Arqiva has entered into a long-term contact with Eutelsat for satellite capacity to serve the UK’s DTH market.
Under the terms of the deal between the two parties, Arqiva has booked multiple transponders commercialised by Eutelsat at the 28.2/5 degrees East video neighbourhood, which provide premium reach across the UK and Ireland.
Barrie Woolston, commercial director of satellite and media at Arqiva, said: “Arqiva is dedicated to providing the very best service for our customers. This new contract with Eutelsat will provide us with long term capacity to further develop the UK Direct-to-Home market.”
Jean-François Leprince-Ringuet, CCO at Eutelsat, added: “We are proud to have met the stringent requirements of a key player in the UK’s broadcasting market and to pursue new business with Arqiva through this long-term contract. The British TV market is a pacesetter in terms of innovation, creativity and quality. We are delighted that our resources and expertise have been selected to contribute to this vibrant and constantly expanding ecosystem.”
