• Arqiva chosen to uplink leading European news channel via its Eurobird satellite until 2013
• EuroNews the latest channel to be broadcast on Arqiva's 28.2°/28.5° transponder 
• Deal strengthens Arqiva's position in the television distribution market

Arqiva today announced that it has secured a contract with EuroNews to facilitate the channel's free-to-air distribution in seven languages to the entire UK digital cable and satellite market. EuroNews, Europe's leading news service, covers world news from a European perspective. The news channel will be uplinked via Arqiva's recently acquired 28.2°/28.5° transponder on the Eurobird satellite until the end of the satellite's life in 2013.

Philippe Cayla, Chairman and CEO at EuroNews said, "As a news channel, it is vital that we can ensure the smooth distribution of our channel across Europe 24 hours a day. Arqiva has a real understanding of our needs and we have every confidence in their facilities and expertise to carry EuroNews to its growing audience."

John Bozza, Head of Broadcast Sales at Arqiva Satellite Media Solutions added, "Arqiva is the partner of choice for digital TV channels and we are delighted to add Europe's leading news channel to our list of customers. The deal was secured on the strength of our quality of service as well as the greater economies of scale on offer from our association with over 200 channels in the UK."

This latest deal is further acknowledgement of Arqiva's staunch presence in the television distribution area. The company's long established broadcast heritage, extensive technical know-how, experienced sales teams and full service offering, all combine to consolidate its position in the competitive television arena.