EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS (EPA:ETL) Eutelsat’s “smart LNB” scoops EUsatcom Innovation Award

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Eutelsat's "smart LNB" scoops EUsatcom Innovation Award

Paris, 17 September 2013 - The "smart LNB" developed by Eutelsat Communications
(Euronext Paris: ETL) and presented for the first time at the IBC show in
Amsterdam, has won The EUsatcom Innovation Award 2013 that honours innovative
satellite communication projects in Europe and the complex interdisciplinary
teamwork mobilised to deliver them.

Endorsed by the SSPI (Society of Satellite Professionals International) the
Awards recognise the fact that the satellite industry has entered an IP-based
era that brings new ways of co-creation for systems and solutions to meet
customers' global demands.

The "smart LNB" for a new satellite broadcasting ecosystem

Shown live for the first time at IBC, the "smart LNB" is a new-generation
electronic feed connected to an antenna with an embedded transmitter to provide
services such as HbbTV, payper-view, social networking, live show
participation, personal subscription management and audience measurement. It
opens the door for broadcasters to operate their own ecosystem of linear
television and connected TV services directly by satellite.

Speaking at the Awards, Antonio Arcidiacono, Eutelsat Director of Innovation,
said: "This Award is a resounding endorsement of Eutelsat's commitment to
innovation that broadens the scope and competitivity of satellite services.
This first recognition of the "smart LNB" and the enthusiastic response by
broadcasting professionals during IBC confirms we are on the right track and
encourages us to pursue innovation that adds value for customers."

About Eutelsat Communications
With capacity commercialised on 32 satellites delivering reach of Europe, the
Middle East, Africa, Asia, significant parts of the Americas and the
Asia-Pacific, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code:
FR0010221234) is one of the world's leading satellite operators. As of 30 June
2013, Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting more than 4,600 television
channels to over 200 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle
East and Africa. The Group's satellites also provide a wide range of services
for TV contribution, corporate networks and fixed and mobile broadband markets.
Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ over 780
commercial, technical and operational professionals from 30 countries.
www.eutelsat.com

For further information
Press
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Investors and analysts
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                        investors@eutelsat-communications.com

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