The HDTV revolution continues with SKY Italia's successful launch of its HDTV package. No longer the TV of the future, HDTV is the 'here and now', offering viewers razor-sharp images and crystal-clear sound. >> more

New broadcast standards, improved compression, consumer devices at competitive prices – these developments are driving the dynamics of a video market that enables viewers to watch video at home, in the office, in front of a flat-screen display or a PC, in fixed and mobile environments.

For Eutelsat, whose core business is TV broadcasting, these developments open new business opportunities, some of which we invite you to discover in this issue of our newsletter. We also take a look at how our satellites already play a pivotal role in extending broadband and GSM networks at sea and soon on trains.

As new video services capture consumer attention, we continue to see strong growth in Standard Digital television in the key markets we serve in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Over the last 12 months an impressive total of 400 new digital channels have started broadcasting to cable and satellite homes through our satellites. And more channels are set to launch, including FRANCE 24, France’s all-news channel, and the English version of Al Jazeera International. >> more