Aerkomm expands in Asia with Eutelsat
October 22, 2024
Aerkomm, the US-based satellite communication technology company, hase signed a Distribution Partner Agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group to leverage its OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services.
The agreement, concluded in September, grants Aerkomm’s subsidiary, Aerkomm Japan, the distribution rights for LEO connectivity services in Japan for the commercial fixed and land mobility sectors, as well as in Taiwan for the commercial land mobility market.
With Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite coverage, users can benefit from superior features like low latency and high throughput compared to Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites. The OneWeb constellation’s 634 satellites, provide global coverage coupled with the reliability, affordability, and lightweight design of satellite user terminals, along with attractive pricing and innovative value-added services, which are expected to accelerate adoption in target markets and enhance the overall user experience.
“We are delighted to partner with Eutelsat OneWeb to extend our advanced satellite communication solutions and services across Japan and Taiwan,” said Louis Giordimaina, CEO of Aerkomm, “This collaboration marks a pivotal milestone in our growth and expansion strategy, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge multi-orbit and multi-network connectivity solutions to a broader range of customers in these key markets.”
Neha Idnani, Regional Vice President, APAC, Eutelsat OneWeb, added: “We are excited to collaborate with Aerkomm to provide low latency, high-speed connectivity services across Asia. Our OneWeb LEO network is ideally positioned to deliver real-time communications and connectivity for remote and rural businesses and communities, while also supporting land mobility applications, such as connected public safety vehicles. Together, we are paving the way for a more connected future.”