Qatar-based communications satellite operator Es’hailSat has joined forces with managed services network infrastructure group Viasat Energy Services to provide high-speed VSAT services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Satellite Today reports that, through a new capacity deal, Viasat Energy Services is securing capacity on multiple transponders on the Es’hail-1 satellite located at the 25.5 degrees East hotspot.
It will also use teleport services from Es’hailSat’s facility in Doha, Qatar to provide the VSAT services. Es’hailSat says its robust data services and expansive teleport infrastructure spanning over 50,000 square metres provide a strong foundation for Viasat Energy Services to enhance its capabilities and serve customers across the MENA region.
The deal follows an initial agreement between the two companies in 2023.
This collaboration targets a number of industries requiring reliable high-speed connectivity in remote and challenging environments including government, maritime, and oil & gas.
Viasat Energy Services, part of global communications company Viasat, provides optimised industry solutions and secure communications infrastructure, and assists industrial companies in achieving the business value of digital transformation by ensuring seamless connectivity across diverse operations and remote locations.
It was formed In 2021 when, RigNet, a secure managed networking solutions and specialised applications developer, merged its capabilities with Viasat.