Orange has expanded its global enterprise offer with satellite LEO connectivity for remote services and mobile backhaul via a deal with France-based Eutelsat Group.
In sum – what to know:
Global coverage – by integrating Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO satellites with its terrestrial network and roaming, Orange is promising wider-coverage and better resiliency.
Sovereign security – mention of “sovereign services” says Orange is also responding to geopolitical and regulatory concerns about data and infrastructure control.
Digital inclusion – as well as its enterprise / government focus, the move supports Orange’s goal of ensuring access to digital services even in hard-to-reach areas.
Orange has signed a “multi-year” deal with Eutelsat Group to offer low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communicat