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Eutelsat and Station Satcom Expand Long-Standing Partnership,
Integrating LEO Capacity to Deliver Global Maritime Connectivity

Eutelsat and longtime partner integrate OneWeb’s LEO capabilities into for vessels operating along major
Station Satcom, a leader in maritime its portfolio to provide hybrid satellite shipping routes and in remote offshore
communications headquartered in India, connectivity across the world’s oceans. environments. Through this integrated
have signed a new agreement to deliver This advanced solution enables Station offering, Station Satcom will be able to
Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity Satcom to combine the reliability and meet the growing demand for real-time
services to the global maritime sector. coverage of Eutelsat’s GEO services with data, operational efficiency, and improved
The deal marks a significant strategic the high-speed, low-latency performance crew welfare, while also supporting the
expansion for Station Satcom, which will of LEO, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity digital transformation of global maritime
operations. Thierry Polycarpe, Vice
President of Global Maritime at Eutelsat
said, “We are proud to expand our long-
standing partnership with Station Satcom
as they bring OneWeb’s LEO maritime
service to market. This agreement reflects
the growing demand for high-performance
connectivity at sea, and reinforces our
commitment to delivering secure, high-
speed, low-latency solutions that power the
digital evolution of the maritime industry.”
Anshul Khanna, Chief Executive Officer of
Station Satcom added, “This is a game-
changer for the maritime sector at large. By
integrating OneWeb’s LEO satellite service,
we can now offer seamless connectivity
for ship owners, crew welfare and offshore
operations.”

Eutelsat Initiates Brand Shift

Eutelsat Group moved to simplify its
brand recognition and bring all activities
and subsidiary companies together under
the simple moniker of its forename. The
satellite service provider stated the change
was prompted by recent activity, not least of
which was a tie-up with low Earth orbit (LEO)
operator OneWeb in 2023. Eutelsat’s shift
will involve merging its own and OneWeb’s
websites into a single digital platform, a
move the company stated would provide
“intuitive access” to its suite of services.
“This new brand is about ambition and
clarity,” CEO Jean-Francois Fallacher said.
The executive expects the single brand
to “make it easier for our customers,
clearer for our stakeholders” and generally
strengthen Eutelsat’s proposition. Eutelsat LEO and geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) combining elements of each company’s
emphasized its position as one of the only connectivity under one roof following its original logos to reflect its global footprint
satellite companies in the world offering OneWeb move. It is creating fresh branding and the “human side” of its services.

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