Eutelsat and Thaicom to partner for new software-defined satellite over Asia

PARIS, FRANCE: Eutelsat Communications announced that its subsidiary Eutelsat Asia has signed a partnership agreement with Space Tech Innovation Limited (STI), a subsidiary of Thaicom, a leading Asian satellite operator, related to a new software-defined satellite (SDS) to be positioned at the 119.5° East orbital slot over Asia. Under this partnership, Eutelsat will expand its…

Eutelsat selected by Zeonbud to extend broadcast coverage throughout Ukraine

PARIS, FRANCE: Eutelsat Communications has been selected by Zeonbud to assure the distribution of its high-quality broadcast content in Ukraine. Zeonbud Limited is the nation-wide licensed Digital Terrestrial Television operator transmitting Ukraine’s 33 major channels covering a wide range of quality broadcast content. Launched in 2010, it reaches approximately 40% of the population and covers…

Eutelsat increases its shareholding in OneWeb to 22.9%

PARIS, FRANCE: Eutelsat Communications has increased its shareholding in OneWeb for a consideration of $165 million, taking its shareholding from 17.6% to 22.9%. Eutelsat has exercised a call option on a portion of the latest OneWeb funding round subscribed by Bharti. Owned by Bharti Enterprises (38.6%); OneWeb is a global communications company building a capability to…