Eutelsat on the Countdown to the London Olympic Games

PARIS, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

        - Capacity mobilised on 4 satellites
        - More than 2000 hours of satellite transmissions expected
        - 100% HD transmissions by the EBU

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) is in the final phase of preparation of
satellite transmissions of the London Olympic Games, the world’s leading international
multi-sport events, expected to generate over 2,000 hours of satellite transmissions.

Capacity on four Eutelsat satellites has been booked by broadcasters from Europe, the
Middle East, Asia and South America as well as the EBU to transmit live coverage of 300
events in 36 sports as well as official ceremonies, interviews and breaking news.

Carrier ID to assure quality DVB satellite transmissions

Significant efforts have been made by Eutelsat and the satellite broadcast community
to assure the highest signal quality during the Games, notably the introduction of Carrier
ID. Carrier ID is a stamp on uplink signals that enables satellite operators to more
efficiently identify transmissions to their satellites and accelerate coordination with
earth station operators.

The EBU prepares for an all-HD event

More than 70 EBU Members holding rights will be able to access 12 HD multilateral
signals via the Eurovision network which includes capacity on two Eutelsat satellites
reaching member countries of the world’s leading broadcasting association. The London
Olympic Games throw a light on a new HD era for the Eurovision network for major sports
events.

For Jean-Francois Leprince-Ringuet, Eutelsat’s Commercial Director: “2012 is a stellar
year for satellite delivery of sportsand news events, with Eutelsat coordinating a record
volume of transmissions, peaking on June 17 to serve broadcasters and news agencies
covering elections in France, Greece and Egypt as well asUEFA Euro 2012 games in the
Ukraine. Our key objectives are to be fully mobilised to respond to broadcaster needs and
to deliver the highest quality of service.”

About Eutelsat

With capacity commercialised on 28 satellites that provide coverage across Europe, as
well as the Middle East, Africa and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat
Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is one of the world’s three
leading satellite operators. As of 31 March 2012 Eutelsat’s satellites were broadcasting
more than 4,250 television channels to over 200 million cable and satellite homes in
Europe, the Middle East and 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 high
speed Internet services through teleports in France and Italy that serve consumers,
enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe,
Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries
employ just over 750 commercial, technical and operational professionals. This culturally
diverse staff comprises employees from 30 countries.

http://www.eutelsat.com

SOURCE Eutelsat Communications