SkyVision Concludes Multi-Year Contract With Eutelsat for Capacity on W2A Satellite

SkyVision Concludes Multi-Year Contract With Eutelsat for Capacity on W2A Satellite

Eutelsat's New W2A Satellite to Provide Extensive Pan-African and Middle East Connectivity

LONDON and PARIS, June 2/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkyVision and Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announce that
SkyVision, a leading global provider of Internet services over satellite and
terrestrial fibre optic systems has signed a multi-year contract for one
transponder on the newly-launched W2A satellite. The new capacity supplements
SkyVision's extensive pan-African space segment and private networks
inventory.

From its main gateways in Europe, the United States and the Middle East,
SkyVision provides end-to-end solutions of standard or customised IP services
for global enterprises, NGOs (Non Governmental Organisations) as well as
Internet Service Providers.

Launched on April 3 and located at 10 degrees East, the Ku-band and
C-band capacity of Eutelsat's new W2A satellite went into full commercial
service on May 19. SkyVision has selected the satellite's C-band capacity
which Eutelsat has introduced for the first time at its longstanding 10
degrees East neighbourhood. In addition to W2A's payload of up to 46 Ku-band
transponders, the satellite's 10 C-band transponders provide users with a
vast coverage stretching from South America, across Africa and Europe and
through to the Indian sub-continent.

Mark Gazit, President and CEO of SkyVision, comments on the contract
signing: "W2A will be providing vital as well as reliable inter-continental
capabilities to our global network which has experienced phenomenal growth
over the past three years. We are pleased to add W2A to our large inventory
of service platforms supporting on a multi-year basis the substantial
pan-African Internet connectivity demand with this valuable capacity, and we
look forward to a continued, mutually beneficial relationship with Eutelsat
Communications."

Olivier Millies-Lacroix, Eutelsat Commercial Director commented: "The new
C-band mission on W2A brings capacity in high demand to our in-orbit
resources and equips Eutelsat to further expand and diversify our client
base. We are delighted that SkyVision, a specialist in Internet connectivity
services is now on board W2A."

About SkyVision

SkyVision is a Global Telecommunications Company that provides IP
connectivity via satellite and fiber. With more than 10 satellite platforms,
SkyVision's global network reaches 90 countries providing services to: ISPs,
telcos, mobile operators, NGOs, global enterprises and government entities.
SkyVision's service is supported by regional sales teams, local distribution
channels and technical representation, allowing us to respond rapidly with
tailored solutions. SkyVision's three main gateways offer capacity exceeding
2Gbps of satellite and fiber connectivity. In market segments such as
inclined orbit satellites, SkyVision is a world leader. Our VSAT network
solutions use customer-specific technology to deliver a cost-effective
solution, every time.

http://www.sky-vision.net

About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code:
FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.. With capacity
commercialised on 27 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 31 December 2008, Eutelsat's
satellites were broadcasting 3,200 television channels and 1,100 radio
stations. More than 1,100 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video
neighbourhood at 13 degrees East 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 591 commercial, technical and operational experts from 28 countries.

http://www.eutelsat.com

For more information please contact: Marketing Communication Manager
Dana Aroch Tel: +44-20-8387-1750 email: dana@sky-vision.net

For further information: Press contacts:
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: +33-1-53-98-35-30,
investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Source: Eutelsat Communications

For more information please contact: Marketing Communication Manager Dana Aroch Tel: +44-20-8387-1750 email: dana@sky-vision.net. For further information: Press contacts: 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: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

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