New Tooway(TM) Packages from Eutelsat Offer Consumers Europe's Fastest Satellite Broadband Speeds, Unlimited Data Download and Lower Pricing
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New Tooway(TM) Packages from Eutelsat Offer Consumers Europe's Fastest Satellite Broadband Speeds, Unlimited Data Download and Lower Pricing
PARIS, January 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced a new range of
Tooway(TM) packages delivering the fastest satellite-based consumer broadband speeds in
Europe, unlimited data download usage day and night and more competitive pricing. Designed
to offer high speed broadband to everyone today, these next generation Tooway(TM) services
will satisfy even the most demanding Internet users - further closing the digital divide
for consumers.
The new packages will ensure that whatever their location, digitally deprived homes
and home-workers in the EU can instantly access the benefits of high speed broadband,
including for applications such as film downloads, heavy file uploads and video chat that
are now standard user expectations. Up to 30 million homes in the footprint of the KA-SAT
satellite, that delivers Tooway(TM), are still waiting for quality broadband connectivity.
The new packages, called Tooway(TM) S, M, L and XL, will initially be available
through service providers in France, Spain, Italy, Germany and the UK from February, and
will offer across the board download speeds of up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 6
Mbps (excepting entry level service), making it the fastest consumer satellite broadband
service in Europe. The packages will be rolled-out to other European countries in the
coming months. The service operates with a small (77cm) easy-to-install satellite dish and
modem and is delivered by KA-SAT, Europe's most powerful satellite.
To address growing demand for increased data allowances for video and multimedia
services, Eutelsat is also introducing a true unlimited data service, called Tooway(TM)
Absolute, for the first 20,000 customers across Europe. Customers subscribing to the L and
XL service will also be entitled to uncapped data usage overnight, allowing video and
large files to be downloaded without impacting daytime data allowances. Eutelsat is also
introducing for service providers a recommended monthly rental fee for the dish and modem
to simplify access to Tooway(TM).
Jean-Francois Fenech, General Manager of Eutelsat's Broadband Business Unit, said:
"These new Tooway(TM) packages are another huge step forward in making universal high
speed broadband an immediate reality for Europe. The fastest speeds and most generous data
packages at the best competitive rates can be delivered in a matter of days, regardless of
location. The outlook for consumers in Europe's most digitally deprived areas just got
much brighter."
Eutelsat's portfolio of Tooway(TM) services provides consumers and home-office workers
with an always-on Internet service, which is triple-play ready with full compatibility for
Direct to Home (DTH) television services and Voice over IP solutions.
Eutelsat's KA-SAT, with a total capacity of 90 Gbps, is transforming the market for
satellite- delivered broadband services. The satellite forms the cornerstone of a
state-of-the-art communications infrastructure which includes a sophisticated on-ground
network of eight main gateways across Europe that are connected to the Internet by a fibre
backbone ring.
For more information on Tooway(TM) and European resellers visit:
http://www.tooway.com
About Eutelsat Communications (http://www.eutelsat.com
[http://www.eutelsat.com/home/index.html ])
Eutelsat Communications is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity
commercialised on 30 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 September 2012 Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting more than 4,400 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 750 commercial, technical and operational
professionals from 30 countries.
Eutelsat Communications
CONTACT: For further information: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Marie-Sophie Ecuer, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, mecuer@eutelsat.fr. Investors and analysts: Lisa Finas, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com; Leonard Wapler, Tel: +33-1-53-98-31-07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com.
PARIS, January 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced a new range of
Tooway(TM) packages delivering the fastest satellite-based consumer broadband speeds in
Europe, unlimited data download usage day and night and more competitive pricing. Designed
to offer high speed broadband to everyone today, these next generation Tooway(TM) services
will satisfy even the most demanding Internet users - further closing the digital divide
for consumers.
The new packages will ensure that whatever their location, digitally deprived homes
and home-workers in the EU can instantly access the benefits of high speed broadband,
including for applications such as film downloads, heavy file uploads and video chat that
are now standard user expectations. Up to 30 million homes in the footprint of the KA-SAT
satellite, that delivers Tooway(TM), are still waiting for quality broadband connectivity.
The new packages, called Tooway(TM) S, M, L and XL, will initially be available
through service providers in France, Spain, Italy, Germany and the UK from February, and
will offer across the board download speeds of up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 6
Mbps (excepting entry level service), making it the fastest consumer satellite broadband
service in Europe. The packages will be rolled-out to other European countries in the
coming months. The service operates with a small (77cm) easy-to-install satellite dish and
modem and is delivered by KA-SAT, Europe's most powerful satellite.
To address growing demand for increased data allowances for video and multimedia
services, Eutelsat is also introducing a true unlimited data service, called Tooway(TM)
Absolute, for the first 20,000 customers across Europe. Customers subscribing to the L and
XL service will also be entitled to uncapped data usage overnight, allowing video and
large files to be downloaded without impacting daytime data allowances. Eutelsat is also
introducing for service providers a recommended monthly rental fee for the dish and modem
to simplify access to Tooway(TM).
Jean-Francois Fenech, General Manager of Eutelsat's Broadband Business Unit, said:
"These new Tooway(TM) packages are another huge step forward in making universal high
speed broadband an immediate reality for Europe. The fastest speeds and most generous data
packages at the best competitive rates can be delivered in a matter of days, regardless of
location. The outlook for consumers in Europe's most digitally deprived areas just got
much brighter."
Eutelsat's portfolio of Tooway(TM) services provides consumers and home-office workers
with an always-on Internet service, which is triple-play ready with full compatibility for
Direct to Home (DTH) television services and Voice over IP solutions.
Eutelsat's KA-SAT, with a total capacity of 90 Gbps, is transforming the market for
satellite- delivered broadband services. The satellite forms the cornerstone of a
state-of-the-art communications infrastructure which includes a sophisticated on-ground
network of eight main gateways across Europe that are connected to the Internet by a fibre
backbone ring.
For more information on Tooway(TM) and European resellers visit:
http://www.tooway.com
About Eutelsat Communications (http://www.eutelsat.com
[http://www.eutelsat.com/home/index.html ])
Eutelsat Communications is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity
commercialised on 30 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 September 2012 Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting more than 4,400 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 750 commercial, technical and operational
professionals from 30 countries.
Eutelsat Communications
CONTACT: For further information: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr; Marie-Sophie Ecuer, Tel: +33-1-53-98-37-91, mecuer@eutelsat.fr. Investors and analysts: Lisa Finas, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com; Leonard Wapler, Tel: +33-1-53-98-31-07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com.