PBLSat Selects Two Eutelsat Satellites to Increase Capacity for Professional Video Transmissions Across Europe

PBLSat Selects Two Eutelsat Satellites to Increase Capacity for Professional Video Transmissions Across Europe

LONDON and PARIS, January 10/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PBLSat, specialists in Occasional Use satellite services for
the broadcasting community, today announced the confirmation of long-term
contracts for capacity on two satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications
(Euronext Paris: ETL). With these additional in-orbit resources PBLSat is
increasing its commitment to the market for professional video transmissions
in Europe of news, entertainment and sport events.

PBLSat has renewed its contract for a further three years on
Eutelsat's W2 satellite which provides coverage of Europe, North Africa and
the Middle East. The company has also purchased 36 MHz of capacity for three
years on Eutelsat's ATLANTIC BIRD(TM) 1 satellite whose pan-European
footprint serves Europe and also extends as far as the Gulf States. PBLSat
CEO Nic Thorley comments that "ATLANTIC BIRD(TM) 1 will complement our
existing ad-hoc European satellite offering and will allow our clients to
have full access to one of Europe's premier satellites."

PBLSat aims to use its W2 and ATLANTIC BIRD(TM) 1 capacity to
service its expanding European SNG news and sport operations. In addition to
offering uplinks to broadcasters and content producers via its fleet of 16
SNG vehicles and four flyaway units, PBLSat will provide services to W2 and
ATLANTIC BIRD(TM) 1 from dedicated antennas located in the UK at the Madley
teleport and throughout Europe. The transponder configuration on the new
capacity on ATLANTIC BIRD(TM) 1 will allow PBLSat to offer 4 x 9MHz digital
channels; this will enable 8, 15 and 24 Mbit/s video services and can
incorporate the growing demand for HD transmissions.

Eutelsat Commercial Director Olivier Millies-Lacroix said,
"We believe this agreement will continue to strengthen our relationship with
PBLSat. We are very satisfied that the coverages and bandwidth options
offered by W2 and ATLANTIC BIRD(TM) 1 can meet PBLSat's requirements and
enable a swift reaction to expanding demands for Occasional Use capacity for
Standard Digital and High Definition coverage of breaking news, sports and
entertainment events."

About PBLSat

PBLSat specialise in providing Occasional Use satellite services to the
global broadcast marketplace. Based in London, they provide SNG and satellite
services throughout Europe and beyond. In April 2007 PBLSat acquired the
rights to BT Broadcast Services Occasional Service portfolio. This means
PBLSat can provide clients with many of the services they have traditionally
used, but within the framework of a company dedicated to Occasional Use and
excellent customer service.

PBLSat have a fleet of 16 SNG vehicles and 6 Ku/C flyaway
units working throughout Europe, across news, sport and entertainment. As
well as a dedicated truck fleet PBLSat also provide the following products
and services to their global client base.

- In house dedicated Occasional Use satellite capacity on Eutelsat W2 and
AB1.

- Global Satellite Coverage, accessing Intelsat, Eutelsat and Asiasat.

- Dedicated teleport facilities at Madley in the UK with access to over
45 satellites.

- Fibre connectivity linking major European and US hubs.

- Turnaround facilities in the Middle East linking Europe and the Far
East.

- Multi lingual, 24/7, PBL Space Centre for all booking requirements
comprising a dedicated Special Events team.

- Clients include BSKYB, IMG, Reuters, Overon and Sport 5.

http://www.pblsat.com

PBLSat Contact

Suzanne Harding
Head of Marketing
Tel.:+44-203-170-5574
Mobile: +44(0)7824-847743
Fax: +44-870-803-3045
Suzanne.harding@pblsat.com

About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code:
FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity
commercialised on 24 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 30 September 2007, Eutelsat's
satellites were broadcasting over 2,730 television channels, of which more
than 1,000 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood 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 529 commercial, technical and
operational experts from 27 countries.

http://www.eutelsat.com

Eutelsat Press Contact:

Vanessa O'Connor
Tel.: +33(0)1-53-98-38-88
voconnor@eutelsat.fr

Frederique Gautier
Tel.: +33(0)1-53-98-38-88
fgautier@eutelsat.fr

Eutelsat Investor relations:

Gilles Janvier
Tel. : +33(0)1-53-98-35-35
investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Source: Eutelsat Communications

PBLSat Contact: Suzanne Harding, Head of Marketing, Tel.:+44-203-170-5574, Mobile: +44(0)7824-847743, Fax: +44-870-803-3045, Suzanne.harding@pblsat.com; Eutelsat Press Contact: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel.: +33(0)1-53-98-38-88, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frederique Gautier, Tel.: +33(0)1-53-98-38-88, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Eutelsat Investor relations, Gilles Janvier, Tel. : +33(0)1-53-98-35-35, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

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