Number 1 for MENA
We are your ideal partner to build audiences and market share in this dynamic and fast growing region, thanks to our key video neighbourhoods.
7/8° West is the leading broadcast neighbourhood for MENA. This popular position continues to grow and now reaches 95% of satellite TV homes in the region.
13° East is the first choice for audiences in Iraq and Iran and the second most important TV neighbourhood in MENA, with 27 million homes tuned in to our HOTBIRD satellites. 13° provides a unique bridge for audiences in MENA and Europe.
7° East has also seen important growth for customers in the Middle East with over 8 million homes. It is also a growing hotspot for Farsi-speaking audiences.
The Eutelsat-Nilesat 7/8° West neighbourhood is the Number 1 broadcast position in the Middle East and North Africa, reaching 90% of TV homes in the region and 95% of satellite homes.
The EUTELSAT 7 West A and EUTELSAT 8 West B satellites operate alongside a Nilesat satellite at this prime DTH location.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Two Eutelsat satellites co-located for exceptional reliability, reaching 95% of satellite TV homes in the region
AUDIENCE
60 million homes receive TV channels from MENA’s leading 7/8° West neighbourhood
TV CHANNELS
1000 TV channels for audiences in MENA. A strong line-up of both Arabic and international channels, 60% exclusive
HD
300 HD channels, of which over 200 broadcast free-to-air.
At 7/8° West, 60% of homes HD-equipped
COVERAGE
EUTELSAT 7 West A and EUTELSAT 8 West B coverages for audiences in North Africa and the Middle East
KEY CLIENTS
Abu Dhabi TV Network, Al Jazeera, beIN, du, MBC, Nilesat, OSN, SNRT, TDA, Viewsat
7° EAST
New video hotspot for South-East Europe, Turkey and Middle East
7° East, home to the EUTELSAT 7B & EUTELSAT 7C satellites, has seen important growth for customers in the Middle East reaching over 8 million TV homes. It is also a growing hotspot for Farsi-speaking audiences.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Two satellites co-located for extra reliability. The new EUTELSAT 7C satellite joined the hotspot, releasing EUTELSAT 7A for a new mission
AUDIENCE
8.6 million homes, up 50%
in four years
TV CHANNELS
200 TV channels broadcast via the EUTELSAT 7B & 7C satellites, 120 in HD
DUAL RECEPTION
Proximity to HOTBIRD enables reception of channels from both locations with off-the-shelf dual-feed dishes
COVERAGE
EUTELSAT 7B and EUTELSAT 7C coverages for audiences in Turkey and the Mediterranean Basin, and the Middle East
KEY CLIENTS
Manoto
13° EAST
HOTBIRD, a unique bridge between MENA and Europe
Reaching 160 million homes across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, 13° East is the first choice for audiences in Iraq and Iran and second most important TV neighbourhood in MENA with 27 million homes tuned in to our HOTBIRD satellites.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Three satellites co-located for exceptional reliability, home to 10 premium DTH platforms
AUDIENCE
Serving 160 million homes across EMEA, with 27 million homes in MENA
NETWORKS
90% cable, IPTV and DTT penetration in EMEA region, close to 100% in some countries
TV CHANNELS
Unrivalled line-up of 1000 TV channels, including more than 80 in Arabic and Farsi
HD
50% of channels broadcast in HD; 60% of DTH homes are HD-equipped
UHD
Already 14 UHD channels broadcast to a potential UHD-connected market of 5 million cable homes
FREE-TO-AIR
300 free-to-air TV channels. Innovative smart EPG to enhance the viewing experience
COVERAGE
Industry-leading widebeam coverage for audiences in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East via HOTBIRD 13B, HOTBIRD 13C and HOTBIRD 13E
KEY CLIENTS
Al Jazeera, du, SNRT