PARIS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The range of channels broadcasting across sub-Saharan Africa via
the EUTELSAT 16A satellite further increased today with the launch
of Eurochannel, the international TV channel dedicated to European
films and series. Eurochannel's selection of EUTELSAT 16A marks the
latest step in its international expansion and comes three months
after its launch into all Europe
via Eutelsat. The channel has signed a new five-year contract for
capacity and services with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris:
ETL).
Leveraging EUTELSAT 16A's powerful Ku-band footprint that sweeps
across Africa, from Senegal in the West to Madagascar in the East, Eurochannel has joined
a digital platform uplinked by Eutelsat and comprising over 20 TV
channels. Eurochannel is broadcasting programmes subtitled in
English, French and Portuguese, with terrestrial headends its
principal target.
Eurochannel Chairman and CEO, Gustavo
Vainstein commented: "When we analysed our options
for expansion across sub-Saharan Africa EUTELSAT 16A quickly
emerged as the obvious choice for its high-power and strong reach
of our target audience. Working withEutelsat since our
launch across allEurope last year has enabled us to develop a
solid relationship which we look forward to taking to the next
level with this new phase in our international
development."
Rodney Benn, Regional
Vice-President Africa at Eutelsat, responded: "EUTELSAT
16A has quickly established itself as a valued platform for content
delivery to network headends and for DTH reception in Africa. Its reach of over 25 countries in
sub-Saharan Africa, combined with the services we are supplying
from our Rambouillet teleport, enable us to satisfy a surge of new
demand and we are delighted to welcome Eurochannel as the latest
addition to the platform."
How to receive Eurochannel:
EUTELSAT 16A at 16° East
Downlink Frequency: 10 804 MHz
Polarisation: Horizontal
DVB-S2 8PSK FEC, 2/3 Symbol rate, 30 Mbaud
About Eurochannel (http://www.eurochannel.com)
Eurochannel is a one-of-a-kind network. Its vast selection
of modern entertainment from every corner of Europe takes viewers
on a whirlwind tour of European culture. Eurochannel presents only
top of the line European programming: From traditional films to the
hottest new cinema; from sweeping, epic serials to heart-pounding
mini-series; from specials on historical art to the very latest in
modern rock, pop and easy listening music, Eurochannel has
something for everybody. Eurochannel is more than just shows: it
also shows its viewers the best, most secret parts of European
culture with travel specials, and an all-access coverage of
Europe's most important film
festivals. Eurochannel airs in Latin
America, United States,
Canada, the Caribbean, Africa, France, Serbia and Portugal. Eurochannel is also available as an
On Demand service in Korea. For more information, please
visit http://www.eurochannel.com, Facebook
and Twitter.
About Eutelsat Communications
(http://www.eutelsat.com)
Eutelsat Communications is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.
With capacity commercialised on 30 satellites delivering reach of
Europe, the Middle East,
Africa, Asia, significant parts of the Americas and
the Asia-Pacific, Eutelsat
Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is
one of the world's leading satellite operators. As of 31 December 2012 Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting almost 4,500 television channels to over 200 million
cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle
East and Africa. The
Group's satellites also provide a wide range of services for TV
contribution, corporate networks and fixed and mobile broadband
markets. Headquartered in Paris,
Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ over 780 commercial, technical
and operational professionals from 30 countries.
SOURCE Eutelsat Communications and Eurochannel
