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conditions, as well as the demanding marine environments. We're connectivity provider, Sat One understands the complex needs
ensuring that enterprises remain connected and competitive no of modern businesses and maritime operations. We are excited
matter how remote or challenging their operations. Sat One is by the start of these services and looking forward to building on
the One company that customers turn to for Enterprise LEO.” Cyril our partnership with Sat One.” The activation follows the launch
Dujardin, Co-President of Eutelsat Group’s Connectivity Business last month of Eutelsat OneWeb LEO backhaul in Australia by the
Unit said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of our LEO Australian telecom operator, Telstra.
services for customers in Australia and New Zealand. As a trusted

Eutelsat and NEC XON Seal Agreement for Eutelsat OneWeb Capacity for
Connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa

Eutelsat Group, and NEC XON, one of the leading African integrators bandwidth capabilities, even in far-flung areas without access to
of ICT solutions and part of Japan’s NEC Group, have signed a conventional internet connectivity. As a backup solution, OneWeb
multi-year, multimillion-dollar deal for connectivity capacity on provides resilience and reliability to ensure business continuity
the Eutelsat OneWeb Low Orbit constellation. The deal builds on even in the face of natural disasters or infrastructure failures. The
the Distributor Partner Agreement between the two companies technology can be deployed quickly and easily, and for key NEC
announced at Africacom in November 20nd follows a period of XON target markets like mining and agriculture, low-latency satellite
successful tests undertaken by NEC XON in recent weeks. The options are crucial as real-time, data-driven business applications
agreement enables NEC XON to integrate satellite capacity into proliferate. They also face severe business consequences if
its suite of systems, providing secure connectivity for enterprise connectivity fails.” Ghassan Murat, Regional Vice President AMEA
customers in areas that lack terrestrial connectivity - especially in of Eutelsat Group added: “We are delighted to ink this agreement
agriculture, mining, oil & gas and fiber back-up. The service will be with NEC XON, paving the way for them to become one of our
launched initially in South Africa, with a view to deploying it in 15 important partners in sub-Saharan Africa. We are gratified to see
other countries where NEC XON has a local presence. Commenting NEC XON embracing the benefits of OneWeb services as part of its
on the deal, Faried Souma, GM Wireless at NEC XON, said: “The suite of options. NEC XON is one of the fastest growing African ITC
implementation of OneWeb satellite technology provides NEC XON integrators, and we look forward to supporting them on their path.”
customers with significant benefits - including low latency and high

ALOFT AeroArchitects Equips Private Boeing Business Jet aircraft with

Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO Satellite Connectivity Service

Eutelsat Group announces that ALOFT AeroArchitects, the private operators and MROs worldwide. Eutelsat OneWeb’s low Earth orbit
Boeing Business Jet operator, has selected Eutelsat OneWeb to constellation of advanced satellites will deliver a reliable, high-
deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity for the speed, low-latency connectivity experience which will enable the
ultimate passenger experience. Under the agreement, ALOFT will VIP passengers to remain as productive, entertained and connected
equip a private BBJ aircraft with Eutelsat OneWeb’s revolutionary with family, friends, colleagues, and social media as if they were
LEO satellite connectivity service. The service will be facilitated by a on the ground. “As an innovator in cabin technology integration,
new Electronically Steered Array (ESA) terminal being developed by ALOFT is ensuring its discerning BBJ customers will experience
Stellar Blu Technologies and delivered through Eutelsat OneWeb’s high-speed internet in the air, no matter where they are flying –
distribution partner and connectivity expert, Satcom Direct. just as they do on the ground” commented Jason Sperry, Head
ALOFT is developing a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for of Business Aviation at Eutelsat OneWeb. “The low latency that is
the 737-platform using its internal engineering, certification, and inherent in our low Earth orbit network, means that principals and
ODA resources, which is now available for purchase by VVIP 737 passengers will have access to applications for both passenger
productivity and entertainment that to date have been out of reach
while inflight.” On signing the agreement Colby Hall, Director of
Integrated Technology at ALOFT said “Our BBJ customers expect
their aircraft to be as comfortable and capable as their homes and
offices. This expectation now includes high speed connectivity
and being able to remain connected through their personal devices
– all the time. Thanks to the connected ecosystem that Eutelsat
OneWeb and their partners are deploying in the business aviation
market, our VIP customers will be connected, entertained and
productive like never before – able to work, stream, trade, as they
choose.”

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