Eutelsat-Telenor Maritime Key Connectivity Maritime Deal Confirming the Central Role of Eutelsat ADVANCE Service in the Cruise Segment
31 May 2022 - 1:45AM
Business Wire
- Showcasing the compelling combination of Eutelsat's in-orbit
resources and its Eutelsat ADVANCE solution
- Reflecting the buoyancy of the maritime connectivity market
in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas
Regulatory News:
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) (Paris:ETL) has
been selected by Telenor Maritime for in-orbit resources and
managed services for cruise connectivity on several of its
satellites. Under the agreement Eutelsat will deliver capacity on
EUTELSAT 33E for coverage of the Mediterranean Sea, and on EUTELSAT
65 West A satellite, together with its Eutelsat ADVANCE managed
connectivity service, for coverage of the Caribbean Sea.
The agreement provides Telenor Maritime with targeted resources
and services in specific sailing areas, while further highlighting
the maritime sector's interest in the Eutelsat ADVANCE service and
supporting the strong momentum in the Mediterranean and Caribbean
connectivity markets.
Telenor Maritime is a global end-to-end connectivity provider at
sea for passengers and crew, contributing to digitalising the
commercial shipping fleet. Its partnership with Eutelsat on several
Eutelsat satellites will further boost the performance, coverage
and resiliency of its at-sea connectivity resources, providing
reliable and secure connectivity solutions to the cruise
segment.
Commenting the agreement, Lars Erik Lunoe, Telenor Maritime CEO,
declared: “We are truly excited to be working with a leading
geostationary satellite operator, Eutelsat, to address the
ever-increasing connectivity needs of cruise operators. Eutelsat's
outstanding in-orbit resources, combined with its robust managed
services, have enabled us to come up with an offering that can be
tailored to our customer's specific demands.”
Michel Azibert, Deputy CEO of Eutelsat, added: “We are proud to
see our managed connectivity solution, Eutelsat ADVANCE,
successfully expand through Telenor Maritime. This deal testifies
to the strong momentum of the maritime connectivity business,
particularly within the cruise segment, and further establishes
Eutelsat as an indispensable player in maritime connectivity.”
About Eutelsat Communications Founded in 1977, Eutelsat
Communications is one of the world's leading satellite operators.
With a global fleet of satellites and associated ground
infrastructure, Eutelsat enables clients across Video, Data,
Government, Fixed and Mobile Broadband markets to communicate
effectively to their customers, irrespective of their location.
Around 7,000 television channels operated by leading media groups
are broadcast by Eutelsat to one billion viewers equipped for DTH
reception or connected to terrestrial networks. Committed to
promoting all facets of sustainable development across its business
activities, Eutelsat leverages its in-orbit resources to help
bridge the digital divide while maintaining a safe and uncluttered
space environment. As an attractive and socially responsible
employer, Eutelsat assembles 1,200 men and women from 50 countries
who are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service.
For more about Eutelsat go to www.eutelsat.com
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