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Eutelsat Launches an Integrated IoT Connectivity

Service Via Satellite

On the eve of the IOT Solutions World to connect their fixed assets, irrespective are monitored and controlled 24/7 by
Congress in Barcelona, Eutelsat of their location. Eutelsat IoT FIRST also Eutelsat’s service delivery team from
Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) acts as an IoT backhaul service, enabling Turin, Italy. Luis Jimenez-Tunon, Group
announces the launch of a pioneering telecom operators to connect IoT base Executive Vice President Data Business
satellite-based IoT connectivity service: stations and gateways to their core of Eutelsat “The reliability and boundless
Eutelsat IoT FIRST. Having recently unveiled network. Focusing currently on treating reach that satellite offers means that it
its ELO constellation of nanosatellites in fixed assets, as of next year Eutelsat will will have an integral role in the IoT sector
Low Earth Orbit, dedicated to the Internet then expand its portfolio of IoT services and in this regard, I am delighted to launch
of Things, Eutelsat has taken further steps to incorporate the connectivity of mobile “Eutelsat IoT FIRST”, named in the honor
towards its ambition to become a leading assets. The ground infrastructure designed of this service being a pioneer of its kind
satellite IoT company through the launch to serve Eutelsat IoT FIRST consists of a and Eutelsat’s inaugural solution in its
of Eutelsat IoT FIRST: a fully integrated IoT network of IoT-specific hubs hosted at ambitious IoT roadmap.”
connectivity service operating in Ku-band teleports across the globe. These hubs
via Eutelsat’s geostationary satellites.
Targeted companies include selected
satellite service providers, telecom
operators and IoT service providers. At a
price point proposed on a par with cellular-
based IoT connectivity services, Eutelsat
IoT FIRST integrates satellite terminals,
space and ground segments, packaged
within an API-based service delivery
framework. With this product, Eutelsat
is further addressing the connectivity
challenges of industries spanning across
retail, banking and security, through to
energy, mining and agriculture, which seek
a cost-effective and reliable IoT solution

Successful Launch of EUTELSAT 5 West B

Gogo a leading global provider of broadband connectivity products (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world’s leading satellite operators,
and services for aviation, together with Eutelsat Communications announced a new satellite capacity agreement for high-speed
inflight connectivity services. As part of the new multi-year
agreement, Gogo has leased HTS bandwidth on EUTELSAT 10B
satellite, to be leveraged over Europe and the Middle East. The
new satellite is set to launch in 2022. “We are advancing capacity
capabilities given the growing demand for high-speed inflight
connectivity services,” said Oakleigh Thorne, president and CEO
of Gogo. “Through our partnership with Eutelsat, Gogo 2Ku will
continue to enable the best passenger experience for global
airlines.” “We are thrilled about our ongoing relationship with
Gogo, a long-standing partner and a leading provider for inflight
connectivity,” said Philippe Oliva, Eutelsat’s Chief Commercial
Officer. “This agreement highlights the relevance of our newly
ordered EUTELSAT 10B for inflight connectivity and we look
forward to supporting Gogo as they increase capacity in Europe
and the Middle East to provide the best services to their airline
partners.”

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