Paris / Rome– The first quarter-final of the UEFA EURO 2016 marked the kick-off of seven matches that Rai, Italy’s national public broadcaster, and Eutelsat (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) are offering Italian TV homes. The initiative with Eutelsat marks Rai’s most ambitious foray into Ultra HD that represents the next big leap forward in broadcasting. Images of the match were filmed by 14 Ultra HD cameras located by UEFA at the Vélodrome Stadium in Marseilles and sent to the International … [Read more...] about UEFA EURO 2016 in Ultra HD
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Eutelsat hire Philippe Lin
Paris / Singapore- Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that Philippe Lin has been appointed CEO of their China office. Lin will leverage his extensive commercial and institutional experience to steer the development of Eutelsat’s activities in China. He joins Eutelsat from Airbus China after 15 years as Vice-President and Chief Representative. Prior to Airbus he held executive appointments at Total, both in Beijing and in Paris. He began his career in China working … [Read more...] about Eutelsat hire Philippe Lin
EBU and Eutelsat collaborate
Paris / Geneva– The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announced the signature of capacity contracts on four Eutelsat satellites. The capacity will be used to carry live broadcast signals of flagship events in the sports calendar, including all major European football championships and this year’s most popular summer sports events. Using the EUTELSAT 65 West A, EUTELSAT 12 West B and EUTELSAT 5 West A satellites, the EBU will extend its … [Read more...] about EBU and Eutelsat collaborate
Eutelsat and Liquid Telecom deal
Paris– Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announced a multi-year agreement with Liquid Telecom for multiple transponders on the EUTELSAT 7B satellite. Liquid Telecom will use the EUTELSAT 7B satellite in two ways: to service its new broadcast requirement for DTH services across the African continent; and to connect a growing number of enterprise customers located in areas where fibre is not available. … [Read more...] about Eutelsat and Liquid Telecom deal
EUTELSAT 65 satellite goes live
Paris– Eutelsat Communications’ 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 premiere location for broadcasting in Brazil. EUTELSAT 65 West A is a tri-band satellite built to target markets across Latin America through a unique combination of C, Ku and Ka bands. Its high-power Ku-band payload is optimised for Direct-to-Home reception … [Read more...] about EUTELSAT 65 satellite goes live
First app developed for FTA viewing
Paris / London– Eutelsat and Wiztivi have unveiled Sat.tv, a smart Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for tablets and smart phones. The application addresses the 66 million homes in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East equipped for DTH reception of Eutelsat’s popular HOT BIRD satellites that give access to more than 300 free-to-air channels. The new product will be showcased for the first time at the TV Connect show in London. … [Read more...] about First app developed for FTA viewing
