EDITORIAL

Welcome to the September 2009 issue of VIA Eutelsat. In this edition we cover some
of the latest developments at Eutelsat and offer an insight into some of the ways
that our customers are harnessing the power of satellite technology to deliver new
broadcast, broadband and telecommunications solutions.

Our cover story focuses on FRANSAT, Eutelsat’s subscription-free package of DTT
channels, launched for homes in France on the ATLANTIC BIRD™ 3 satellite at 5° West. This offer illustrates once again how satellite technology is essential for complementing terrestrial networks and playing a key role at the heart of the digital economy.

In ‘View from Above’ we take a look at two satellites: W2A, which is now offering
extended Ku-band and C-band coverage, and W7, which is due for launch later this year. On W2A, our C-band capacity is in exceptional demand from professional video, broadband and telco providers, including Eurovision, which has set up its first permanent network over Africa for exchanging sports and news content.

We also highlight the latest developments from Russia’s Platforma HD, a premium
product that shows the strong uptake of HD channels available from Eutelsat satellites. With a line-up now exceeding 90 channels, Eutelsat’s position as a preferred operator for HD broadcasting across Europe has been further consolidated.

3D, one of the buzzwords at this year’s IBC, also gets a full preview in an article outlining Eutelsat’s active involvement in partnering with industry experts on the complete transmission chain of this exciting new broadcast technology. Other stories include the latest initiatives by the KabelKiosk digital cable platform in delivering HD and VOD content to networks in Germany.

We look forward to seeing you in the coming months, and fully expect to end the year with more exciting developments, which, with your help, can serve a global audience of consumers.

Olivier Milliès-Lacroix
Commercial Director