Avanti Communications and Telesat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the testing and development of LEO (Low Earth Orbit) services. Under the agreement, Avanti will incorporate Telesat’s Lightspeed services into its network.
The collaboration will be optimised to serve the requirements of Avanti’s enterprise and government customers when the Telesat Lightspeed constellation becomes operational in 2027.
“Avanti has already transformed into a customer-led business and will now embark on the next phase of its journey to meet customers’ requirements with multi-orbit solutions tailored to individual needs,” said Tony Robinson, Chief of Strategy and Business Development, Avanti. “The Telesat Lightspeed service will specifically target our enterprise and government customers, enabling us to deliver on our commitment to cater to the most complex requirements while maintaining the high performance, reliability and quality of service our customers expect.”
“We are delighted to work with partners like Avanti, who recognise the unique value and innovation that Telesat Lightspeed provides for resilient, global connectivity,” added Glenn Katz, Chief Commercial Officer, Telesat. “Integration of Avanti’s EMEA terrestrial infrastructure into the Telesat Lightspeed network provides promising synergies and optimisations for both organisations.”
Image: Avanti x Telesat
