VIA EUTELSAT NEWSLETTER :: SEPTEMBER 2009

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EDITORIAL>>

Welcome to the September 2009 issue of VIA Eutelsat. In this edition we cover some
of the latest develop-ments 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.
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NEW SIGNALS>>
	In the news All the latest from the world of satellite broadcasting, with a brief round-up of Eutelsat’s headline news stories, including Russia's Tricolor TV, a first DTH platform for Georgia, DTT for all Algerian homes, BBC Prime joining EUROBIRD 9A, and ESKA TV launching on Poland's "n" DTH platform
THE VIEW FROM ABOVE>>
	New business for W2A Eutelsat introduces C-band capacity at a key neighbourhood and Astrium Services keeps French troops in touch
	Doubling capacity at 36 degrees East W7 satellite will replace SESAT 1 and enhance Eutelsat's multi-satellite premium neighbourhood.
TAKE COVER>>
	FRANSAT from Eutelsat A bouquet of subscription-free DTT channels is now available across France via ATLANTIC BIRD™ 3 at 5° West.
	FRANSAT, télévision numérique VIA talks to Jean Luc Deroudilhe, Chief Operating Officer of FRANSAT, about why Eutelsat launched this new offer.
BROADCAST BITES>>
	Putting sports and news where broadcasters want it Eurovision takes capacity in Ku-band and C-band on Eutelsat's W2A satellite.
	New dimensions in broadcasting Eutelsat is at the technological forefront of helping make 3D a reality as the next revolution in broadcasting gathers pace.
	Russia's PLATFORMA HD continues to grow Russian pay-TV platform, Platforma HD, has expanded its offer with new HD channels and the launch of a SD package.
	HD and VOD from KabelKiosk Eutelsat's KabelKiosk to launch HDTV and VOD content for cable networks.
OVER AND OUT>>
	12th HOT BIRD™ TV Awards on the way The HOT BIRD™ TV Awards, the prestigious ceremony that recognises excellence in thematic satellite braodcasting, are now in preparation for their 12th edition.

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