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Eutelsat and Intelsat sign multi-year, strategic agreement to secure the 48°East orbital position for EUTELSAT QUANTUM

Eutelsat Communications and Intelsat S.A. have signed a long-term partnership agreement securing the 48°East orbital position. EUTELSAT QUANTUM will be located at the position, where the operators both have orbital rights. Expected to be launched by the end of 2020, EUTELSAT QUANTUM is a full expansion satellite providing premium capacity with unprecedented flexibility features.

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EUTELSAT 8 West B selected by Strong Roots for new DTH platform in Ethiopia and the Middle East

Eutelsat Communications and Strong Roots Ethiopia Broadcasting Service PLC have concluded a Master Service Agreement for a Ku capacity on a 36 MHz transponder on Eutelsat’s EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite. The capacity will enable Strong Roots to launch a new free to air DTH platform covering Ethiopia as well as Ethiopian diaspora in zones within the satellite’s footprint, notably the Middle East.

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TV TEM selects EUTELSAT 65 West A to assure continuity of content distribution following C-band re-purposing in Brazil

• Multi-year contract leveraging EUTELSAT 65 West A’s unparalleled coverage of Brazil • Benefiting from Eutelsat’s ‘Planned C-Band’ solution to assure seamless migration TV TEM, an affiliate of TV Globo, has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat Communications for capacity on its EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite to distribute its programming within its concession region ...

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Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD position selected by Travel Africa Network to launch first HD African Travel Channel

- Leveraging Eutelsat’s premier video hotspot at 13° East - Multi-year contract enabling Travel Africa Network to broadcast content to Europe and MENA Eutelsat Communications’ HOTBIRD video hotspot has been selected by Travel Africa Network for the broadcast of its first High Definition African travel channel, with 100% African content dedicated to promoting tourism and hospitality in Africa.

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Eutelsat selected by Telenor Maritime for maritime mobility services in Europe, Trans-Atlantic routes, the Caribbean, and South East Asia

- Multi-year contract for Ku coverage of selected sailing areas - Leveraging unparalleled coverage of Eutelsat’s fleet and tailor-made customers solutions Eutelsat Communications has secured a multi-year contract with Telenor Maritime to provide Ku coverage on a regional basis for sailing areas in Europe, Trans-Atlantic crossings, the Caribbean and South East Asia.

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