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14-02-2014, 16:57
Eutelsat reports good channel growthFebruary 14, 2014 08.13 Europe/London By Robert Briel Eutelsat -RThe impact of the suspension of operations on certain frequencies at the 28.5 degrees East orbital position since October 4, 2013 was offset by good dynamic at video neighbourhoods serving broadcasters in fast-growing markets.Reporting on the first six months of its 2013-2014 year, Eutelsat said that it experienced growth notably at 16 degrees East (addressing Central Europe, Indian Ocean Islands, sub-Saharan Africa) and 36 degrees East (addressing Russia and sub-Saharan Africa). Capacity sales at the 7 degrees/8 degrees West neighbourhood (addressing the Middle East and North Africa) also benefited from resources added with the redeployment in mid-September of Eutelsat 8 West C (formerly Hot Bird 13A) to this position.A number of contracts announced during first half reflect sustained demand in video markets:At 7/8 degrees West: one 72 MHz transponder signed with Telediffusion d