Renamed EUTELSAT 3A, and deployed at 3° East, this satellite delivers users powerful coverage of Europe and North Africa for services that include mobile backhaul, data networks, IP backbone connectivity and maritime applications.

Eutelsat has expanded its commercial response to high-growth video, data, telecom and broadband markets with the opening of business at the 3° East orbital position.

To support further long-term expansion, Eutelsat has selected Astrium to build a tri-band satellite, which will increase and diversify its resources for markets in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and South America. Called Eutelsat 3B, the satellite will operate in C, Ku and Ka-bands and be launched in early 2014.