Rennes – March 25, 2024 – ENENSYS Technologies, world leader in media broadcasting solutions, is pleased to announce that Eutelsat has selected ENENSYS’ OneBeam DVB-SIS technology to deploy DTT in Ultra HD / 4K in France.
DTT broadcasting in France is being modernized in anticipation of major sporting events, in particular with France 2 and France 3 moving to Ultra High Definition (UHD). Based on the DVB-T2 standard, broadcasting in UHD/4K offers an unrivalled visual and sound experience, using the latest image quality and sound immersion technologies. All this while limiting environmental impact, with consumption reduced by a factor of 10 compared with equivalent broadcasts on a streaming service.
To achieve this, Eutelsat has adopted DVB-SIS (Single Illumination System) technology, an innovative standard to which ENENSYS has made a major contribution and implemented with its OneBeam solution. This technology makes it possible to pool satellite links to serve both DVB-T2 terrestrial transmitters (DTT) and direct-to-home (DTH) satellite homes. For France Télévisions, the solution has been deployed on the EUTELSAT 5WB satellite at 5°West to supply terrestrial DTT transmitters in France, while simultaneously serving households using the FRANSAT free-to-air DTH satellite bouquet.
Laurence DELPY, General Manager of Eutelsat’s Video Business Unit, comments: “We are honored to have been chosen by France Télévisions for the first launch of a public UHD channel and for the first deployment of the DVB-SIS standard in France. By integrating ENENSYS’ OneBeam solution, we can take a mutualized approach to our distribution strategy, feeding terrestrial and satellite networks from a single source. As a result, all viewers on French territory can enjoy 4K-quality programming, no matter where they are.”
Régis LE ROUX, CEO and founder of ENENSYS Technologies, declares: “We are delighted to contribute to the modernization of DTT in France, and to enable Eutelsat to optimize their satellite distribution network. Our OneBeam solution has been deployed internationally for 10 years, and we’re proud to install it in France for the transition to Ultra HD. Thanks to this solution, second-generation DTT networks can be deployed more quickly and at a lower cost, with a clear improvement in the viewer experience.”
About Eutelsat Group
Eutelsat Group is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. The Group was formed through the combination of the Company and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 35 Geostationary satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. The Group addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes more than 6,500 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat Group’s unique suite of in-orbit assets enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The Company is headquartered in Paris and the Eutelsat Group employs more than 1,700 people across more than 50 countries. The Group is committed to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable connectivity to help bridge the digital divide. The Company is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) and the London Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL). Find out more at www.eutelsat.com
About ENENSYS Technologies
For nearly 20 years, the ENENSYS Technologies Group has been accompanying its international customers in the evolution of uses and technologies. ENENSYS offers highly innovative solutions for efficient content distribution in several ecosystems: Targeted Advertising, Streaming, Terrestrial Broadcasting, Satellite Communications and Critical Communications. With approximately €60M invested in R&D over the past 10 years, the Group has a reputation for excellence in video stream optimization, security, and monetization solutions. The solutions are marketed through two brands – ENENSYS and TestTree – and reach over 1.2 billion viewers worldwide The Group achieved a turnover of 12.1 M€ in 2023, more than 80% of which was generated internationally. For more information: www.enensys.com
