Eutelsat Group and Saudi Arabia’s Advanced Telecommunications Solutions and Services (ATSS) have announced the renewal of their satellite capacity agreement. The agreement, signed during the LEAP event in Riyadh, will see ATSS continue utilizing the Eutelsat 8 West B satellite's Ku-band coverage.
José Ignacio González-Núñez, RVP, MENA & Americas Sales Video Business Unit, stated, “Eutelsat is delighted to extend its partnership with ATSS. This renewal reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting ATSS’s growth by strengthening its capabilities in broadcasting, enabling it to further enhance its customer offer.”
Eng. Abdullah Alosaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ATSS, added, “This collaboration with Eutelsat Group is a pivotal step in expanding our satellite service portfolio, ensuring secure and resilient connectivity for clients across various industries. By integrating Eutelsat’s advanced satellite capabilities, we continue to drive digital transformation and smart connectivity across the Kingdom.”
The renewed agreement reinforces Eutelsat’s 7/8 degrees West position as a leading video hotspot in the region. It ensures the continued, exclusive distribution of numerous television channels to millions of households within ATSS's service area.