• Read more about Mexico’s StarTV to launch its innovative new video streaming service on EUTELSAT 117 West B, highlighting the essential role of satellite for universal access

Paris, 18th March 2024 – Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL), announces that StarTV, one of Mexico’s leading DTH operators, has selected the EUTELSAT 117 West B satellite for the deployment of StarFlix, its new video streaming service.

This latest multi-year, multi-transponder capacity agreement will enable StarTV to offer an innovative new streaming and on-demand service to customers with a wide variety of quality content, in complement to its Direct-to-Home service. Available from mid-March, viewers across Mexico, even in rural areas beyond terrestrial connectivity, will be able to enjoy the StarFlix service, with a wide range of programs and movies streamed to their screens via satellite.

The agreement builds on the long-standing relationship between Eutelsat Group and Star TV which already leverages EUTELSAT 117 West A and EUTELSAT 117 West B satellites. Its rapidly growing DTH service offers a diversified portfolio of packages catering for all budgets, with well over 100 TV channels, and almost half a million subscribers.

Monica Aguirre, Deputy CEO of StarTV said: "We are delighted to rely on our partner, Eutelsat to launch this innovative new service for viewers in Mexico. We aim to provide universal access to our innovative OTT via broadcast service, StarFlix, even in regions lacking internet coverage or facing financial constraints. StarTV has grown rapidly in recent years to position itself as one of Mexico’s leading broadcasters, and we are excited to add Starflix to complement our line-up of offers."

Jose Ignacio Gonzalez Nunez, SVP Media Americas, added “We are honoured to extend our relationship with StarTV with the selection of EUTELSAT 117 West B for its major streaming platform in the Mexican market. This latest deal showcases the dynamism to the Mexican broadcast market as well as the ongoing role of satellite in enabling television operators to reach the widest possible audience. We look forward to supporting StarTV as their innovative business and offerings continue to grow.”

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Eutelsat Group announces that StarTV, one of Mexico’s leading DTH operators, has selected the EUTELSAT 117 West B satellite for the deployment of StarFlix, its new video streaming service.

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• Read more about iKO Media Group leverages Eutelsat satellite capacity to launch eCLUTCH, an innovative new eSports package, bringing new gaming content to wider audiences

Paris (France), Pfaffikon (Switzerland) – 11th March 2024 – iKO Media Group is furthering its relationship with Eutelsat Group (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange: ETL), to bring an innovative new eSports TV package, eCLUTCH, to screens across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Launching at Eutelsat’s 16° East orbital position, HOTBIRD at 13° East and 7/8° West, the platform initially includes 10 eSports and gaming channels, with more to join in the near future.

The eSports market is expected to exceed 856 million users worldwide by 2028, and millions of viewers tune in to watch the experts play their favourite games. Traditionally distributed via streaming platforms and social media, iKO Media Group is expanding the reach of this new content to hard-to-reach areas beyond terrestrial networks via satellite, in a new hybrid distribution approach for eSports.

By incorporating satellite broadcasting in its distribution strategy, iKO Media Group is amplifying the channels’ reach to the millions of homes available via satellite, enabling broadcasters and TV platforms to target new audience bases, and bringing new content that was previously inaccessible to millions of viewers.

This new multi-year agreement between Eutelsat and iKO Media Group represents a new business model for Eutelsat, showcasing its ability to evolve as a solutions provider, working with partners to develop solutions that provide value to both clients and their end-users.

The service has already been selected by Albania’s leading pay-TV platform, DigitAlb, at 16° East, to expand its content offer and attract new subscribers.

Arnaud Verlhac, eCLUTCH CO-Founder, commented, “Close to 1 billion people around the world watch video game and tournaments. For media, E-sports is a huge opportunity to reach a new target audience in the same way they already do with sports, music, or events. I am really excited to build this bridge with such a strong and trusted partner as Eutelsat. The launch of eCLUTCH on DigitAlb, and across the EMEA region, is the achievement of several months of hard work, but just the start of a fantastic adventure.”

DigitAlb CEO, Eglinor Ramaj, said of the new package, “Launching this eSport channel package will help us attract new audience demographics. As a well-established TV Platform, DigitAlb is able to provide larger audiences for eSports channels, while these channels will help us attract a younger digital-native demographic, to whom we can offer a high quality, large screen experience for their eSports passion.”

Laurence Delpy, President of Eutelsat Video Business Unit, added, “We are honoured to be selected by IKO Media to launch this innovative new platform. The deal showcases both the new types of content we are bringing to satellite, as well as satellite’s role in enabling broadcasters to extend their reach and target new audience bases. We are also delighted to see our anchor client, DigitAlb, already making eCLUTCH available for its subscribers.”

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iKO Media Group is furthering its relationship with Eutelsat Group (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange: ETL), to bring an innovative new eSports TV package, eCLUTCH, to screens across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Launching at Eutelsat’s 16° East orbital position, HOTBIRD at 13° East and 7/8° West, the platform initially includes 10 eSports and gaming channels, with more to join in the ne

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• Read more about Eutelsat Group supports the launch of UNESCO's new television channel, Educa-TV

• A new channel 100% dedicated to educating young Africans
• A commitment to inclusive broadcasting, promoting access to free-to-air television for all households
• Easier access to education via satellite

Addis Ababa, 16 February 2024 - Eutelsat Group is proud to support UNESCO's Regional Office for Central Africa with the launch of the educational television channel, Educa-TV, at the African Union Summit of Heads of State. The Educa-TV project aims to help improve access to and quality of education by setting up a television channel dedicated exclusively to teaching and learning in Central Africa.

Broadcast via satellite, the new channel will be available 24/7, free-to-air, in more than 20 countries on the African continent. Educa-TV is aimed primarily at pupils enrolled in exam classes, from primary to secondary school, to help them prepare for their final exams. In addition, a non-formal education component, aimed at young people and adults, will provide training in various fields linked to contemporary challenges, such as health education, education for sustainable development, and entrepreneurship training to promote the employability of young people.

Laurence Delpy, President of Eutelsat's Video business, said: "We are delighted to support UNESCO and ECCAS with the launch of the Educa-TV channel. Our commitment to reducing the digital divide and expanding digital inclusion is a crucial component of the Group's corporate social responsibility strategy. This new channel fits perfectly with the beneficial social mission that our satellites can offer, by facilitating access to education for all students in Central Africa. Thanks to satellite, students in even the most remote and inaccessible regions, whatever the level of infrastructure development, will be able to benefit from this new educational content."

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Eutelsat Group is proud to support UNESCO's Regional Office for Central Africa with the launch of the educational television channel, Educa-TV, at the African Union Summit of Heads of State. The Educa-TV project aims to help improve access to and quality of education by setting up a television channel dedicated exclusively to teaching and learning in Central Africa.

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• Read more about Eutelsat 7/8° West video hotspot leveraged by Télédiffusion d’Algérie to expand channel offering for audiences across Algeria

Paris, 15 February 2024 - Algeria’s public broadcaster, Télédiffusion d’Algérie (TDA), has extended its partnership with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange: ETL), with an increase in capacity on the EUTELSAT 7 West A satellite. This new multi-year agreement will consolidate TDA’s TV and radio channels at the 7/8° West orbital position, the country’s leading video neighbourhood.

TDA currently broadcasts an extensive offer of some 26 free-to-air public and private television and radio channels in both standard and high definition. The additional capacity at 7/8° West will enable the company to enhance its content offering to audiences across the country, and further afield across the Middle East and North Africa. With an increased line-up of around 15 private channels, accessible on a pay-as-you-go basis, TDA will deliver an enhanced end-user experience to better serve its customers.

The 7/8° West orbital position is the leading satellite neighbourhood for audiences in Algeria, reaching 97% of satellite TV households, and the leading orbital position across the Middle East and North Africa. Offering broadcasters, the largest exclusive reach in the region, audiences prefer the 7/8° West video neighbourhood thanks to its unparalleled line-up of around 900 TV channels broadcasting from the 7/8° West orbital location.

Laurence Delpy, General Manager of the Video Business Unit, Eutelsat, commented: “TDA is a long-standing partner of Eutelsat. They were one of the first major broadcasting companies in the Arab world to entrust us with their television and radio channels, and we have been proud to support them in their broadcasting journey. With this new commitment, we are delighted to continue to work with them as they consolidate their offer at our vibrant 7/8 degrees West video neighbourhood, delivering an enhanced user experience for audiences across Algeria and beyond."

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lgeria’s public broadcaster, Télédiffusion d’Algérie (TDA), has extended its partnership with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange: ETL), with an increase in capacity on the EUTELSAT 7 West A satellite. This new multi-year agreement will consolidate TDA’s TV and radio channels at the 7/8° West orbital position, the country’s leading video neighbourhood.

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• Read more about FRENCH TELEVISION LAUNCHES FRANCE 2 IN UHD ON DTT WITH IMMEDIATE NATIONWIDE COVERAGE VIA EUTELSAT GROUP SUBSIDIARY FRANSAT

Paris, 23 January 2024 – France Télévisions today announced that it will be broadcasting its France 2 channel in 4K-UHD (Ultra High Definition) from tomorrow via digital terrestrial television (DTT) and simultaneously on the FRANSAT free-to-air bouquet, a subsidiary of satellite operator Eutelsat Group. This will ensure extensive and immediate coverage of mainland France just a few months ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

France 2, first DTT channel to be aired in UHD

France Télévisions is the first French TV broadcaster to bring a domestic channel up to the standards of tomorrow's television, with picture clarity comparable to that experienced by the naked eye, and immersive true-to-life sound rendition. TV audiences will also be able to enjoy this cutting-edge viewing experience alongside France 2 and France 3's coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (which will also be broadcast in UHD on DTT).

Instantly available to FRANSAT subscribers

Regardless of signal quality or available bandwidth, the FRANSAT service delivers France 2 UHD to FRANSAT TV subscribers across mainland France using a free DTT UHD satellite dish and equipment.

To be eligible, FRANSAT viewers on individual reception must have a FRANSAT-compatible TV set with UHD-HDR 10 capability and the FRANSAT TV module to be inserted at the back of the TV screen. Over the next few months, the FRANSAT UHD-compatible product range will include new decoder models. For community free-to-air DTT reception via satellite with the FRANSAT PRO solution, assistance from an antenna installer is required to make sure that the new UHD signals are seamlessly integrated into the cable distribution system.

FRANSAT's ability to delivery this new UHD service as part of the expected move towards DTT modernisation confirms its role as a sustainable complement to terrestrial networks, securing nationwide access to free-to-air television.

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France Télévisions today announced that it will be broadcasting its France 2 channel in 4K-UHD (Ultra High Definition) from tomorrow via digital terrestrial television (DTT) and simultaneously on the FRANSAT free-to-air bouquet, a subsidiary of satellite operator Eutelsat Group. This will ensure extensive and immediate coverage of mainland France just a few months ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic a

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• Read more about France Télévisions chooses Eutelsat for UHD broadcasting solution to terrestrial and satellite networks across France

Paris, 13 November 2023 - French public broadcaster, France Télévisions, has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange: ETL) to broadcast two 4K channels on both terrestrial and satellite networks. France 2 UHD, a full-time channel, and France 3 UHD, a part-time UHD channel dedicated to special events will be distributed via satellite to terrestrial transmitters across the French territory, as well as Direct-to-Home via the Fransat platform.

The channels will be broadcast via the EUTELSAT 5 West B satellite using the new DVB-SIS (Single Illumination System) transmission technology standard. This enables France Télévisions to use a single content source, combining distribution to both the terrestrial network backbone (DTT) and Direct-to-Home (DTH) reception via Fransat, the free-to-view satellite platform for French DTT channels. In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the service is scheduled to start by early 2024.

UHD or 4K offer viewers true immersion and an unprecedented viewing experience with an image quality four times richer than the current Full HD and two times more images per second. By incorporating satellite in their UHD distribution strategy, France Télévisions is ensuring that they can reach and serve all audiences with high-quality, reliable content delivery. Satellite has the available bandwidth and extensive reach, to provide extremely popular, premium quality content to all users across vast territories, as well as off-set terrestrial networks for a smooth, consistent viewing experience.

Jacques Donat-Bouillud, Head of Distribution for France Télévisions comments: With 4K standards, France Télévisions is delighted to be able to bring our France 2 and France 3 channels to our viewers with exceptional picture and sound quality. Eutelsat has provided us with an innovative and competitive solution for feeding terrestrial and satellite networks. Eutelsat's technical expertise and quality of services were decisive for us.

Laurence Delpy, General Manager of Eutelsat’s Video Business Unit, added: “We are honoured to have been chosen by France Télévisions for the first launch of a public UHD channel, and the first deployment of the DVB-SIS standard in France. By incorporating this mutualized approach in their distribution strategy, feeding both terrestrial and satellite networks from a single source, France Télévisions is efficiently ensuring that all viewers across the French territory can enjoy the 4K quality programmes, no matter where they are located.”

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French public broadcaster, France Télévisions, has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange: ETL) to broadcast two 4K channels on both terrestrial and satellite networks. France 2 UHD, a full-time channel, and France 3 UHD, a part-time UHD channel dedicated to special events will be distributed via satellite to terrestrial transmitters across

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• Read more about PSSI Global Services selects Eutelsat Group to expand Live sports content delivery over North America

• Delivering premium Live sports events across North America
• Enabling PSSI to be a driving force for the continent’s remote broadcast transmission services
• Highlighting the continued importance of satellite in the media supply chain for professional video

Paris, 27 October 2023 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange; ETL) announces that PSSI Global Services has signed a new agreement, renewing and expanding a partnership for capacity on its EUTELSAT 113 West A satellite.

PSSI Global Services is a worldwide leader in broadcast transmission solutions for major live sports events. With over 40 years of experience, along with the Pittsburg Teleport Gateway and a fleet of over 30 C-band and Ku-band satellite uplink production trucks, PSSI offers a seamless end-to-end service, specializing in the coordination, production and distribution of domestic and international events. With Eutelsat Group as their primary satellite operator for the past 5 years, PSSI are continuing to grow their remote production services, for high value sports content contribution to broadcast rights holders, with premium North American clients including MMA, UFC, NFL, NHL, NBC Sports, PGA, FOX Sports, and CBS Sports.

Rob Lamb, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PSSI Global Services commented: “It has been our pleasure over the years to work closely with the Eutelsat team to provide transmission services for our broadcast and special event customers worldwide. The combination of the Eutelsat satellite transponder bandwidth along with the PSSI International Teleport (PIT) and Eutelsat Iztapalapa Teleport for satellite access control, reception and connectivity services has been a homerun for PSSI and our clientele.”

José Ignacio González-Núñez, Eutelsat Group Senior Regional VP, Media Sales Americas added: "We are delighted to further our relationship with PSSI Global in the delivery of Live premium Sports content and to support the expansion of the broadcaster ecosystem across North America. Professional video is an important market for Eutelsat Group and we ensure that our clients have the best services and capacity for their long-term needs. This collaboration pinpoints once again the vital role of satellite in the media supply chain for professional video, specifically major Live sporting events where prime quality is an absolute must.”

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Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange; ETL) announces that PSSI Global Services has signed a new agreement, renewing and expanding a partnership for capacity on its EUTELSAT 113 West A satellite.

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• Read more about EUTELSAT 117 West A selected by TV Azteca for its video distribution over Mexico

• Leading broadcaster TV Azteca entrusts Eutelsat Group for continuity of distribution services
• Reinforcing Eutelsat Group's premium 117°West TV neighborhood across the Americas
• Pursuing a longstanding partnership showcasing Eutelsat group’s commitment to its clients

Paris, Mexico City, 6 October 2023 – TV Azteca, a subsidiary of Mexico’s leading telecom operator, financial services, insurance, and retirement fund Grupo Salinas, has renewed its satellite capacity commitment through a multi-year agreement with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange: ETL). Further strengthening a decade-long partnership between TV Azteca and Eutelsat Group, this new agreement on EUTELSAT 117 West A satellite assures TV Azteca’s continuity of video distribution services in Mexico.

Operating a video multiplex to deliver its HD channels to digital TV towers and cable head-ends across Mexico, TV Azteca is leveraging EUTELSAT 117 West A’s exceptional C-band coverage of the region to distribute its satellite television service. The new resources on EUTELSAT 117 West A will potentially allow TV Azteca to provide a broader range of video services, extending their current reach by accessing new and untapped markets in the region.

Eutelsat Group’s 117° West location is the premium TV neighbourhood for Latin America, offering pan-regional distribution of major networks and content providers. With an extremely strong cable head-end penetration, top pay-TV operators in Latin America receive their content from 117° West. Around 400 TV channels, 80 in HD, are currently distributed to over 110 million TV homes across the continent. 117° West is also a growing free-to-air TV neighbourhood with 100 TV channels broadcasting in the clear, including channels from key regional public and private broadcasters.

José Ignacio González-Núñez, Eutelsat Group Senior Regional VP, Media Sales Americas, added: “We are delighted to announce a continuity in our commercial relationship with one of our most important partners in Mexico, which values the strong local and regional presence we have. At Eutelsat Group, we are committed to reinforcing such a relationship, not only in Mexico but beyond, over other latitudes as well”.

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TV Azteca, a subsidiary of Mexico’s leading telecom operator, financial services, insurance, and retirement fund Grupo Salinas, has renewed its satellite capacity commitment through a multi-year agreement with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange: ETL). Further strengthening a decade-long partnership between TV Azteca and Eutelsat Group, this new agreement ...

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