Eutelsat, NEC XON sign satellite connectivity deal

Eutelsat OneWeb has announced a significant stride towards bolstering connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa with a multi-year master distribution agreement signed with NEC XON. The collaboration aims to deliver high-quality Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity across the region, accompanied by installation services and comprehensive training provisions. 

Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite network is poised to provide high-throughput, low-latency connectivity, addressing the growing demands of sectors such as cellular backhaul, oil and gas, agriculture, government, and mining. 

The partnership leverages NEC XON’s top-tier Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services to tailor advanced connectivity solutions meeting specific African requirements, backed by bandwidth and service level agreements ensuring the anticipated speed and Quality of Service (QoS). 

Wally Beelders, Executive Communications Solutions at NEC XON, emphasizes the collaboration’s significance in propelling Sub-Saharan Africa towards enhanced connectivity and innovation. 

Cyril Dujardin, co-General Manager of Eutelsat OneWeb, highlights the partnership’s potential to reshape connectivity in the region, transcending geographical constraints and unlocking new applications across various sectors.