From its location in geostationary orbit at 174° East, the EUTELSAT 174A satellite offers coverage over the Asia-Pacific region via a payload of Ku-band transponders accessing interconnecting beams.

Leveraging its comprehensive coverage and high-bandwidth capability, EUTELSAT 174A offers a broad range of telecom and maritime services, with coverage from Australia and New Zealand to Japan, including Asian seas and the Pacific ocean.

The satellite previously operated at 172° East under the brand name EUTELSAT 172A.