Two of the world’s biggest operators have linked up in a major long-term multi-orbit partnership deal. Eutelsat has signed a multi-orbit agreement with Intelsat to enhance connectivity solutions over Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific, including OneWeb services. The deal was announced March 9. It is seven-year multi-million-euro capacity agreement with a progressive roll-out of…

Revenue at Eutelsat Communications dipped 6% in the first half of fiscal year 2022-23, the operator reported Feb. 17, due to a decline in broadcast revenue. Eutelsat reported total revenues in the first half of 574 million euros ($613 million), down 6% like-for-like. The operator said first half revenues were within the range of its…

German media company High View signed a deal with SES to purchase additional satellite capacity on SES’s TV neighborhood at ASTRA 19.2 degrees East to add four free-to-air channels. SES said Thursday this is another multi-year contract with High View.  High View will expand its Deluxe Music brand by broadcasting new channels Deluxe Dance, Deluxe Flashback,…

Eutelsat Communications has decommissioned the Eutelsat 5 West A satellite after more than 20 years in operation. The operator re-orbited the satellite to more than 400 km above Geostationary Orbit (GEO), successfully depressurizing the propulsion system and turning off electrical equipment onboard.  The satellite operated until it was decommissioned, continuing to provide maritime connectivity even…