BNP Paribas equity analyst Geoffrey D’Halluin has reiterated the firm’s opinion on satellite operator Eutelsat with a ’Neutral’ rating, although saying that the bank has “tweaked” its guidance and raised its price target from €2.1 per share to €2.7. BNP Paribas says that Eutelsat’s LEO revenues will grow by 50 per cent y-o-y. The bank […]

The negotiations which should have led to a decision (the Rendezvous-1/RDV-1 stage) are running late. These past few days have seen both SES and Eutelsat make comments on the discussions. They are the key players in the SpaceRISE consortium (along with Hispasat) and responsible for the scheme. The industry was expecting a decision by April […]

Eutelsat has announced the launch of QBC Business Economic Channel by Qatar Media Corporation, broadcasting in 4K via Eutelsat’s 7/8° West video neighbourhood. The new channel, first of its kind in Qatar and available immediately, delivers financial news, market insights, and expert analysis to audiences across the MENA region. The 7/8° West video neighbourhood is […]

Paris-based satellite operator Eutelsat reported its Q3 2026 and 9-month trading results after the market closed on May 12th. Its headline results were: • Q3 Operating Verticals revenues of €283.7 million, up 0.9 per cent YoY • Sustained double digit growth in Connectivity, driven by LEO-enabled solutions, up 65 per cent YoY • Successful conclusion […]

Eutelsat CEO Jean-Francois Fallacher, responsing to comments made by SpaceX that US users, in particular government and military, should only use US satellite operators, says that demand for non-US suppliers of capacity remains “resiliant”. SpaceX, on April 16th, urged the FCC in a formal letter to to limit market access to non-US operators. SpaceX pointed […]

Eutelsat and MTN Côte d’Ivoire have announced a new multi-year agreement to deliver satellite connectivity services across Ivory Coast using Eutelsat Konnect’s high-throughput capacity. The agreement will expand broadband access nationwide, addressing the connectivity needs of consumer and enterprise segments while supporting digital inclusion through community Wi-Fi hotspots in underserved areas. MTN Côte d’Ivoire will […]

Eutelsat’s 139 West A has been retired to a ‘graveyard’ orbit. The satellite provided Eutelsat with an impressive 22 years of service despite its initial expected life of nearer 12-15 years. The EADS Astrium-built craft first entered service in March 2004 as Eutelsat W3A, and at the time was the operator’s most powerful satellite. W3A […]

Eutelsat has announced the renewal of its partnership with PCTV, a aggregation and distribution company in Mexico and part of Megacable Holdings, for the continued distribution of its video services via the Eutelsat 117 West A (E117WA) satellite. With this agreement, Eutelsat further reinforces its leadership in Mexico by continuing to host key players from […]

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 […]

Eutelsat has announced a partnership with Co-op Cable, introducing an expanded DTH and connectivity offering across the Caribbean using the Eutelsat 65 West A (E65WA) satellite. Through this initiative, Co-op Cable is enhancing its service portfolio to deliver bundled television and internet services, combining high-quality satellite TV distribution with advanced GEO-based connectivity. The solution is […]