SES and CANAL+ have announced an extension of their strategic partnership.
The renewed agreement will see SES’s satellite infrastructure across a number of orbital positions continue to deliver premium video and TV services to CANAL+’s subscriber base. Extending through to 2040, the partnership will continue to provide capacity across Europe, Africa and the Caribbean, reaching more than 40 million viewers across 70 countries.
Commenting, Stéphane Baumier, CTO at CANAL+, said, “SES has been a trusted partner for more than 30 years, helping us deliver premium content to millions of viewers across Europe and Africa. This new agreement supports our long-term growth and provides the flexibility and reliability required as we continue to expand our international footprint and serve an increasingly diverse subscriber base.”
Deepak Mathur, president media vertical at SES, added, “CANAL+ is one of SES’s most valued and longest-standing customers. This agreement demonstrates the enduring importance of satellite in reliably delivering high-quality content to a global audience and highlights the strength of our partnership. We are proud to support CANAL+’s growth strategy and look forward to continuing our collaboration through 2040.”
