The new contract reinforces the ongoing collaboration between the two companies reaffirming both partners’ commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance satellite services in one of the world’s most dynamic broadcast markets.
Eutelsat has announced the renewal of its partnership with BHS Telecommunications, a regional player in TV distribution and broadcast services in the MENA region. Under the new agreement, BHS will lease Ku-band capacity on the Eutelsat 7 West A satellite, located at the 7/8° West orbital position, the prime broadcast neighborhood for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
BHS specializes in the delivery of end-to-end broadcast and telecommunications solutions, including satellite and fiber distribution, IP connectivity, streaming, playout and video monitoring.
The 7/8° West video neighborhood reaches over 66 million TV homes across MENA, offering exceptional coverage, signal quality and access to a strong line-up of regional and international content. Through this renewal, BHS will continue to support broadcasters in delivering diverse programming to millions of viewers via satellite.
Raymond Estphan Rahme, RVP MENA Sales, Eutelsat’s Video Business Unit, said “The renewal of our partnership with BHS not only confirms the enduring strength of our collaboration but also highlights the unmatched strategic value of the 7/8° West orbital position. This agreement strengthens our leading position in MENA and showcases our ability to provide flexible, high-quality satellite solutions tailored to our customers’ evolving needs.”
Hamid Rahmani, CEO & Managing Director of BHS, added: “In Eutelsat, we see a partner with whom we have built a long-standing relationship, as we work together with Eutelsat, we will be placing our expectations in the sky and focus on the next milestones in the journey ahead together. Our goals are centered on giving our broadcast customers the best value proposition without them worrying about service interruptions. This is more important than ever in today’s media market which is constantly changing and developing.”
