Paris– Eutelsat Communications and Digiturk beIN MEDIA GROUP have concluded a multi-year multi-transponder agreement on the Eutelsat 7a satellite, extending a collaboration that began in 2000 with the launch of Turkey’s first pay-TV platform that is today the platform of choice for TV homes in Turkey. Digiturk, Turkey’s largest pay-TV operator, has confirmed it will use 17 transponders on the Eutelsat 7A satellite to broadcast a broad array of content that includes the Turkish Football Super … [Read more...] about Eutelsat renews agreement with Digiturk
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Joyne selects Eutelsat
Joyne, a new multi-channel TV venture for Dutch viewers and the country’s recreational market, has selected the EUTELSAT 9B satellite as its platform to reach viewers in the Netherlands and across Europe. Joyne has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract with Eutelsat Communications and is preparing to officially launch using Eutelsat’s Paris-Rambouillet teleport for uplink services. The new platform will begin with a diverse mix of pay and free-to-air channels with a … [Read more...] about Joyne selects Eutelsat
Cyber-security in satellite operations
Singapore - Every year, CommunicAsia hosts its annual SatComm event, where Asia’s largest gathering of satellite communications companies come together to showcase their latest technology and discuss current and future industry trends and challenges. With the Cybersecurity Market Report predicting that worldwide spending on cyber security will top US$1 trillion for the five-year period from 2017 to 2021, this year’s event is set to put a spotlight on cyber-security in satellite … [Read more...] about Cyber-security in satellite operations
New Deputy CEO for Eutelsat
Paris - The Board of Directors of Eutelsat Communications 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. Rodolphe Belmer, Eutelsat CEO, said, “Yohann has made a significant contribution to Eutelsat’s development and to our senior leadership team. His appointment as Deputy CEO, alongside Michel Azibert, reflects both his talents and the breadth of his … [Read more...] about New Deputy CEO for Eutelsat
Wladimir Bocquet joins Eutelsat
Paris- Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) has appointed Wladimir Bocquet in the new post of Director of Spectrum Management Policy. He joins Eutelsat on 1 August from the GSM Association in the UK where he served most recently as Senior Director, Head of Policy, Planning and Regulatory Affairs. Wladimir will be assisted by Ethan Lavan, Director of Orbital Resources, drawing on Ethan’s skills and expertise in the satellite regulatory world. … [Read more...] about Wladimir Bocquet joins Eutelsat
Al Jazeera joins TEAM:SAT TV
Dubrovnik, Paris– Al Jazeera Balkans and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announced at the NEM media event in Dubrovnik that Al Jazeera Balkans is joining the TEAM:SAT TV platform operated by TEAM:MEDIA and will broadcast exclusively in High Definition, free-to-air from the EUTELSAT 16A satellite. The channel will launch in HD on 1 July. By integrating into this popular platform of over 20 television channels, Al Jazeera Balkans will deepen its reach into TV homes in the … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera joins TEAM:SAT TV