Nelco signs pact with Eutelsat to deliver OneWeb LEO services pan-India
satcom
) firm,
Nelco
, signed an agreement with French
Eutelsat
to deliver
OneWeb
low-Earth orbit (LEO) services across India.
Under the agreement, Nelco will partner with OneWeb India Communications, Eutelsat's local operating entity, to deliver secure, low-latency LEO connectivity for terrestrial, maritime and aviation sector customers, covering government and enterprise applications.
These capabilities will strengthen India's digital infrastructure and national security, while ensuring reliable connectivity in underserved areas, the companies said in a joint statement.
Nelco said it is well geared to offer services to its customers as soon as the OneWeb LEO services become commercially operational in the country.
'We are pleased to partner with Eutelsat to bring OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity services to India. This partnership marks a significant step in enabling reliable, secure, and high-speed communication solutions based on LEO services for critical sectors across land, sea, and air,' said PJ Nath, MD & CEO of Nelco.
Nath added that the agreement is aligned with Nelco's strategy to provide multi-orbit satellite connectivity services for driving India's digital ecosystem and supporting the country's strategic communication needs.
'We are proud to partner with Nelco to deliver advanced LEO connectivity services in India. This agreement strengthens our strategic footprint in one of the world's most dynamic and fast-growing connectivity markets and underscores our commitment to supporting India's digital and security ambitions,' said Neha Idnani, regional vice president for APAC & director of OneWeb India.
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, part of the Bharti Group, which is a large shareholder in
Eutelsat OneWeb
, signed marketing tie-ups with billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink earlier this year.
India's space economy has the potential to hit $44 billion by 2033 and account for about 8% of the global share, as per IN-SPACe. The country's annual satcom business revenue opportunity is pegged at $1 billion.
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