Eutelsat and ATSS Renew Strategic Partnership for Premium Satellite Services Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Leveraging the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite to assure service continuity and enhancement for multiple customers across the region
Confirming 7/8° West video neighborhood as the leading satellite position in MENA.

Eutelsat and ATSS Renew Strategic Partnership for Premium Satellite Services Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

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Regulatory News:

Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and Saudi Arabia’s Advanced Telecommunications Solutions and Services (ATSS) have renewed their satellite capacity agreement on the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite reinforcing the long-standing collaboration between the two companies. The contract signing took place during the LEAP event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

ATSS is a leader in satellite communications in the MENA region. Under this latest agreement, it will continue to leverage the unparalleled Ku-band coverage of the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite to deliver premium broadcast services across the Middle East and North Africa.

The deal further cements Eutelsat’s 7/8 degrees West position as the leading video hotspot in the region and ensures ATSS and its customers can continue the exclusive distribution of multiple television channels to the millions of homes across its footprint.

José Ignacio González-Núñez, RVP, MENA & Americas Sales Video Business Unit said, “Eutelsat is delighted to extend its partnership with ATSS. This renewal reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting ATSS’s growth by strengthening its capabilities in broadcasting, enabling it to further enhance its customer offer.”

“This collaboration with Eutelsat Group is a pivotal step in expanding our satellite service portfolio, ensuring secure and resilient connectivity for clients across various industries,” said Eng. Abdullah Alosaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ATSS. “By integrating Eutelsat’s advanced satellite capabilities, we continue to drive digital transformation and smart connectivity across the Kingdom.”

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About Eutelsat Group
Eutelsat Group is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. The Group was formed through the combination of the Company and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 35 Geostationary satellites and a Low Earth a (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. The Group addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes more than 6,500 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat Group’s unique suite of in-orbit assets enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The Company is headquartered in Paris and the Eutelsat Group employs more than 1,500 people across more than 50 countries. The Group is committed to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable connectivity to help bridge the digital divide. The Company is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) and the London Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL).

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