Leading DTH broadcasting in Africa
Every second channel broadcast via Eutelsat
Eutelsat is the leading operator for DTH broadcasting in Sub-Saharan Africa, with every second channel broadcast via our satellites.
Our satellites provide coverage to audiences across major TV neighbourhoods in Sub-Saharan Africa from key orbital positions.
- 36° East, the key DTH neighbourhood for pay-TV broadcasting across Sub-Saharan Africa with leading TV platforms reaching 7 million homes across the continent.
- 16° East, home to the regional DTH neighbourhood for Western and Central Africa and the leading TV hotspot for francophone Africa.
- 7° East, a prime DTH hotspot for English-speaking audiences across Sub-Saharan Africa and a key pay-TV neighbourhood for Eastern Africa.
36° East, leading pay-TV broadcasting across sub-Saharan Africa
The key DTH neighbourhood for pay-TV broadcasting across Sub-Saharan Africa, home to the EUTELSAT 36C and EUTELSAT 36D satellites.
Audience
7 million Direct-to-Home and pay-TV homes across Sub-Saharan Africa receive TV channels from the leading 36° East video neighbourhood.
TV Channels
Over 500 TV channels, almost 100 in HD, broadcasting in 15 languages for English-speaking audiences and local African communities.
Broadcasters & Platforms
DStv, Zap
Coverage
Extensive Sub-Saharan coverage with up to 49 dBW for pan-African DTH service
Satellites
EUTELSAT 36C and EUTELSAT 36D
16° East, regional hotspot for West, Central and francophone Africa
EUTELSAT 16A, at 16° East, is home to the regional DTH neighbourhood for West and Central Africa and the leading hotspot for francophone Africa.
Audience
Over 5 million Direct-to-Home and pay-TV homes in Sub-Saharan Africa
TV Channels
260 TV channels, 40 in HD, with a growing free-to-air neighbourhood
Broadcasters & Platforms
Canal+ International, France Télévisions, New World TV, Parabole Réunion
Coverage
Extensive coverage from Senegal to South Africa, plus a key video hotspot for Nigeria. Powerful regional footprint over the Indian Ocean for TV services in Madagascar, Reunion and Mayotte
Satellite
EUTELSAT 16A
7° East, prime hotspot for English-speaking sub-Saharan Africa
EUTELSAT 7B & 7C form a prime hotspot at 7° East for English-speaking audiences in Sub-Saharan Africa and is a key pay-TV neighbourhood for Eastern Africa.
Audience
3.5 million Direct-to-Home and pay-TV homes in Sub-Saharan Africa
TV Channels
250 TV channels, 100 in HD, with a fast-growing free-to-air neighbourhood for regional channels, broadcasting in 25 languages
Broadcasters & Platforms
Africa XP, Azam Media, BAZ, Moreplex, NOW, RCS Ghana
Coverage
Wide Sub-Saharan Africa coverage with good power levels for fast-growing pan-sub-Saharan African DTH platforms
Satellite
EUTELSAT 7B and EUTELSAT 7C