Paris-based satellite operator Eutelsat has unveiled its Q3 results, which were much as expected. CFO Christophe Caudrelier – handling the presentation given Eva Berneke’s departure and the new CEO not due to start until June 1st – told analysts that Eutelsat needed a large injection of equity to enable much-needed loans to kick in. The […]
Eutelsat Group and BHS Media Group have announced the renewal of their satellite contribution contract. This agreement extends the capacity leased on the Eutelsat 21B and Eutelsat 70B satellites, ensuring seamless content delivery for BHS’ broadcast customers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Based in UAE, BHS specialises in TV distribution and […]
The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that member company DISH Network has filed a $25 million (€22m) complaint in the US District Court for the Northern District of California against Innetra PC, a UK-based company providing hosting services from data centres in the Netherlands. The lawsuit asserts that Innetra and its general […]
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating Syria’s Al-Ikhbariya TV channel into its video distribution lineup at the 26° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-2 satellite. The Es’hailSat satellite footprint strategically encompasses the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, optimising signal coverage and enabling significant viewership potential for […]
SES has published its Q1 2025 results, reporting that it signed €360 million in new business during the quarter. The two highlights were the satellite operator’s Networks division which saw revenue grow 8.4 per cent YoY and its Government segment improve 13.1 per cent. The once important Media division, which looks after its DTH transmissions, […]
To ensure audiences can access crucial information in the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake, the BBC World Service has added a direct-to-home satellite video channel to the platforms delivering BBC News Burmese content. In the coming four months, the Thaicom 6 satellite, which covers Myanmar, Thailand, and the wider region, will deliver BBC News Burmese […]
The French state is considering a major strategic investment in Eutelsat. A report from French newspaper Le Monde – wholly unconfirmed – suggests that Eutelsat needs to find around €4 billion of extra funding to maintain its OneWeb fleet of 650 satellite, now seen as the only viable alternate to Elon Musk’s Starlink, as well […]
Anti-piracy coalition the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that member company DISH Network has filed a complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas against the operators of the illegal streaming service known as Lemo TV and Kemo IPTV. The lawsuit was coordinated by IBCAP. The service, also […]
Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks operator Intelsat has been selected by A+E Networks Latin America to distribute entertainment to viewers across the region. “For years, Intelsat has been a trusted partner in delivering high-quality entertainment to audiences throughout Latin America,” said Richard Kohlweg, managing sales director, Media at Intelsat. “We are proud to continue supporting […]
SES has announced a new content distribution agreement with Mileto Tecnologia for its DTH pay-TV platform. Under the agreement, SES will provide Mileto with capacity on the SES-6 satellite at the 40.5 degrees West TV neighborhood, providing coverage for delivery of its bouquet of HD channels to over 600,000 TV households across Brazil. The agreement […]