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XINHUA'S CNC World English Channel Selects Three Eutelsat Satellites for Reach Across Europe, Middle East and Africa
PARIS, December 16, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CNC World, the English channel of Xinhua News Agency's TV arm
CNC, will be able to reach into homes across Europe, the Middle East and
Africa from 1 January 2011 following the conclusion of new satellite
distribution agreements on the HOT BIRD(TM), EUROBIRD(TM) 1 and W7 satellites
operated by Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL).
Launched for the Asia-Pacific region and North America 12
months ago, CNC's objective is to develop into a global TV network covering
breaking news and major political, economic and cultural news around the
globe.
Following the conclusion of a three-year agreement signed this
month with Eutelsat, CNC World will have privileged access to cable and
satellite markets across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa via
Eutelsat's HOT BIRD(TM) satellites at 13degrees East whose measured audience
continues to expand, now reaching into over 121 million homes. Premium
coverage of the UK and Ireland will be ensured via Eutelsat's EUROBIRD(TM) 1
satellite at 28.5degrees East that reaches into over 10 million satellite
homes, anchoring it as the flagship neighbourhood for this region. The
channel will be available via a digital platform operated on EUROBIRD(TM) 1
by Arqiva.
CNC has concluded an additional agreement with MultiChoice
Africa for carriage of CNC World from 1 January 2011 on the DStv pay-TV
platform, which broadcasts via Eutelsat's W7 satellite in over 40 countries
in sub-Saharan Africa.
Wu Jincai, deputy editor-in-chief of Xinhua News Agency and chairman of
CNC, said: "With the satellite coverage provided by Eutelsat, an operator of
reference in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, CNC World can deliver on its
ambition to grow into a global network providing the best quality of service
to our viewers."
Michel de Rosen, Eutelsat CEO, added: "We are delighted to
partner with CNC for the rapidly expanding CNC World network. The selection
of three Eutelsat satellites by a media agency seeking efficient and fast
international distribution testifies to the footprint and access to cable and
satellite homes provided by our video positions. We look forward to a
longstanding relationship with CNC, and to continuing to meet the
requirements of a new player in the international broadcasting landscape
driven by objectives of quality and innovation."
About Eutelsat Communications
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code:
FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity
commercialised on 26 satellites that provide coverage over the entire
European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant
parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading
satellite operators in terms of revenues. At 30 September 2010, Eutelsat's
satellites were broadcasting more than 3,700 television channels. More than
1,100 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13
degrees East which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in
Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group's satellites also serve a
wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution
markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service
Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's
broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed
internet services through teleports in France and Italy that serve
enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in
Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and
its subsidiaries employ nearly 661 commercial, technical and operational
employees from 28 countries.
http://www.eutelsat.com
Source: Eutelsat Communications
For further information: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frederique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Investors & Analysts: Lisa Sanders Finas, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com
XINHUA'S CNC World English Channel Selects Three Eutelsat Satellites for Reach Across Europe, Middle East and Africa
PARIS, December 16, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CNC World, the English channel of Xinhua News Agency's TV arm
CNC, will be able to reach into homes across Europe, the Middle East and
Africa from 1 January 2011 following the conclusion of new satellite
distribution agreements on the HOT BIRD(TM), EUROBIRD(TM) 1 and W7 satellites
operated by Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL).
Launched for the Asia-Pacific region and North America 12
months ago, CNC's objective is to develop into a global TV network covering
breaking news and major political, economic and cultural news around the
globe.
Following the conclusion of a three-year agreement signed this
month with Eutelsat, CNC World will have privileged access to cable and
satellite markets across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa via
Eutelsat's HOT BIRD(TM) satellites at 13degrees East whose measured audience
continues to expand, now reaching into over 121 million homes. Premium
coverage of the UK and Ireland will be ensured via Eutelsat's EUROBIRD(TM) 1
satellite at 28.5degrees East that reaches into over 10 million satellite
homes, anchoring it as the flagship neighbourhood for this region. The
channel will be available via a digital platform operated on EUROBIRD(TM) 1
by Arqiva.
CNC has concluded an additional agreement with MultiChoice
Africa for carriage of CNC World from 1 January 2011 on the DStv pay-TV
platform, which broadcasts via Eutelsat's W7 satellite in over 40 countries
in sub-Saharan Africa.
Wu Jincai, deputy editor-in-chief of Xinhua News Agency and chairman of
CNC, said: "With the satellite coverage provided by Eutelsat, an operator of
reference in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, CNC World can deliver on its
ambition to grow into a global network providing the best quality of service
to our viewers."
Michel de Rosen, Eutelsat CEO, added: "We are delighted to
partner with CNC for the rapidly expanding CNC World network. The selection
of three Eutelsat satellites by a media agency seeking efficient and fast
international distribution testifies to the footprint and access to cable and
satellite homes provided by our video positions. We look forward to a
longstanding relationship with CNC, and to continuing to meet the
requirements of a new player in the international broadcasting landscape
driven by objectives of quality and innovation."
About Eutelsat Communications
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code:
FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity
commercialised on 26 satellites that provide coverage over the entire
European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant
parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading
satellite operators in terms of revenues. At 30 September 2010, Eutelsat's
satellites were broadcasting more than 3,700 television channels. More than
1,100 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13
degrees East which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in
Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group's satellites also serve a
wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution
markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service
Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's
broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed
internet services through teleports in France and Italy that serve
enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in
Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and
its subsidiaries employ nearly 661 commercial, technical and operational
employees from 28 countries.
http://www.eutelsat.com
Source: Eutelsat Communications
For further information: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frederique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Investors & Analysts: Lisa Sanders Finas, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com