In addition, EUTELSAT 8 WEST A provides a high power Steerable coverage for accessing other geographical regions. This coverage can support regional services or be interconnected with the American or European coverage, providing a high degree of flexibility for inter-regional services.

Fully integrated with Eutelsat's pan-European, Middle East and North African market reach, the EUTELSAT 8 WEST A satellite provides American video professionals with seamless access to over 120 million homes via bundled turnarounds on Eutelsat's leading DTH orbital positions.

It also allows Internet content and service providers to extend their reach, with a choice gateway for direct access to the heart of the Internet backbone.