Mexico: Cadena Tres signs Eutelsat distribution deal
April 21, 2026
Eutelsat has announced an agreement with Cadena Tres, part of Grupo Imagen, for the distribution of its television signals via the Eutelsat 117 West A (E117WA) satellite.
With this latest deal, Eutelsat strengthens its presence in Mexico by becoming the satellite operator that hosts virtually all of the country’s most important public and private broadcasters within its video neighbourhood. Cadena Tres, the country’s third largest national TV network, now joins a satellite ecosystem that ensures reliable content delivery to cable operators and over 130 DTT sites, guaranteeing that millions of households in Mexico continue to enjoy access to programming.
José Ignacio González-Núñez, SVP Americas, Video Business Unit at Eutelsat, commented: “The arrival of Cadena Tres to our 117° West video neighborhood confirms the relevance of our orbital position in the Mexican market. We are proud to support one of the country’s most important media groups in its expansion and to reinforce our commitment to the audiovisual ecosystem in the region.”
Alejandro Coronado, Director de Compras e Intercambios en Cadena Tres, added: “For Cadena Tres, this agreement with Eutelsat represents a key step in our growth strategy. Thanks to its coverage and reliability, we will be able to bring our content to more audiences in Mexico and the region, consolidating our vision of offering free-to-air television of the highest quality for all.”