Comtech Partners with Eutelsat OneWeb to Deliver LEO Connectivity Services to Antarctica
April 15 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
April 15, 2024 -- Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL), a global technology
leader, in partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb, GEO-LEO connectivity
provider in satellite communications, announces trial services to
deliver Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services to
multiple regions of Antarctica.
Launched in January 2024, the service provides connectivity to
customers in Antarctica. Through this trial, Comtech’s
market-leading ELEVATE VSAT ground system supported Eutelsat
OneWeb’s ability to deliver groundbreaking LEO connectivity
services, with data rates reaching up to 120 Mbps, to one of the
most challenging geographic regions in the world. Comtech worked
with Eutelsat OneWeb to configure and install the company’s ELEVATE
ground system to simultaneously route robust and resilient
connectivity services over multiple OneWeb LEO satellites.
“This is a remarkable achievement—not only for the satellite
industry, but also for the broader scientific, technology, and
connectivity markets around the world,” said John Ratigan, Interim
CEO of Comtech. “We are thrilled to partner with OneWeb to deliver
LEO connectivity services to Antarctica, which further demonstrates
the advanced capabilities of our ELEVATE VSAT ground system. With
proprietary software-defined technology embedded at the core, we
are continuing to build out network agnostic capabilities of our
ELEVATE system to meet the future demands of innovative satellite
constellations and hybrid network infrastructures.”
This trial showcased the importance of high-speed, low latency
connectivity for the scientific community and wider Antarctic
region. Through satellite-based LEO connectivity services, like
those provided by Comtech and Eutelsat OneWeb, scientists in
Antarctica can better conduct day-to-day activities by facilitating
real-time support from scientific, technical or health teams around
the world. LEO connectivity services also have the potential to
improve the welfare of the scientists, outside of working hours, as
they are often deployed for 18 months at a time in one of the most
remote and geographically challenging areas of the world.
Comtech’s ELEVATE ground system is a transportable, software
defined VSAT system, which is proven to provide commercial and
government customers with access to high-speed connectivity across
diverse satellite constellations in multiple orbits. ELEVATE is
designed to identify, collect and route data from multiple
satellite constellations and orbits as well as deliver next
generation capabilities like 4K video streaming and voice
services.
About Comtech
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Comtech) is a leading global
technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network
solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and
space communications technologies, and cloud native capabilities to
commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique
culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a
relentless passion for customer success. Comtech leverages our
global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience
to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For
more information, please visit www.comtech.com.
About Eutelsat Group
Eutelsat Group is a global leader in satellite communications,
delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. The Group
was formed through the combination of Eutelsat and OneWeb in 2023,
becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with
a fleet of 36 Geostationary satellites and a Low Orbit earth
constellation of more than 600 satellites. The Group addresses the
needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it
distributes more than 6,500 television channels, and the
high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed
Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat Group’s unique
suite of in-orbit and on-ground assets enables it to deliver
integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The
Company is headquartered in Paris and Eutelsat Group employs more
than 1,700 from 50 different nationalities. The Group is committed
to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable
connectivity to help bridge the digital divide. The Company is
listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange and the London Stock
Exchange (ticker: ETL).
Forward-Looking Statements
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risks and uncertainties. Actual results and performance could
differ materially from such forward-looking information. The
Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings identify many
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