Telesat and Orange have entered into a strategic multi-year partnership to enhance global satellite connectivity solutions. This collaboration will integrate Telesat Lightspeed’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services into Orange Wholesale’s portfolio, expanding access to reliable, low-latency connectivity for businesses and telecom operators.
As part of the agreement, a Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station will be hosted at Orange’s teleport in Bercenay-en-Othe, France. This World Teleport Association (WTA) Tier-4-certified teleport will be the first European gateway for Telesat Lightspeed, offering a secure, high-performance connection that links directly to Telesat’s point of presence (PoP) in Paris through Orange Wholesale’s International Private Line (IPL).
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The partnership will provide enterprise-class satellite-based connectivity, allowing telecom operators to offer low-latency, secure, and scalable services for mobile backhauling, crisis response, and remote connectivity. Telesat’s Carrier Ethernet services will enable real-time service monitoring, making it easier for telecom operators to configure and adjust services as needed.
Emmanuel Rochas, CEO of Orange Wholesale International, stated, “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.”
Glenn Katz, Chief Commercial Officer at Telesat, added, “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.”
With ground stations in 26 countries and territories, Orange continues to expand its multi-orbit satellite partnerships, driving digital inclusion and bolstering global infrastructure resilience. This latest partnership with Telesat further strengthens Orange’s role in providing reliable connectivity to underserved regions.
