Eutelsat Expands Maritime Partnership with AST Networks on its OneWeb LEO Constellation

A Multi-Year Agreement to Deploy LEO Services to Maritime Operators

Eutelsat and AST Networks have signed a new multi-million dollar agreement aimed at increasing the deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services by Eutelsat. This commitment is a continuation of a previous collaboration between the two companies and reflects, according to Eutelsat, the success of integrating OneWeb LEO services into AST Networks' portfolio of solutions for maritime sector players.

Hybrid Connectivity to Meet the Needs of Maritime Operators

Maritime operators seek solutions that combine performance, resilience, and global coverage to ensure the operation of ships, the well-being of crews, and access to digital applications at sea. By combining Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO services with complementary technologies, AST Networks offers its clients increased flexibility and resilience in their maritime communications.

Statements from Company Executives on the Expanded Partnership

Thierry Polycarpe, Director of Aerial and Maritime Connectivity at Eutelsat, states that this expanded partnership is a testament to the strong relationships with AST Networks and the growing needs for LEO connectivity in the maritime sector. Lukasz Latosinski, Technical Director at AST Networks, emphasizes that the reliability, performance, and low latency of Eutelsat's LEO services have strengthened his company's service portfolio.