Televisa renews, expands Eutelsat capacity
April 14, 2015
Televisa has renewed and increased capacity on three satellites with coverage of the Americas operated by Eutelsat Communications.
The new contract, which includes distribution of HD content, increases capacity on the Eutelsat 117 West A satellite and extends leases on Eutelsat 113 West A and Eutelsat 115 West A for distribution of some of Televisa Networks’ key channels to cable headends across the Americas. The capacity will also serve Televisa Networks’ requirements for capacity for contribution and occasional use.
Televisa Networks, a subsidiary of Grupo Televisa, specialises in the design, production, programming and distribution of 25 owned TV brands and three represented brands in the pay-TV market. It serves a multi-million subscriber base and is present in markets in Mexico, the United States, Latin America, Canada, Europe and Africa. Grupo Televisa is the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world and a major player in the global entertainment business.
Commenting on the agreement, Patricio Northland, CEO of Eutelsat Americas, said: “We are delighted that a media company of Televisa’s calibre is renewing its confidence in our services. We look forward to continuing to work closely with them and to demonstrating that we provide the most efficient and forward-looking solutions to our customers across the Americas and beyond.”