Eutelsat 117 West A is a satellite that provides TV broadcasting and distribution services. It's a game-changer for the industry.
The satellite has a footprint that covers Mexico and the southern United States. This allows for a wide range of TV channels to be broadcast to a large audience.
Eutelsat 117 West A has a transponder capacity of 44. This enables the satellite to support a large number of TV channels and services.
TV Azteca and Distribution
TV Azteca, Mexico's leading broadcaster, has a decade-long partnership with Eutelsat Group, and they've just renewed their agreement.
The new multi-year satellite capacity agreement will allow TV Azteca to continue using Eutelsat's premium 117°West TV neighbourhood across the Americas. This neighbourhood is the premium TV neighbourhood for Latin America, offering pan-regional distribution of major networks and content providers.
Around 400 TV channels are currently distributed to over 110 million TV homes across the continent, with 80 of them in HD.
Selected by TV Azteca for Mexico Distribution
TV Azteca, Mexico's leading broadcaster, has selected Eutelsat 117 West A for its Mexico distribution needs.
TV Azteca is using Eutelsat 117 West A's C-band coverage to distribute its satellite television service to digital TV towers and cable head-ends across Mexico.
The new multi-year satellite capacity agreement continues a decade-long partnership between TV Azteca and Eutelsat Group.
This partnership will potentially allow TV Azteca to provide a broader range of video services, extending their current reach by accessing new and untapped markets in the region.
TV Azteca is operating a video multiplex to deliver its HD channels to digital TV towers and cable head-ends across Mexico.
Eutelsat 117 West A is the premium TV neighbourhood for Latin America, offering pan-regional distribution of major networks and content providers.
Around 400 TV channels, 80 in HD, are currently distributed to over 110 million TV homes across the continent.
The 117° West location is also a growing free-to-air TV neighbourhood with 100 TV channels broadcasting in the clear, including channels from key regional public and private broadcasters.
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117 West B
117 West B is a key satellite in the Eutelsat Americas fleet, launched in June 2016 and now in service.
This satellite provides a range of services to Latin America clients, including video services, data, DTH, DTT, and governmental services.
EUTELSAT 117 WEST B features five regional beams in Ku-band, offering exceptional coverage of Central America and the Caribbean, Mexico, the Andean Region, and the Southern Cone.
The Southern Cone, in particular, benefits from Ku-band 6 coverage.
TV Azteca can leverage this satellite's capabilities to expand its reach and services in these regions.
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Services and Related
Eutelsat 117 West A offers a range of services, including broadband, data, governmental services, mobility (air and maritime), occasional use, and video.
Broadband and data services are available through Ku-band 2 Hemi and C-band Hemi.
These services cater to various needs, from personal to professional.
The Ku-band 2 Hemi and C-band Hemi options provide flexibility in terms of service availability.
The following services are offered:
- Broadband
- Data
- Governmental services
- Mobility (air and maritime)
- Occasional use
- Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country owns Eutelsat?
Eutelsat is a French company, headquartered in France. It is a satellite operator based in Europe.
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