Insider Brief
- Hughes Europe has announced the launch of a new low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband service across Europe, integrating Eutelsat’s OneWeb network with its own ground equipment and managed services to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity.
- The new offering includes an electronically steerable flat-panel antenna (ESA) designed by Hughes, and targets industries such as manufacturing, power generation, construction, and retail, with European government agencies also evaluating the service for critical infrastructure.
- The collaboration between Hughes and Eutelsat strengthens Europe-based connectivity solutions, addressing gaps in traditional networks and providing enterprises with a high-quality alternative for mission-critical communications in underserved regions.
PRESS RELEASE – Hughes Network Systems Ltd (Hughes Europe), a leader in managed network connectivity solutions, announces the availability of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service. Using Eutelsat’s OneWeb high-speed, low-latency, LEO satellite broadband services with Hughes ground equipment, installation, and network management, enterprises across Europe will experience enhanced connectivity from European-based providers.
As an engineering partner, Hughes is developing gateway electronics and the core technology that powers every user terminal in the OneWeb system. Hughes has designed an electronically steerable flat-panel antenna (ESA) specifically for the OneWeb satellite service. Projects are underway in the manufacturing, construction, power generation, and retail sectors. Additionally, government agencies are reviewing the Hughes LEO service for critical infrastructure connectivity.
“Together with Eutelsat we are bringing reliable, high-quality connections to enterprise and government users across Europe,” said Christopher Britton, Managing Director at Hughes Europe. “LEO satellite connectivity with the Hughes ESA and the White glove services from Hughes Europe, offer a European based alternative for high-speed, low-latency coverage.”
Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit, Eutelsat Group, said, “We are pleased to expand on our longstanding partnership with Hughes to enable the delivery of our Eutelsat OneWeb services to European businesses. High-speed, low-latency connectivity is essential to support critical business functions, and we look forward to providing the connectivity needed to help businesses across Europe thrive and succeed.”
As industries and enterprises increasingly rely on fast and reliable internet access, the demand for high-performance satellite connectivity has never been greater. Hughes Europe will integrate Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO technology into its existing broadband portfolio, enabling uninterrupted, high-quality connectivity in areas where traditional networks fall short, ensuring next-generation connectivity for mission-critical operations.
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