Satellite Market Posts Solid Growth Boosted by Video Services and Emerging Regions

New Euroconsult reports shows 7% capacity leasing revenue growth in 2011

Paris, August 23, 2012- Euroconsult’s latest research report, Satellite Communications & Broadcasting Markets Survey, Forecasts to 2021, revealed that 2011 was a good year for FSS operators, with 4% growth in regular transponder capacity, 33% growth in High Throughput Satellite (HTS) capacity, and a $724 million increase for total capacity leasing revenues. Earnings were mostly influenced by increasing capacity demand for video services and rising competition in emerging markets.