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Eutelsat 36D Satellite Selected by Airbus to Embark Its Latest Ultra High
Frequency Payload

Eutelsat Communications’ (Euronext Paris: ETL) EUTELSAT 36D of EUTELSAT 36B, with enhancements to coverage areas and
satellite has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space to carry performance. The satellite is due for launch in the first half of
its latest Ultra High Frequency (UHF) payload. Airbus Defence and 2024. With coverage of Africa, Russia and Europe, 36° East is a key
Space has already received firm pre-commitments on this payload. orbital slot for Eutelsat and ranks second behind 70° East in terms
Operating in the dedicated 225-400MHz frequency band, the of revenue generation in Government Services. Commenting on
payload will address French governmental applications and other the agreement, Pascal Homsy Eutelsat’s Chief Technical Officer
allied governmental applications to support communications said: “We are excited to take our relationship with Airbus to the
over the EMEA region. Built by Airbus Defence and Space, the all- next level, embarking for the first time an UHF payload on its
electric EUTELSAT 36D will assure all the main legacy missions behalf. This incremental mission reflects not only the unparalleled
coverage of Eutelsat’s fleet, but is also a further example of our
ability to generate additional value from our core assets, serving
Governments as trusted partners.” Cédric Oudiette, Head of
Secure Communications Strategy at Airbus Defence and Space
added: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to embark our
UHF payload at this key orbital position, enabling to strengthen
Airbus’ leading position in satellite communication services for
governmental and defence applications.”

Eutelsat Launches Eutelsat ADVANCE for End-to-End Managed Connectivity

Services

4G/5G coverage expansion needs and
high-speed transmission links. Eutelsat
ADVANCE’s global Ku-band network lever-
ages the ST Engineering’s Newtec Dialog
platform. It facilitates application-use
identification and prioritization at a com-
pelling cost that scales with demand. The
high-performance Ka-band network will
enable powerful connectivity for Enterprise
markets using Eutelsat’s in-orbit Ka-band
resources combined with Hughes Net-
work Systems’ ground network system.
Philippe Oliva, Chief Commercial Officer
of Eutelsat said: “The current context has
accentuated the need for worldwide con-
nectivity, as more and more business pro-
cesses migrate to the cloud. This is why
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: via Eutelsat’s certified network of partners, we are launching Eutelsat ADVANCE, our
ETL) has launched Eutelsat ADVANCE, a Eutelsat ADVANCE enables clients to en- new satellite network-as-a-service offer.
global network solution for unlimited reach hance their service portfolio by increasing Through an innovative portfolio of glob-
in a world where increasing digitalization the range of services they offer, leveraging ally managed services, optimizing and
is having a massive impact on connec- Eutelsat’s powerful global capabilities and sharing in-orbit resources in Ka and Ku-
tivity requirements for businesses. Eutel- 24/7 support. The new solution includes bands, terrestrial connectivity, the auto-
sat ADVANCE is an end-to-end managed a suite of tailored offerings addressing mation of data connectivity services, and a
connectivity service, including network multiple markets, notably Maritime, Avia- wide range of offerings tailored to specific
interconnection, a management portal and tion, Enterprise for businesses including markets, Eutelsat ADVANCE enhances our
APIs for service providers and their clients, energy, construction, banking and retail, customers’ portfolios of service offerings
terrestrial connectivity, Ku and Ka-band Government and Telecoms - with cus- in their markets.”
capacity, and satellite terminals. Available tom backhaul solutions supporting all

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