France 24
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France 24 — International News
France 24 is the French-language service of France 24, the international news network operated by France Médias Monde. The service provides international news, current affairs, analysis, reports, interviews and documentaries for audiences around the world.
France 24 is distributed internationally through satellite, television operators and digital platforms. Satellite availability varies according to orbital position, coverage area, beam footprint and transmission arrangements.
OptiSat provides satellite reception information together with access to an external online HLS stream. Satellite reception and online viewing are separate methods of accessing television programming.
📺 Station Profile
🛰️ Satellite Distribution
The following satellite transmissions are provided as reception references for France 24 English. Parameters and availability can change without notice, so viewers should verify the current transmission before configuring reception equipment.
Frequency: 11538 MHz
Polarization: Vertical (V)
Symbol Rate: 22000 kSym/s
Standard: DVB-S / QPSK
FEC: 5/6
Service: France 24 English HD
Access: Clear / FTA
Frequency: 11566 MHz
Polarization: Horizontal (H)
Symbol Rate: 29900 kSym/s
Standard: DVB-S2 / 8PSK
FEC: 3/4
Service: France 24 English HD
Access: Clear / FTA
Frequency: 12072 MHz
Polarization: Horizontal (H)
Symbol Rate: 27500 kSym/s
Standard: DVB-S2 / 8PSK
FEC: 3/4
Service: France 24 English HD
Access: Clear / FTA
Frequency: 11426 MHz
Polarization: Vertical (V)
Symbol Rate: 29500 kSym/s
Standard: DVB-S2 / 8PSK
FEC: 8/9
Service: France 24 English HD
Access: Clear / FTA
Frequency: 12015 MHz
Polarization: Vertical (V)
Symbol Rate: 29950 kSym/s
Standard: DVB-S / QPSK
FEC: 3/4
Service: France 24 English SD
Access: Clear / FTA
Frequency: 12687 MHz
Polarization: Horizontal (H)
Symbol Rate: 27500 kSym/s
Standard: DVB-S / QPSK
FEC: 7/8
Service: France 24 English SD
Access: Clear / FTA
Frequency: 4040 MHz
Polarization: Horizontal (H)
Symbol Rate: 29720 kSym/s
Standard: DVB-S2 / 8PSK
FEC: 5/6
Service: France 24 English
Band: C-Band
Access: Clear / FTA
Frequency: 4095 MHz
Polarization: Left Circular (L)
Symbol Rate: 30000 kSym/s
Standard: DVB-S2 / 8PSK
FEC: 2/3
Service: France 24 English HD
Band: C-Band
Access: Clear / FTA
🛰️ Satellite Distribution
France 24 English is distributed through multiple satellite platforms serving different geographic regions. The table below is arranged by orbital position from west to east to make satellite reception information easier to compare.
Note: Satellite transmissions can change because of frequency migrations, beam changes, service updates or distribution agreements. Always verify the current parameters before performing a satellite scan.
| Satellite | Position | Frequency | Pol. | Symbol Rate | FEC | System | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelsat 21 | 58.0°W | 3840 MHz | H | 27690 | — | C-Band | Americas | Reference |
| Eutelsat 8 West B | 8.0°W | 3732 MHz | Beam dependent | Variable | — | C / Ku | Europe / Africa / MENA | Reference |
| Rascom-QAF1R | 2.9°E | 11218 MHz | V | 30000 | — | Ku-Band | Sub-Saharan Africa | Reference |
| SES-5 | 5.0°E | 3924 MHz | R | 19000 | — | C-Band | Africa | Reference |
| Hot Bird 13G / 13F | 13.0°E | 11566 MHz | H | 29900 | 3/4 | DVB-S2 / 8PSK | Europe | 🟢 Clear |
| Eutelsat 16A | 16.0°E | Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | — | Europe / Africa | Verify |
| Astra 1P | 19.2°E | 11538 MHz | V | 22000 | 5/6 | DVB-S / QPSK | Europe | 🟢 Clear |
| Badr 8 / Arabsat | 26.0°E | 12073 MHz | H | 27500 | 3/4 | DVB-S2 / 8PSK | Europe / MENA | 🟢 Clear |
| AsiaSat 5 | 100.5°E | 4000 MHz | H | 28125 | — | C-Band | Asia-Pacific | Reference |
🟢 Free-to-Air / Clear Satellite Access
Where a listed satellite transmission is identified as clear or free-to-air, viewers with suitable satellite reception equipment can receive the service without a subscription-based decryption service.
FTA availability depends on the current transmission status, satellite coverage, beam footprint and geographical location.
🌐 Online Viewing
The player above references an external HLS / M3U8 stream identified for France 24 English.
OptiSat does not operate a paid television subscription service and does not provide decoding keys, card-sharing services or private streaming accounts.
🔄 Satellite vs. Online Access
Satellite: Requires a compatible satellite dish, LNB and DVB-S/S2 receiver correctly aligned with the relevant satellite.
Online: Requires an internet connection and a compatible browser or media player capable of handling HLS streams.
Stream Format: HLS / M3U8.
📍 Reception Information
Actual satellite reception depends on your geographical location relative to the relevant satellite footprint and beam.
Dish diameter, LNB quality, cable losses, weather conditions, alignment accuracy and receiver sensitivity can affect reception quality.
ℹ️ Channel & Stream Notice
France 24, the France 24 name, logos, programming and audiovisual content are the property of their respective rights holders.
OptiSat is an independent satellite and television information resource and does not claim ownership of France 24 or its programming.
The external stream referenced on this page may become unavailable, change address, become geographically restricted or be removed by its provider.
Satellite frequencies, symbol rates, FEC values, modulation, channel availability, beam coverage and encryption status can change without notice.
Always verify current parameters with a satellite scan or a reliable current transponder database before making adjustments to reception equipment.
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