Orange, one of the world’s leading telco operators and digital service providers, and Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the largest and most innovative satellite operators, have joined forces to offer new satellite connectivity options through a strategic commercial partnership.
Under the agreement, a Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station will be hosted at Orange’s teleport in Bercenay-en-Othe, France, andbenefit from ground segment connectivity with their point of presence (PoP) located in Paris over Orange Wholesale International Private Line (IPL). Additionally, Orange signed a capacity commitment for Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) service, which will be integrated into its global portfolio of services for businesses and telecom operators.
“I’m greatly honored that Telesat has chosen Orange’s Bercenay-en-Othe Teleport as the first European gateway for their Telesat Lightspeed network. More than that, I’m excited by the new partnership that we’re entering into, which says much about the expertise of Orange Wholesale as a space network operator and our capacity to offer world-class ground infrastructure for the most advanced satellite constellations. We look forward to expanding our connectivity solutions with Telesat Lightspeed enhancing the resilience of our network for mobile backhauling, crisis response and remote connectivity,” Emmanuel Rochas, CEO Orange Wholesale International commented.
“This strategic partnership highlights our commitment to delivering resilient connectivity solutions through our advanced, fully integrated space and terrestrial infrastructure. We are honored that Telesat Lightspeed will help improve connectivity in remote areas for Orange’s customers in Europe, Africa and other locations throughout the world. Our Telesat Lightspeed solution has been designed to meet telco standards and we are pleased to count Orange, one of the largest global telcos, as a Telesat Lightspeed strategic partner.” Telesat’s Chief Commercial Officer Glenn Katz added.
Telesat Lightspeed Carrier Ethernet services will deliver reliable, robust connectivity that’s backed by service level agreements. Telecom operators can configure and monitor services in real-time, redirecting capacity as needed without satellite operator intervention. The resilient enterprise-class network features a Zero-Trust Security Architecture that is aligned with the latest security industry standards.
As part of Orange’s connectivity network, with ground stations in 26 countries and territories worldwide, Orange’s Bercenay-en-Othe WTA Tier-4 certified Teleport acts as a pivotal asset in providing the right connectivity solution. This partnership will strengthen Orange’s ability to meet customer needs in underserved regions, adding a new secure, reliable, low-latency, seamless connectivity option to the existing multi-orbit portfolio of satellite partnerships.
By combining Telesat's advanced satellite technology with Orange’s 45-year expertise providing gateway and connectivity services, this collaboration strengthens the resilience of global digital infrastructure and furthers digital inclusion in the most remote areas.
