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Tunisia Extends Broadcasting of New Free-to-Air Television Platform with Eutelsat
The Tunisian broadcasting corporation (ONT) has signed a multi-year
contract with Eutelsat (News - Alert) Communications (Paris:ETL) (NYSE Euronext Paris:
ETL) to broadcast its new subscription-free TV platform across North and
West Africa. ONT has selected the powerful EUTELSAT 7 West A satellite
to reach viewers across the region.
A benchmark broadcasting hub
The ONT is consolidating around
ten Tunisian channels[1] in a single package at 7/8° West,
North Africa's leading satellite broadcasting neighbourhood. EUTELSAT 7
West A's footprint also enables the ONT to extend reach to West Africa.
Homes equipped with a satellite dish pointing to 7/8° West will be able
to enjoy improved image quality and easier navigation of the channels in
the platform.
Nôomên Elfehri, Tunisia's Minister of Communication Technologies and
Digital Economy, stated: "The launch of this national project is a
vehicle for Tunisia's sovereignty in the field of broadcasting. Viewers
will be able to enjoy a diversified and quality line-up of Tunisian
content."
Furthering the partnership between Eutelsat and the ONT
Dhaker
Baccouch, Chairman andCEO of the ONT, added: "In selecting the
EUTELSAT 7 West A satellite, we are providing viewers with improved
image quality and we are equipped to scale up our new platform with
further channels."
Michel Azibert, Eutelsat's Chief Commercial and Development Officer,
concluded: "With this new contract the ONT is strengthening its
portfolio of capacity on Eutelsat, adding to resources already leased on
three of our satellites, EUTELSAT 12 West B, HOT BIRD and EUTELSAT 36B,
for newsgathering and broadcasting to the general public."
About Eutelsat Communications
Established in 1977, Eutelsat
Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is one of
the world's leading and most experienced operators of communications
satellites. The company provides capacity on 40 satellites to clients
that include broadcasters and broadcasting associations, pay-TV
operators, video, data and Internet service providers, enterprises and
government agencies. Eutelsat's satellites provide ubiquitous coverage
of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas,
enabling video, data, broadband and government communications to be
established irrespective of a user's location. Headquartered in Paris,
with offices and teleports around the globe, Eutelsat represents a
workforce of 1,000 men and women from 37 countries who are experts in
their fields and work with clients to deliver the highest quality of
service.
For more about Eutelsat please visit www.eutelsat.com
[1] The first channels are: Aljanoubia, Attassia, Elhiwar
Ettounsi, m Tunisia, Telvza TV, Tunisna et la chaîne publique Nationale 1
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