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​Launch of Eutelsat’s Konnect Africa broadband service

​Launch of Eutelsat’s Konnect Africa broadband service

The Konnect Africa broadband venture set up by Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) has this month officially launched new-generation services, starting in Benin, Cameroon, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania and Uganda.

EUTELSAT 172B satellite begins ascent to geo

EUTELSAT 172B satellite begins ascent to geo

Launched last Friday by an Ariane 5 rocket, the EUTELSAT 172B satellite has entered a new phase of its journey in space with the initiation of the ascent to geostationary orbit. The first European high power electric satellite, built by Airbus, will take approximately four months to complete the climb to 172° East, monitored by Eutelsat and Airbus from Toulouse using a dedicated ...

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EUTELSAT 172B satellite soars into space

The EUTELSAT 172B satellite of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) was successfully launched into space tonight by an Ariane 5 rocket that took off at 23.45 GMT (20.45 Kourou time, 01.45 CET). The first telemetry data has been received from the 3.5 tonne satellite and preparations are now ongoing for solar array deployment on 3 June and deployment 22 hours later of robotic arm.

Agreement reached with Abertis on sale of Eutelsat stake in Hispasat

Agreement reached with Abertis on sale of Eutelsat stake in Hispasat

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Abertis Group have reached an agreement on the sale of Eutelsat’s 33.69% stake in Hispasat to Abertis. It follows the initiation of the process in July 2016 when Eutelsat exercised the put option granted in 2008 by Abertis, Hispasat’s majority shareholder.

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Ethiopia’s INSA agency selects Eutelsat for new Ethiosat TV platform

One day ahead of the NexTV CEO event in Mauritius, Ethiopia’s Information Network Security Agency (INSA), in charge of the transformation of the country’s high-tech and security industry, officialised the launch of Ethiosat, its new TV platform. INSA has inked a multi-year contract with Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) for capacity at its 7/8° West neighbourhood, the pole ...

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Yohann Leroy appointed Deputy CEO of Eutelsat Communications

The Board of Directors of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) has appointed Yohann Leroy Deputy CEO in addition to his function as Chief Technical Officer, alongside Michel Azibert, Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial and Development Officer.

Evolution of the governance of Eutelsat Communications

Evolution of the governance of Eutelsat Communications

The Board of Directors of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) met yesterday and decided to submit for approval to the Annual General Assembly of 8 November 2017 the appointment of Dominique D'Hinnin, currently Board representative of FSP (Fonds Stratégique de Participations), as a Director of Eutelsat Communications. Communications.

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