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Broadcast Pro
12 hours ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Orange expands satellite connectivity with Eutelsat OneWeb deal
The new multi-year agreement builds on long-standing relationship between the two companies. Eutelsat Group and global telecom leader Orange have signed a new agreement that will see Orange enhance its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications capabilities through access to Eutelsats OneWeb constellation. The move marks a strategic step by Orange to expand its satellite solutions portfolio, offering high-throughput, low-latency, and resilient connectivity for enterprise and government clients worldwide. This investment allows Orange to combine OneWebs extensive satellite coverage with its existing terrestrial networks, enabling seamless, secure and uninterrupted service even in remote or underserved areas. The partnership supports Oranges broader mission of digital inclusion by ensuring that businesses can access critical services regardless of geographic challenges, while also supporting global mobile backhauling. Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat, said: 'Eutelsat is delighted to further reinforce its relationship with Orange and looks forward to supporting its ambitious project to provide premium, ubiquitous connectivity to its customers. LEO-enabled services are becoming an integral technology for global telco operators. We are delighted to have been selected by Orange to enhance its service to its enterprise customers.' Jean Louis Le Roux, EVP Orange International Networks, added: 'It is of strategic importance for Orange to invest in the unique LEO European solution that provides best in class, resilient, tailored and sovereign digital connectivity services to serve our customers wherever they are located. The partnership with Eutelsat for OneWeb services is of vital importance to support their digital transformation.' Orange and Eutelsat enjoy a long-standing partnership. Orange is the exclusive reseller of Konnect VHTS capacity for consumer broadband in France under an agreement dating back to 2020, while earlier this year Orange Middle East and Africa inked an agreement for capacity on the Eutelsat Konnect satellite to deliver satellite internet over its footprint.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Eutelsat and Orange Reinforce Partnership With New Multi-Year LEO Agreement
New multi-year agreement builds on long-standing relationship between the two companies Enhances access to the benefits of LEO satellite communications to Orange's enterprise and government customers and supports mobile backhauling to meet demand globally Further demonstrates the role of LEO connectivity as a complementary component of the global telecoms offer PARIS, June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and Orange, one of the world's leading telecommunications operators and digital service providers, have signed an agreement enabling Orange to reinforce its position in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications, leveraging Eutelsat's OneWeb constellation. Through this latest investment, Orange aims to strengthen its satellite solutions portfolio with LEO connectivity solutions providing high throughput, low latency, resilient and sovereign services to its enterprise and government customers wherever they are located and support mobile backhauling globally. By combining OneWeb's satellite coverage with its terrestrial networks, Orange will deliver seamless continuity of service and enhanced security as part of a digital inclusion approach for businesses allowing them to access critical services even in the most complex environments and underserved or remote areas of the globe. Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat said, "Eutelsat is delighted to further reinforce its relationship with Orange and looks forward to supporting its ambitious project to provide premium, ubiquitous connectivity to its customers. LEO-enabled services are becoming an integral technology for global telco operators. We are delighted to have been selected by Orange to enhance its service to its enterprise customers." Jean Louis Le Roux, EVP Orange International Networks, said, "It is of strategic importance for Orange to invest in the unique LEO European solution that provides best in class, resilient, tailored and sovereign digital connectivity services to serve our customers wherever they are located. The partnership with Eutelsat for OneWeb services is of vital importance to support their digital transformation." Orange and Eutelsat enjoy a long-standing partnership. Orange is the exclusive reseller of KONNECT VHTS capacity for consumer broadband in France under an agreement dating back to 2020, while earlier this year Orange Middle East and Africa inked an agreement for capacity on the EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite to deliver satellite internet over its footprint. About Eutelsat Group Eutelsat Group is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. The Group was formed through the combination of the Company and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 35 Geostationary satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. The Group addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes more than 6,500 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat Group's unique suite of in-orbit assets and ground infrastructure enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The Company is headquartered in Paris and the Eutelsat Group employs more than 1,500 people across more than 50 countries. The Group is committed to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable connectivity to help bridge the digital divide. The Company is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) and the London Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) Find out more at DISCLAIMER The forward-looking statements included herein are for illustrative purposes only and are based on management's views and assumptions as of the date of this document. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks. For illustrative purposes only, such risks include but are not limited to: risks related to the health crisis; operational risks related to satellite failures or impaired satellite performance, or failure to roll out the deployment plan as planned and within the expected timeframe; risks related to the trend in the satellite telecommunications market resulting from increased competition or technological changes affecting the market; risks related to the international dimension of the Group's customers and activities; risks related to the adoption of international rules on frequency coordination and financial risks related, inter alia, to the financial guarantee granted to the Intergovernmental Organization's closed pension fund, and foreign exchange risk. Eutelsat Communications expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any projections, forecasts or estimates contained in this document to reflect any change in events, conditions, assumptions, or circumstances on which any such statements are based, unless so required by applicable law. The information contained in this document is not based on historical fact and should not be construed as a guarantee that the facts or data mentioned will occur. This information is based on data, assumptions and estimates that the Group considers as reasonable. View source version on Contacts Media enquiries Joanna DarlingtonTel. +33 674 521 531jdarlington@ Anita BaltagiTel. +33 +33 643 930 178abaltagi@ Katie DowdTel. +1 202 271 2209kdowd@ Investors Joanna DarlingtonTel. +33 674 521 531jdarlington@ Hugo Laurens BergeTel. +33 670 80 95 58hlaurensberge@
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Eutelsat and Orange Reinforce Partnership With New Multi-Year LEO Agreement
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and Orange, one of the world's leading telecommunications operators and digital service providers, have signed an agreement enabling Orange to reinforce its position in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications, leveraging Eutelsat's OneWeb constellation. Through this latest investment, Orange aims to strengthen its satellite solutions portfolio with LEO connectivity solutions providing high throughput, low latency, resilient and sovereign services to its enterprise and government customers wherever they are located and support mobile backhauling globally. By combining OneWeb's satellite coverage with its terrestrial networks, Orange will deliver seamless continuity of service and enhanced security as part of a digital inclusion approach for businesses allowing them to access critical services even in the most complex environments and underserved or remote areas of the globe. Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat said, 'Eutelsat is delighted to further reinforce its relationship with Orange and looks forward to supporting its ambitious project to provide premium, ubiquitous connectivity to its customers. LEO-enabled services are becoming an integral technology for global telco operators. We are delighted to have been selected by Orange to enhance its service to its enterprise customers.' Jean Louis Le Roux, EVP Orange International Networks, said, 'It is of strategic importance for Orange to invest in the unique LEO European solution that provides best in class, resilient, tailored and sovereign digital connectivity services to serve our customers wherever they are located. The partnership with Eutelsat for OneWeb services is of vital importance to support their digital transformation.' Orange and Eutelsat enjoy a long-standing partnership. Orange is the exclusive reseller of KONNECT VHTS capacity for consumer broadband in France under an agreement dating back to 2020, while earlier this year Orange Middle East and Africa inked an agreement for capacity on the EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite to deliver satellite internet over its footprint. About Eutelsat Group Eutelsat Group is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. The Group was formed through the combination of the Company and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 35 Geostationary satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. The Group addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes more than 6,500 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat Group's unique suite of in-orbit assets and ground infrastructure enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The Company is headquartered in Paris and the Eutelsat Group employs more than 1,500 people across more than 50 countries. The Group is committed to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable connectivity to help bridge the digital divide. The Company is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) and the London Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) Find out more at DISCLAIMER The forward-looking statements included herein are for illustrative purposes only and are based on management's views and assumptions as of the date of this document. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks. For illustrative purposes only, such risks include but are not limited to: risks related to the health crisis; operational risks related to satellite failures or impaired satellite performance, or failure to roll out the deployment plan as planned and within the expected timeframe; risks related to the trend in the satellite telecommunications market resulting from increased competition or technological changes affecting the market; risks related to the international dimension of the Group's customers and activities; risks related to the adoption of international rules on frequency coordination and financial risks related, inter alia, to the financial guarantee granted to the Intergovernmental Organization's closed pension fund, and foreign exchange risk. Eutelsat Communications expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any projections, forecasts or estimates contained in this document to reflect any change in events, conditions, assumptions, or circumstances on which any such statements are based, unless so required by applicable law. The information contained in this document is not based on historical fact and should not be construed as a guarantee that the facts or data mentioned will occur. This information is based on data, assumptions and estimates that the Group considers as reasonable.
Broadcast Pro
06-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Orange Jordan launches satellite internet services via Eutelsat Konnect
Apart from Jordan, the partnership also initially covers Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the aim of gradually extending to all countries in the region. Orange Jordan has made history by becoming the first telecommunications provider in the country to offer satellite broadband services to both consumers and businesses, using the Eutelsat Konnect satellite. The milestone follows a strategic multi-year agreement signed last month between Orange and Eutelsat, aimed at delivering satellite internet across Africa and the Middle East. This new offering brings high-speed internet accesswith download speeds of up to 100 Mbpseven to the most remote areas of Jordan. According to Eutelsat, the launch of the KVHTS (Ka-band Very High Throughput Satellite) service marks a significant step in expanding reliable digital connectivity to underserved regions. The technology provides a simple, flexible solution for users in off-grid or isolated areas, further demonstrating satellites critical role in narrowing the global digital divide. The initiative is part of a broader regional deployment strategy under the Orange-Eutelsat partnership, which also initially includes Côte dIvoire, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The long-term goal is to extend satellite connectivity across all Orange-served markets in the region, enhancing digital inclusion and access to essential online services. Jérôme Hénique, CEO of Orange Africa and Middle East, talked about the strategic importance of the partnership, stating that it aligns with Oranges mission to connect all territories and support digital equity across the region. He noted that Orange currently serves over 160m customers in Africa and the Middle East and is committed to delivering sustainable, locally compliant connectivity solutions. Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat Group, highlighted the powerful synergy between Eutelsats satellite infrastructure and Oranges strong regional presence. He affirmed that the collaboration provides a robust and affordable solution to meet accessibility challenges, especially in areas where traditional infrastructure is limited or unavailable. With this launch, Orange Jordan sets a precedent for the countrys telecommunications sector, offering a transformative solution that brings high-speed internet access to areas previously left offline and laying the groundwork for wider regional connectivity.
Broadcast Pro
03-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Eutelsat expands LEO aviation services with high-speed connectivity
Eutelsats OneWeb LEO services are now live and operational for commercial and business aviation customers. Eutelsat has announced its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) services for commercial and business aviation are now live and operational, with over 100 certified antenna installations completed and the first commercial and business aircraft now flying using Eutelsats OneWeb LEO connectivity. In addition to its long-established geostationary (GEO) aviation services, Eutelsat is working with Intelsat, Hughes and Panasonic Avionics to deliver LEO and multi-orbit solutions to the commercial aviation market. Air Canada is the first commercial airline to deploy the multi-orbit GEO/LEO service, through Intelsat, with additional world-class carriers also beginning installations and commercial flights with multi-orbit solutions on board. In business aviation, Eutelsat has partnered with industry leader, Gogo, to equip the first Embraer Phenom 300 with LEO services, while aircraft manufacturer, Textron, will be installing solutions on the Cessna Citation Longitude, Latitude and Ascend models as well as Airbus Corporate Jets on all Airbus ACJ types. Together, Eutelsats aviation services have a combined backlog of over 1,000 aircraft scheduled for installation. Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat, said: 'Eutelsats LEO aviation services, powered by the OneWeb constellation, provide high speed, low latency, and premium performance to meet the evolving connectivity needs of airlines and business jets globally. With a robust backlog and expanding reach across both commercial and business aviation, we are confident in the long-term growth of our aviation services. We believe that a fully integrated IFC ecosystem will transform in-flight connectivity, providing airlines with flexible, responsible, and scalable solutions that enhance the passenger experience and support the future of air travel worldwide.'
