Eutelsat HOTBIRD Tests by Eurovision Services SA

Following Eutelsat’s 2025 announcement confirming Hotbird 13° East as its new primary orbital position for professional video services in Europe and the MENA region, Eurovision Services will migrate its satellite operations from Eutelsat 7B to Hotbird 13° East in summer 2026.

To support Broadcast Partners during this transition and ensure optimal service continuity, Eurovision Services will offer complimentary test sessions from 19 January to 20 March 2026. Partners are invited to take part in these coverage tests to assess and validate their downlink margins.

About Hotbird 13F

• A stable and well-established orbital position, ensuring protection, robustness, and access to a wide audience
• A powerful beam covering Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa
• Transponders available in both super-extended and standard frequency bands
• A trusted platform for major international events, including delivery of the 2024 and 2026 Olympic Games

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Please report your test results using the following form: Eurovision Services - Hotbird reception survey

For any questions related to this migration, please contact:

• Eurovision Services Bookings Team: bookings@eurovisionservices.com
• Mayeul Mermin, Eurovision Satellite Operations Manager: mermin@eurovisionservices.com

Antennas equipped with tracking systems will need to be configured according to the following beacon frequencies (unmodulated CW carriers):

• CW1

• Coverage: Europe

• Frequency: 11,701.70 MHz (Ku-band)

• Polarisation: X

• CW2

• Coverage: Europe

• Frequency: 12,500.00 MHz (Ku-band)

• Polarisation: X