PARIS – Eutelsat Communications has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract with Media Group Ukraine for broadcasting services on its Eutelsat 9B satellite. Leveraging the Eutelsat 9B satellite’s dedicated coverage over Ukraine, Media Group Ukraine will broadcast Xtra TV, one of the country’s leading pay-TV platforms, with an enhanced offer of over 60 channels including 19 in HD, in eight thematic packages for all audiences. Xtra TV is the only Ukrainian pay-TV … [Read more...] about Media Group Ukraine partners with Eutelsat to broadcast Xtra TV
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Eutelsat to broadcast 5,500 hours of FIFA World Cup content
PARIS – For the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, Eutelsat Communications has announced that capacity equivalent to 5,500 hours of HD transmissions has been booked by several TV channels and service providers ahead of the global event held from 14 June to 15 July. In addition to the regular broadcast capacity booked by Eutelsat’s customers, capacity on five Eutelsat satellites will uplink signals from 11 cities across Russia during the month-long event. These satellites include Eutelsat … [Read more...] about Eutelsat to broadcast 5,500 hours of FIFA World Cup content
Eutelsat 33.69% stake sold to Hispasat for 302 million euros
PARIS – Eutelsat Communications ( ETL) announces that its 33.69% stake in the Spanish satellite operator, Hispasat, has been sold for a consideration of 302 million euros. The transaction concludes an agreement reached in May 2017 between Eutelsat and Abertis which was recently approved by the Spanish Council of Ministers, thereby lifting the last condition precedent to its completion. The divestment of Eutelsat’s stake in Hispasat is in line with the Group’s strategy of rationalising its … [Read more...] about Eutelsat 33.69% stake sold to Hispasat for 302 million euros
Jean-Claude Tshipama joins Eutelsat to head up Broadband in Africa
PARIS – Eutelsat Communications (ETL) announced having finalised the staffing of its teams in charge of broadband activities with the appointment of Jean-Claude Tshipama, who will be heading Broadband in Africa to promote satellite broadband connectivity in Africa. A seasoned expert in Africa’s telecommunications with an executive MBA and a Master's degree in economics, Jean-Claude Tshipama started his career in the telecommunications industry in the 2000s. He was the Commercial … [Read more...] about Jean-Claude Tshipama joins Eutelsat to head up Broadband in Africa
UnicomAirNet signs agreement with Eutelsat for in-flight connectivity services
PARIS – UnicomAirNet (UAN) has signed a multi-year agreement with Eutelsat Asia, an affiliate of Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), to address the fast-growing in-flight connectivity (IFC) market in the Asia Pacific region. UnicomAirNet was established in 2017 by China Unicom's broadband network unit and Hangmei, ChineseWi-Fi service and content provider for railways and buses, to provide IFC services to Chinese commercial airlines. As of 2019, UnicomAirNet will lease the … [Read more...] about UnicomAirNet signs agreement with Eutelsat for in-flight connectivity services
Eutelsat Communications appoints new Directors
Paris - The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) approved the appointment of four new directors: Dominique D'Hinnin, Paul-François Fournier, Esther Gaide and Didier Leroy. Their mandates will be for a term of four years up to the date of the Ordinary General Meeting to approve the financial statements for the Financial Year ending 30 June 2021. These appointments follow the non-renewal of the mandate of Bertrand Mabille and the … [Read more...] about Eutelsat Communications appoints new Directors
