Eutelsat OneWeb signs multi-million dollar exclusive distribution agreement with Rawafed Libya to deliver connectivity services across Libya
December 13, 2023
Eutelsat Group
announced the signing of an exclusive
distribution partnership agreement between
Eutelsat OneWeb, its connectivity business unit
and Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications &
Technology (RLTT), the Libyan telecoms operator,
for the delivery of high-speed, low latency
connectivity across Libya.
RLTT is expanding its
relationship with Eutelsat Group to include a
hybrid bundle of both enhanced GEO and LEO
services, in this new landmark agreement.
Eutelsat OneWeb will provide exclusive access to
its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) powered connectivity
constellation, delivering full connectivity over
Libya from early 2024. The multi-million-dollar,
multi-year contract further cements the existing
long-standing relationship between Eutelsat
Group and RLTT.
The services will provide
high-speed, low latency connectivity for a range
of applications including commercial
connectivity to the Oil and Gas and Financial
Services industries, Government sectors,
cellular backhaul for telecoms operators and
remote connectivity for humanitarian
organizations.
Cyril Dujardin, Co-General
Manager of Eutelsat OneWeb, said: “Eutelsat
OneWeb was formed to bring together GEO and LEO
constellations to meet a growing customer need
for integrated satellite connectivity, and the
extension of our relationship with RLTT shows we
are delivering. We continue to see huge demand
for high-speed connectivity as we roll out our
LEO services globally, with the wide variety of
potential use cases that the increased
resilience offers proving highly attractive to
customers. By building on existing customer
relationships, we are able to grow the business
in international markets and continue to bridge
the digital divide globally.”
Taha Ellafi, Chairman at
Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications &
Technology, said: “We have been working with
Eutelsat Group for several years now and are
excited to bring its high-speed, low-latency
connectivity to our customers across the oil and
gas, cellular backhaul and humanitarian sectors.
By combining both LEO and GEO powered
connectivity, we are able to meet the different
needs of our customers without having to use
multiple providers. Through this exclusive deal,
we look forward to bringing unmatched
connectivity across Libya.”
The announcement comes as
Eutelsat OneWeb continues to grow at a rapid
pace in the African market, with the signing of
a distribution agreement with NEC XON covering
Sub-Saharan Africa in November. Demand for
connectivity in the region is very high, with
agreements such as these helping to bridge the
digital divide across the continent and bring
high-speed connectivity, regardless of location.