Press Releases

Marlink to leverage SES’s ultra-high throughput SES-17 satellite and high-performance O3b mPOWER system to bring high-speed broadband to remote villages and enable demanding business applications Read More

Dedicated satellite distribution platform used to deliver HD content to global audience Read More

The demonstrated high-performance solution leverages phased-array antenna and ultra-fast-roaming capabilities between satellites to support critical manned and unmanned C2/ISR government missions Read More

HIGH VIEW secures long-term satellite capacity at SES’s prime TV neighborhood to launch four free-to-air music TV channels in February Read More

Extended partnership will see Kamoa-Kakula Copper Project in the DRC benefit from SES’s O3b high-throughput, low-latency medium earth orbit connectivity to support industry-leading operational technologies and staff welfare Read More

Connectivity delivered via SES’s medium earth orbit satellites accommodated du’s 5G backhaul requirements over remote areas across the region Read More

EIB loan will help fund SES’s three fully digital satellites serving Western Europe, Africa and the Middle East Read More

In-orbit spare satellite will help ensure broadcast and video service continuity

Luxembourg, January 5, 2023 – SES announced today that the new SES-20 satellite has arrived at the 103 degrees West orbital slot and will serve as an in-orbit spare satellite to provide contractual service protections to customers who receive video services via C-band in the United States.

SES-20 is part of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to clear a portion of C-band spectrum to enable wireless operators to deploy 5G services across the contiguous U.S. (CONUS). Satellite operators, including SES, have been tasked by the FCC to clear the lower 300MHz of C-band spectrum throughout CONUS by December 5, 2023. SES-20 is necessary to continue service for customers and reduce the likelihood of a prolonged outage in the event that SES experiences an in-orbit failure during the transition.

The Boeing-built SES-20 was successfully launched by United Launch Alliance (ULA) in tandem with SES-21 from Cape Canaveral, Florida in October 2022.

More information on the SES-20 and SES-21 satellites can be found on the SES C-band in the U.S. newsroom.

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Heralds an era of high-performance connectivity with SES delivering dedicated, carrier-grade solutions from space to customers whenever and wherever desired Read More

Luxembourg, 16 December 2022 – SES announced today it has entered into a EUR 300 million Term Loan with the European Investment Bank. The loan agreement provides for an availability period of 18 months during which SES can draw under the loan in multiple tranches, subject to fulfilling the common conditions precedent. Any given tranche can be priced based on a fixed or a floating rate, with a tenor of up to 7 years.

SES is rated Baa2, negative outlook by Moody’s and BBB, stable outlook by Fitch.

More details about the loan will be announced during a press event on 11 January 2023.

For further information please contact:

Suzanne Ong
External Communications 
Tel. +352 710 725 500
[email protected]

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Vodafone to extend 4G networks via its Mobile Backhaul mPOWERED service to outer islands with the aim to bridge the island country’s digital divide Read More

The Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Portal provides transparent and consolidated network visibility improving performance and operational decision-making Read More