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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.

Eutelsat's 12 days of Christmas

Eutelsat's 12 days of Christmas

With 2017 just around the corner, let’s look in the rear-view mirror at some of the solid partnerships, strong commercial wins and stellar launches Eutelsat achieved in 2016!

Microspace Communications introduces DataBridge IP satellite solution using Eutelsat SmartLNB

Microspace Communications introduces DataBridge IP satellite solution using Eutelsat SmartLNB

Low-cost, high-reliability IP connectivity for business critical networks across USA, Mexico and Central America
Raleigh, NC, Paris, 6 December 2016 – Microspace Communications, a pioneer in innovative broadband solutions for established and emerging enterprise applications, has selected the SmartLNB service platform of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) to implement its new tw

GLOBAL Technologies and Eutelsat team to serve Mattel, Mauritania’s leading mobile operator

GLOBAL Technologies and Eutelsat team to serve Mattel, Mauritania’s leading mobile operator

GLOBAL Technologies, an international full service technology company has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) for C-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite in order to upgrade the mobile and Internet network of Mattel, a subsidiary of Tunisie Télécom and Mauritania’s leading mobile operator.

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BICS and Eutelsat team up to deliver satellite-based business continuity solutions for operators in Africa

BICS, a global wholesale carrier for voice, mobile data and capacity services, today announced the launch of its on-demand connectivity solution for African telecom operators, in partnership with Eutelsat, a world-leading satellite operator. Using BICS’ RouteFlex, the joint solution allows mobile operators and service providers to raise the bar of network availability ...

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.

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 115 West B goes live

EUTELSAT 115 West B goes live

EUTELSAT 115 West B, the first all-electric satellite of the Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) fleet has been fully powered up and is now providing services to customers across the Americas.

Elara scales up capacity on Eutelsat fleet with multi-satellite agreement for data services in Latin America

Elara scales up capacity on Eutelsat fleet with multi-satellite agreement for data services in Latin America

Elara Comunicaciones, a leading provider of telecommunications and technology services in Mexico, has once again boosted its capacity on the Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) fleet through a multi-year, multi-transponder and multi-satellite agreement with Eutelsat Americas that will allow Elara to provide data services in Mexico and across Latin America.

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