBC include the latest in Ultra HD broadcasting, newly-launched solutions for satellite delivery of IP-native content, and smart ways to navigate through the exceptional line-up of channels broadcast from the popular HOT BIRD video neighbourhood.

Tunisia extends broadcasting of new free-to-air television platform with Eutelsat

Tunisia extends broadcasting of new free-to-air television platform with Eutelsat

The Tunisian broadcasting corporation (ONT) has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) to broadcast its new subscription-free TV platform across North and West Africa. ONT has selected the powerful EUTELSAT 7 West A satellite to reach viewers across the region.

EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite goes live at 65° West

EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite goes live at 65° West

Eutelsat Communications announces that its EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite, launched on 9 March, is now fully powered up and ready for service across Brazil and Latin America. The satellite inaugurates Eutelsat’s presence at the 65° West position, a premier location for broadcasting in Brazil.

Rai and Eutelsat team up in Italy for record number of live Ultra HD broadcasts of Euro 2016 matches

Rai and Eutelsat team up in Italy for record number of live Ultra HD broadcasts of Euro 2016 matches

Rai, Italy’s national public broadcaster and Eutelsat (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) are teaming up to deliver unprecedented live coverage of premium sport in Ultra HD. Following an agreement between the two companies, seven matches of the Euro 2016 championship will be offered to Italian TV homes receiving Tivùsat, the free-to-view platform distributed by satellite from Eutelsat’s HOT BIRD video ...

EUTELSAT 9B satellite gets to work

EUTELSAT 9B satellite gets to work

The EUTELSAT 9B satellite of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) has been fully powered up and is now providing TV services to homes across Europe.

EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite speeds into space

EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite speeds into space

The successful lift-off of the Ariane rocket carrying the EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite into space lit up the night sky today in Kourou, French Guiana. The Ariane launcher ferrying Eutelsat’s newest satellite into space took off on 9 March at 02.20 (05.20 UTC) and delivered EUTELSAT 65 West A into its transfer orbit after a 27-minute flight.

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