Hotbird 13E — The European Gateway to Arabic TV
Eutelsat Hotbird at 13.0° East is Europe’s leading satellite position, but it also carries a significant number of Arabic-language channels. For Arab communities in Europe, Hotbird is often the primary satellite for accessing MENA content.
The position is served by Hotbird 13F and Hotbird 13G, operated by Eutelsat. Together they carry over 1,000 channels, including hundreds in Arabic, Turkish, and Persian.
Popular Arabic Channels on Hotbird
- Al Jazeera — Al Jazeera English, Al Jazeera Balkans
- Al Arabiya and Al Hadath
- France 24 Arabic — France 24
- BBC Arabic — BBC Arabic
- RT Arabic — Russian state Arabic channel
- TRT Arabic — Turkish state Arabic channel
- Various North African channels — Moroccan, Tunisian, Algerian networks
Why Hotbird Matters for Arabic Viewers
Hotbird 13E is the go-to satellite for Arabic speakers living in Europe. While Nilesat 7W and Arabsat 26E are the primary MENA satellites, their signal weakens significantly in northern Europe. Hotbird’s strong European beam means reliable reception even in Scandinavia and the UK with a standard 60-80 cm dish.
Technical Details
Browse all Hotbird 13E transponders — over 100 transponders with both DVB-S and DVB-S2 signals. Use our Dish Calculator to align your dish to 13°E from your location.