At the latest AfricaCom event, Eutelsat Communications announced the signing of a contract with Orao Telecom Congo for the marketing of the Eutelsat Cirrus solution. This is a first on the African continent.
Orao Telecom Congo will use Eutelsat's services to launch a package of 15 pay-TV channels featuring Congolese content for the general public in December. In addition, thanks to the Eutelsat Cirrus service, Orao also intends to offer an OTT service for the Congolese diaspora around the world.
This solution developed by Eutelsat is a hybrid satellite/OTT video broadcasting platform, enabling television channels and operators to broadcast the same content both via satellite and in OTT format.
Philippe Oliva, Eutelsat's Chief Commercial Officer, said: "We are very proud to announce today that we have been selected by Orao for the launch of their new offering. This contract illustrates the quality of coverage in the Congo provided by Eutelsat's 7 degrees East orbital position, and the attractiveness of its range of services and solutions enabling broadcasters to reach viewers around the world via a satellite/OTT service.
As part of this Eutelsat Cirrus service, the African Broadcasting Union also organized a meeting on September 12 with Eutelsat to discuss the launch of the first African OTT TV package aimed at the African diaspora around the world.