Satellite operator Eutelsat has signed new multi-year contracts with the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation and the Association of Ethiopian Broadcasters for video capacity on its Eutelsat 8 West B satellite, representing an increase in resources contracted. The Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) is the country’s largest free-to-air broadcaster, programming features news, sport, music and entertainment. The Association of Ethiopian Broadcasters (AEB), established in September last year, is a group of privately owned, licensed broadcasters. Members include Ethiopian Broadcasting Service (EBS), Fana TV, Walta, Kana TV, Arts, Nahoo TV, Afrihealth, OBS, LTV, Ahadu, DWTV, Asham TV and Balageru. Michel Azibert, Eutelsat’s chief commercial and development director, said: “We are proud to be working with leading broadcasters Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation and the Association of Ethiopian Broadcasters in enriching the FTA experience for viewers across Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News February 13, 2019 12:56 UTC