SkyVision Concludes Multi-Year Contract With Eutelsat for Capacity on W2A Satellite

SkyVision Concludes Multi-Year Contract With Eutelsat for Capacity on W2A Satellite

Eutelsat's New W2A Satellite to Provide Extensive Pan-African and Middle East Connectivity

LONDON and PARIS, June 2/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkyVision and Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announce that SkyVision, a leading global provider of Internet services over satellite and terrestrial fibre optic systems has signed a multi-year contract for one transponder on the newly-launched W2A satellite. The new capacity supplements SkyVision's extensive pan-African space segment and private networks inventory.

From its main gateways in Europe, the United States and the Middle East, SkyVision provides end-to-end solutions of standard or customised IP services for global enterprises, NGOs (Non Governmental Organisations) as well as Internet Service Providers.

Launched on April 3 and located at 10 degrees East, the Ku-band and C-band capacity of Eutelsat's new W2A satellite went into full commercial service on May 19. SkyVision has selected the satellite's C-band capacity which Eutelsat has introduced for the first time at its longstanding 10 degrees East neighbourhood. In addition to W2A's payload of up to 46 Ku-band transponders, the satellite's 10 C-band transponders provide users with a vast coverage stretching from South America, across Africa and Europe and through to the Indian sub-continent.

Mark Gazit, President and CEO of SkyVision, comments on the contract signing: "W2A will be providing vital as well as reliable inter-continental capabilities to our global network which has experienced phenomenal growth over the past three years. We are pleased to add W2A to our large inventory of service platforms supporting on a multi-year basis the substantial pan-African Internet connectivity demand with this valuable capacity, and we look forward to a continued, mutually beneficial relationship with Eutelsat Communications."

Olivier Millies-Lacroix, Eutelsat Commercial Director commented: "The new C-band mission on W2A brings capacity in high demand to our in-orbit resources and equips Eutelsat to further expand and diversify our client base. We are delighted that SkyVision, a specialist in Internet connectivity services is now on board W2A."

About SkyVision

SkyVision is a Global Telecommunications Company that provides IP connectivity via satellite and fiber. With more than 10 satellite platforms, SkyVision's global network reaches 90 countries providing services to: ISPs, telcos, mobile operators, NGOs, global enterprises and government entities. SkyVision's service is supported by regional sales teams, local distribution channels and technical representation, allowing us to respond rapidly with tailored solutions. SkyVision's three main gateways offer capacity exceeding 2Gbps of satellite and fiber connectivity. In market segments such as inclined orbit satellites, SkyVision is a world leader. Our VSAT network solutions use customer-specific technology to deliver a cost-effective solution, every time.

http://www.sky-vision.net

About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity commercialised on 27 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 31 December 2008, Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting 3,200 television channels and 1,100 radio stations. 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 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 591 commercial, technical and operational experts from 28 countries.

http://www.eutelsat.com

For more information please contact: Marketing Communication Manager Dana Aroch Tel: +44-20-8387-1750 email: dana@sky-vision.net

          For further information: Press contacts:     Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88, voconnor@eutelsat.fr     Frederique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88, fgautier@eutelsat.fr          Investor relations     Gilles Janvier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30,     investors@eutelsat-communications.com  

Source: Eutelsat Communications

For more information please contact: Marketing Communication Manager Dana Aroch Tel: +44-20-8387-1750 email: dana@sky-vision.net. For further information: Press contacts: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frederique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-38-88, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Investor relations: Gilles Janvier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

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