ITI Neovision Launches "n", Poland's New-Generation Pay-TV Platform, Through Eutelsat's HOT BIRD(TM) Neighbourhood

ITI Neovision Launches "n", Poland's New-Generation Pay-TV Platform, Through Eutelsat's HOT BIRD(TM) Neighbourhood

PARIS, October 12/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ITI Neovision, a subsidiary of the ITI Group, one of Poland's
leading media and entertainment groups, has selected the HOT BIRD(TM) video
neighbourhood of Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) to support its
new-generation pay-TV platform which launches today.

Called "n", the platform is the first in Poland to include
High-Definition Television channels and digital entertainment services
broadcasting with MPEG4 compression. It takes from two to four the total
number of transponders (36 MHz) leased at Eutelsat's HOT BIRD(TM) position by
ITI Group. Two transponders are used already by the Group's TVN programme
subsidiary and two are allocated for the new "n" platform.

The "n" programming offer, which is available exclusively via satellite
from Eutelsat's HOT BIRD(TM) neighbourhood, is divided into a number of
thematic packages, including TVN channels, and an option for three HDTV
channels: ITI Group's in-house Sport channel, Discovery HD and a new film
channel. Subscribers can select between a standard set top-box for receiving
MPEG2 and MPEG4 channels, including HDTV, and a premium box, which will be
available from next month and will be equipped with a hard disc of 250MB for
Video on Demand services.

Wojciech Kostrzewa, ITI Group President and CEO commented: "The launch of
"n" is not only a natural extension to the ITI Group's existing media
platforms but represents an attractive opportunity to the Polish audience in
combining latest technology and a unique programme offer. The launch of "n"
marks the launch of new era in Polish television by delivering the latest in
digital entertainment. We are delighted to continue our close relationship
with Eutelsat and expand our presence on the HOT BIRD(TM) satellite family".

Giuliano Berretta, Eutelsat CEO commented, "With a rich offer
of digital channels, HDTV and VOD services broadcasting with MPEG4
compression, the platform launched today in Poland marks the new face of
pay-TV in Europe. We are very pleased to further consolidate our business
relationship with ITI Group and to support their ongoing expansion in one of
Europe's most dynamic media markets. ITI's increased use of capacity on our
HOT BIRD(TM) broadcast satellites underscores the leading position in Poland
of our prime video neighbourhood, and further consolidates our presence in
video markets in central Europe which hold great scope for growth and
innovation".

About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code:
FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. The Group is a leading
satellite operator with capacity commercialised on 23 satellites providing
coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East,
Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas. The Group is
one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues.
Its satellites are used for broadcasting more than 2,100 TV and 970 radio
stations to more than 120 million cable and satellite homes. The Group also
provides TV contribution services, corporate networks, mobile positioning and
communications, Internet backbone connectivity and broadband access for
terrestrial, maritime and inflight applications. Eutelsat Communications is
headquartered in Paris, and the Group's workforce comprises over 490
employees from 27 countries.

www.eutelsat.com

For further information
Press Relations

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: +33-1-53-98-35-35
investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Source: Eutelsat Communications

For further information, Press Relations, 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: +33-1-53-98-35-35, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

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