SES Americom

Leading Cable Operators Access New HD Programming Via SES AMERICOM's HD-PRIME™ Triple-Feed Antenna Program

NCTC/ACA Independent Cable Show, MONTEREY, CA – July 30, 2007 – SES AMERICOM, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges: SESG), today announced that CableOne and Cox Communications are among the latest U.S. cable operators to join SES AMERICOM’s popular triple-feed antenna program, which enables operators to easily access new, compelling high definition (HD) programming via the company’s HD-PRIME service These new members join a ‘who’s who’ list of premier cable operators, including Comcast, Bresnan Communications, Brighthouse Networks, RCN and many independent operators.

The triple-feed antenna program provides qualified cable operators – at no cost – with new satellite antennas and associated equipment at each of their headends, to receive programming via three SES AMERICOM satellites. These satellites include the company’s newest, AMC-18, and are all key members of the HD-PRIME service, which delivers HD programming to cable networks throughout the U.S.

“HD-PRIME is the premier platform for HD, and our triple-feed antenna program helps top-tier and independent cable operators get more from the service and expand their HDTV offerings to meet growing subscriber demand for more HD programming,” said Bryan McGuirk, President of Media and Enterprise Services for SES AMERICOM. “This program also benefits programmers by ensuring that AMC-18 is an ideal platform for delivering more HD programming as they expand their channels.”

Qualified operators who join the program are provided triple-feed antennas manufactured by Patriot Antenna Systems, which manufactures its satellite reflectors from stretch-formed aluminum to ensure highly accurate antenna surfaces for optimal reception. Depending on the location of their headends, operators will be equipped with a 3.8 meter, 4.5 meter or 5.0 meter PATRIOT antenna fitted with the triple-feed receiving assembly

“Meeting the increased demand for our antennas generated by SES AMERICOM’s triple-feed antenna program is not an issue, as our efficient production processes enable Patriot to increase production without compromising product quality,” said Steve Pokornicki, Director of Sales for Patriot Antenna Systems. “Complementing our production capabilities, we have over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space which allows us to stock and supply any of these recently signed on cable operators.”

About HD-PRIME

SES AMERICOM’s HD-PRIME is the industry’s only five satellite HD neighborhood, delivering HD programming to multichannel providers nationwide, including Alaska and Hawaii. Leading HDTV producers, from Discovery and Scripps Network to NBC, from iN DEMAND to Comcast and MTV Networks, rely on HD-PRIME to deliver their programming. The AMC-18 satellite is the latest addition to HD-PRIME, joining AMC-1, AMC-4, AMC-10 and AMC-11

About PATRIOT ANTENNA SYSTEMS

Patriot Antenna Systems manufactures a large array of antenna systems that exceed 40 different sizes in the Broadcast, Cable, Military Satcom, VSAT, DTH, Educational, B2B and Broadband markets. Patriot’s product line includes a wide array of antennas and RF equipment that includes LNBs, cable, mounting structures, feed assemblies and control systems for motorization. Patriot utilizes the most advanced manufacturing capabilities in the industry and produces the full line of Patriot antennas in its over 300,000 square foot facility in Albion, Michigan. Patriot has manufactured over one million antennas since its inception as an antenna manufacturer and has offices in Michigan, Nebraska, Idaho, California and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

About SES AMERICOM

The leading supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM is recognized as the leading innovator of global satellite communications services. The company today operates a fleet of 15 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region of the world via a fleet of 37 satellites. In addition, AMERICOM Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. government. With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication and content distribution solutions.

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