abertis telecom is one of the leading European groups in the management of telecommunications infrastructures and services. I

abertis telecom, via tradia and retevisión owns the main site network for the broadcast and delivery of radio and television signals in Spain. More than 3,200 centres throughout Spain provide audiovisual signals for more than 12 million homes.

Through its broadcasting and transport network, abertis telecom offers the most advanced audiovisual services in:

· Analogue and digital television and radio broadcasting.

· Signal transport.

· Network operation and maintenance services.

· Mobile radio communications for public security and emergency networks.

· Telecommunications services for telephony operators.

abertis telecom focuses its growth strategy in Spain on the encouragement and development of digital technology, in accordance with the National Technological Plan for DTT, and the development of integrated mobile telecommunication services for operators, corporate networks and security and emergency services. It also works towards international expansion with investments in radio and TV signal transmission and broadcasting networks.

abertis telecom currently transports the signal for 20 digital channels from 153 centres of its broadcasting network (more than 95% of the population), completely adapted to new audiovisual products.

abertis telecom's entry in the satellite sector complements its position in the terrestrial signal transport network. Its growth in this direction is reflected by the acquisition of a 33.4% stake in Hispasat, making it the largest shareholder. The growth and development of the Hispasat project in Spanish speaking countries benefit greatly from the contribution made by abertis.

Hispasat has a fleet of 6 communications satellites providing coverage to Europe and South America and reaching 100% of the worldwide Spanish-speaking market and 90% of the Portuguese-speaking market.

Also, abertis telecom has a 15.3% stake in Eutelsat, the Europe’s leading satellite operator. With a fleet of 27 satellites in geostationary orbit, Eutelsat has a market share of 30% in the European continent and it is the world’s third-largest operator, with a market share of 13%.