Eutelsat Communications has announced revenues of 395 million euros ($470.5 million) for the six months ended Dec. 31. This represents an increase of about 6.5 percent compared to the same stage last year.

Video applications remained the key driver for Eutelsat accounting for 259 million euros ($308.5 million) of the overall figure. The operator saw an increase in the number of TV channels it broadcasts, adding 75 channels in the six months. Data service revenues were up almost 8 percent compared to the same stage last year.