Eutelsat Secures GEO/LEO Partnership in South Africa

 

Eutelsat is making progress to provide a mix of services in both Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). Paratus South Africa, a connectivity provider, joined forces with Eutelsat OneWeb to boost Paratus' services in South Africa. The collaboration was announced on Jan. 19.

Paratus South Africa already uses GEO satellite services through its existing partnership with Eutelsat Group. This new deal enhances its satellite connectivity by combining GEO and LEO services, targeting businesses in remote areas like retail, banking, mining, agriculture, and tourism.

Under this agreement, Eutelsat OneWeb services are integrated into Paratus' fiber network, covering over 20,000 km across Sub-Saharan Africa. This integration allows Paratus South Africa to provide high-capacity connectivity solutions to its customers.

Kallie Carlsen, Overseeing Head of Paratus South Africa, communicated the meaning of presenting the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO administration. He expressed, "As a country, we are embracing the eventual fate of network, rising above topographical limits, and empowering valuable open doors more than ever. As satellite specialists, we are exceptionally positioned to engage an ever increasing number of individuals and organizations in South Africa with this milestone organization."

In a related development, Eutelsat OneWeb secured a contract to deliver connectivity services in Libya, utilizing both GEO and LEO orbits. Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications & Technology (RLTT) expanded its collaboration with Eutelsat Group, adding an exclusive LEO agreement to existing GEO services. The deal was announced on Dec. 13, 2023.

Eutelsat OneWeb will provide exclusive access to its LEO-powered connectivity constellation, offering full connectivity over Libya starting early 2024. The multi-million-dollar, multi-year contract strengthens the ongoing relationship between Eutelsat Group and RLTT.

The services will provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity for various applications, including commercial connectivity for industries like oil and gas and financial services, government sectors, cellular backhaul for telecoms operators, and remote connectivity for humanitarian organizations.

Taha Ellafi, Chairman at Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications & Technology, expressed excitement about bringing high-speed, low-latency connectivity to customers across different sectors. Through the exclusive deal, they aim to provide unmatched connectivity throughout Libya by combining both LEO and GEO-powered services without the need for multiple providers.

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