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Viasat,
Deutsche Telekom Commit Long-Term To Deliver
In-Flight Connectivity Via The European Aviation
Network
Nov.
7, 2023
Viasat
Inc.announced a new, long-term agreement that
cements the companies' commitment to providing
in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions to airline
partners across the European Aviation Network (EAN).
EAN launched in 2019, powered by Deutsche Telekom
and Inmarsat, a business recently acquired by
Viasat.
EAN combines
S-band satellite coverage with a complementary
ground component network operated by Deutsche
Telekom. EAN is a unique example of European
technological and regulatory leadership, which
allows travelers in Europe to benefit from an
advanced IFC experience for most intra-European
flights, including broadband services that support
high bandwidth demanding applications such as
streaming. Deutsche Telekom operates more than 300
EAN sites in 30 countries across Europe, providing
substantial infrastructure across the continent.
EAN uses
small, low weight and low drag terminals, which can
be installed on an aircraft in a matter of hours.
This provides substantial cost savings while
supporting sustainability initiatives and carbon
reduction.
Since 2019,
more than 140 million passengers have had the
opportunity to connect in-flight through the EAN
connectivity solution. Today, EAN is available on
more than 290 aircraft across various airlines,
including Iberia, British Airways, Vueling, and
AEGEAN.
"Viasat
remains fully committed to EAN, now part of our
global service offering in aviation," said Shameem
Hashmi, Vice President, Aviation Strategy, Viasat.
"The EAN in-flight connectivity solution is the
right solution for certain fleets in Europe. We look
forward to welcoming more airline partners to the
network, so that additional passengers across Europe
can benefit from a world-class in-flight
connectivity experience."
"The signing
of today's long-term agreement is a significant
milestone for the continuation of EAN," said David
Fox, Vice President, Inflight & Connectivity
Services, Deutsche Telekom. "Through operation and
maintenance of the complementary ground component
network, Deutsche Telekom will foster the continued
growth of the service to reach more airlines and
passengers, allowing them to stay connected
throughout their travels within Europe."
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