4 satellites Eutelsat will ensure the distribution of World Cup 2010

For the first time in its history, held the World Cup in Africa and 4 Eutelsat satellites providing the necessary transmission infrastructure, which will broadcast matches, commentary, interviews and reports to the television audience.

Capacity for Africa, Europe and the Middle East Eutelsat to provide satellite Eutelsat W2A (10°E), Eutelsat W3A (7°E), Eutelsat W4 a Eutelsat W7 (36°E) and provide it for 30 days on the sporting event in South Africa.

European Broadcasting Union (EBU - European Broadcasting Union) will enhance its existing permanent capacity on Eutelsat satellites and two other extra 72 MHz transponders on Eutelsat W2A satellite. This satellite will broadcast matches, comprehensive news and highlight Championship live from the international broadcast center, located in Soweto EBU (Geneva). The images are then shipped to all 75 members of the EBU and other clients in Europe via satellite W2A and W3A Africa and the Middle East.

In addition to direct transfer of broadcasting rights holders will Eutelsat customers in South Africa to provide satellite links to journalists in the field can send contributions to the studies in their countries. Clients including GlobeCast, APTN, Arqiva, Telenor and TVI have already leased capacity on Eutelsat and W2A, W7 and W3A it available for such transmissions.