Fransat
Fransat, a privately owned company headquartered in France, and a subsidiary of Eutelsat, functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Founded in 2009, with approximately 10 employees, Fransat reported $8.5M in revenue as of 2024. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, serving as a subscription-free digital satellite television platform in France. It aims to guarantee direct-to-home (DTH) access to the complete French Digital Terrestrial Television channel lineup, particularly targeting households in geographical dead zones beyond the reach of terrestrial transmitters or high-speed broadband. Operating via the Eutelsat 5 West B satellite, Fransat manages its technical footprint through a secure conditional access system that prevents copyright cross-border spillover, utilizing proprietary smartcards and certified hardware to deliver high-definition and ultra-high-definition television broadcasts across metropolitan France.

2024 Revenue

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Founded

2009

Headcount

11

Headquarters

France

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On July 22, 2026, Fransat, a French satellite TV operator part of Eutelsat, announced its decision to phase out HD support, with a transition period commencing October 1, 2026, and ending in 2030. The company is conducting an information campaign targeting customers whose equipment is not compatible with UHD and HEVC broadcasting standards. Previously, on June 5, 2026, the M6 Group confirmed it would broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live and in Ultra High Definition via Fransat's free-to-air DTH satellite platform. This coverage, running from June 11 to July 19, 2026, will be available on M6 4K at channel 56. This followed Fransat and SFR adding the 4K UHD version of the M6 channel for distribution on June 4, 2026, in time for the tournament. Earlier, on November 23, 2025, many Fransat viewers were alerted to the upcoming requirement to renew their PC6 viewing cards to the newer PC7 cards, a process necessary every four years to continue accessing French TV channels.

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Fransat offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. Fransat's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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Fransat's revenues were less than $10M in 2024. All the revenue comes from free-to-view platforms.
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