Orange and Telesat sign multi-year partnership for Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellite connectivity and terrestrial infrastructure
Orange and Telesat (TSAT) have announced a strategic commercial partnership to enhance satellite connectivity services. The agreement includes hosting a Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station at Orange's teleport in Bercenay-en-Othe, France, with ground connectivity to Paris. Orange has committed to integrating Telesat Lightspeed LEO service into its global portfolio for businesses and telecom operators.
The partnership leverages Orange's WTA Tier-4 certified Teleport infrastructure across 26 countries and Telesat's advanced satellite technology. Telesat Lightspeed will provide Carrier Ethernet services with real-time configuration capabilities, Zero-Trust Security Architecture, and service level agreements. This collaboration aims to strengthen global digital infrastructure and improve connectivity in remote areas across Europe, Africa, and other worldwide locations.
Orange e Telesat (TSAT) hanno annunciato una partnership commerciale strategica per migliorare i servizi di connettività satellitare. L'accordo prevede l'installazione di una Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station nel teleport di Orange a Bercenay-en-Othe, Francia, con connettività a terra per Parigi. Orange si è impegnata a integrare il servizio Telesat Lightspeed LEO nel suo portafoglio globale per aziende e operatori telecom.
La partnership sfrutta l'infrastruttura del Teleport certificato WTA Tier-4 di Orange in 26 paesi e la tecnologia satellitare avanzata di Telesat. Telesat Lightspeed fornirà servizi Carrier Ethernet con capacità di configurazione in tempo reale, Architettura di Sicurezza Zero-Trust e accordi sui livelli di servizio. Questa collaborazione mira a rafforzare l'infrastruttura digitale globale e migliorare la connettività nelle aree remote in Europa, Africa e in altre località nel mondo.
Orange y Telesat (TSAT) han anunciado una asociación comercial estratégica para mejorar los servicios de conectividad satelital. El acuerdo incluye la instalación de una Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station en el teleport de Orange en Bercenay-en-Othe, Francia, con conectividad terrestre a París. Orange se ha comprometido a integrar el servicio Telesat Lightspeed LEO en su portafolio global para empresas y operadores de telecomunicaciones.
La asociación aprovecha la infraestructura de Teleport certificada por WTA Tier-4 de Orange en 26 países y la avanzada tecnología satelital de Telesat. Telesat Lightspeed proporcionará servicios de Carrier Ethernet con capacidades de configuración en tiempo real, Arquitectura de Seguridad Zero-Trust y acuerdos de nivel de servicio. Esta colaboración tiene como objetivo fortalecer la infraestructura digital global y mejorar la conectividad en áreas remotas de Europa, África y otros lugares del mundo.
Orange와 Telesat (TSAT)가 위성 연결 서비스 향상을 위한 전략적 상업 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 계약에는 프랑스 Bercenay-en-Othe에 있는 Orange의 텔레포트에 Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station을 호스팅하고 파리와의 지상 연결을 포함합니다. Orange는 Telesat Lightspeed LEO 서비스를 기업 및 통신 사업자를 위한 글로벌 포트폴리오에 통합하기로 약속했습니다.
이번 파트너십은 26개국에 걸쳐 있는 Orange의 WTA Tier-4 인증 텔레포트 인프라와 Telesat의 첨단 위성 기술을 활용합니다. Telesat Lightspeed는 실시간 구성 기능, 제로 트러스트 보안 아키텍처 및 서비스 수준 계약을 갖춘 캐리어 이더넷 서비스를 제공합니다. 이 협력은 글로벌 디지털 인프라를 강화하고 유럽, 아프리카 및 기타 전 세계 지역의 원거리 지역에서의 연결성을 개선하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Orange et Telesat (TSAT) ont annoncé un partenariat commercial stratégique pour améliorer les services de connectivité par satellite. L'accord comprend l'hébergement d'une Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station dans le téléport d'Orange à Bercenay-en-Othe, France, avec une connectivité terrestre vers Paris. Orange s'est engagé à intégrer le service Telesat Lightspeed LEO dans son portefeuille mondial pour les entreprises et les opérateurs de télécommunications.
Ce partenariat tire parti de l'infrastructure de téléport certifiée WTA Tier-4 d'Orange dans 26 pays et de la technologie satellite avancée de Telesat. Telesat Lightspeed fournira des services Carrier Ethernet avec des capacités de configuration en temps réel, une architecture de sécurité Zero-Trust et des accords de niveau de service. Cette collaboration vise à renforcer l'infrastructure numérique mondiale et à améliorer la connectivité dans les zones reculées d'Europe, d'Afrique et d'autres régions du monde.
Orange und Telesat (TSAT) haben eine strategische kommerzielle Partnerschaft angekündigt, um die satellitengestützte Konnektivität zu verbessern. Die Vereinbarung umfasst die Einrichtung einer Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station im Teleport von Orange in Bercenay-en-Othe, Frankreich, mit terrestrischer Anbindung nach Paris. Orange hat sich verpflichtet, den Telesat Lightspeed LEO-Dienst in sein globales Portfolio für Unternehmen und Telekommunikationsanbieter zu integrieren.
Die Partnerschaft nutzt die WTA Tier-4 zertifizierte Teleport-Infrastruktur von Orange in 26 Ländern und die fortschrittliche Satellitentechnologie von Telesat. Telesat Lightspeed wird Carrier Ethernet-Dienste mit Echtzeit-Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten, Zero-Trust-Sicherheitsarchitektur und Service-Level-Agreements bereitstellen. Diese Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, die globale digitale Infrastruktur zu stärken und die Konnektivität in abgelegenen Gebieten in Europa, Afrika und anderen Standorten weltweit zu verbessern.
- Strategic partnership with major telco operator Orange expands market reach
- Secured long-term capacity commitment from Orange for LEO services
- Access to Orange's extensive infrastructure across 26 countries
- Integration into Orange's global service portfolio enhances distribution capabilities
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Telesat's multi-year partnership with Orange represents a significant commercial milestone for the company's Lightspeed LEO satellite network. The agreement delivers several strategic advantages that strengthen Telesat's competitive position and future revenue outlook.
The partnership includes two key components: (1) Orange will host a Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station at their teleport in Bercenay-en-Othe, France, establishing Telesat's first European gateway for their next-generation network, and (2) Orange has signed a capacity commitment to integrate Telesat Lightspeed services into their global portfolio serving businesses and telecom operators across Europe, Africa, and other regions.
This arrangement provides Telesat with valuable infrastructure access while securing committed capacity purchases—creating a foundation for predictable revenue streams. By leveraging Orange's extensive terrestrial network and 45-year expertise in satellite connectivity, Telesat gains an established channel partner with global reach.
For Telesat investors, this partnership delivers three key benefits:
- Commercial validation of the Lightspeed technology and business model by one of the world's leading telecommunications operators
- Expanded market access through Orange's established customer base, particularly in underserved regions
- Enhanced competitive positioning against other satellite operators through the integration of Telesat's services into Orange's multi-orbit portfolio
While financial details weren't disclosed, the multi-year nature of this agreement represents tangible commercial progress for Telesat's Lightspeed network. The partnership demonstrates growing commercial interest in Telesat's LEO constellation and could potentially accelerate similar agreements with other global telecommunications providers.
- Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station will be hosted at Orange’s teleport in Bercenay-en-Othe France, with the provision of ground connectivity to Telesat’s PoP.
- Long-term partnership includes capacity from the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation for integration into Orange Wholesale’s portfolio of solutions for businesses and telecom operators.
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orange, one of the world’s leading telco operators and digital service providers, and Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the largest and most innovative satellite operators, have joined forces to offer new satellite connectivity options through a strategic commercial partnership.
Under the agreement, a Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station will be hosted at Orange’s teleport in Bercenay-en-Othe, France, and benefit from ground segment connectivity with their point of presence (PoP) located in Paris over Orange Wholesale International Private Line (IPL). Additionally, Orange signed a capacity commitment for Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) service, which will be integrated into its global portfolio of services for businesses and telecom operators.
“I’m greatly honored that Telesat has chosen Orange’s Bercenay-en-Othe Teleport as the first European gateway for their Telesat Lightspeed network. More than that, I’m excited by the new partnership that we’re entering into, which says much about the expertise of Orange Wholesale as a space network operator and our capacity to offer world-class ground infrastructure for the most advanced satellite constellations. We look forward to expanding our connectivity solutions with Telesat Lightspeed, enhancing the resilience of our network for mobile backhauling, crisis response and remote connectivity,” Emmanuel Rochas, CEO Orange Wholesale International commented.
“This strategic partnership highlights our commitment to delivering resilient connectivity solutions through our advanced, fully integrated space and terrestrial infrastructure. We are honored that Telesat Lightspeed will help improve connectivity in remote areas for Orange’s customers in Europe, Africa and other locations throughout the world. Our Telesat Lightspeed solution has been designed to meet telco standards and we are pleased to count Orange, one of the largest global telcos, as a Telesat Lightspeed strategic partner,” Telesat’s Chief Commercial Officer Glenn Katz added.
Telesat Lightspeed Carrier Ethernet services will deliver reliable, robust connectivity that’s backed by service level agreements. Telecom operators can configure and monitor services in real-time, redirecting capacity as needed without satellite operator intervention. The resilient enterprise-class network features a Zero-Trust Security Architecture that is aligned with the latest security industry standards.
As part of Orange’s connectivity network, with ground stations in 26 countries and territories worldwide, Orange’s Bercenay-en-Othe WTA Tier-4 certified Teleport acts as a pivotal asset in providing the right connectivity solution. This partnership will strengthen Orange’s ability to meet customer needs in underserved regions, adding a new secure, reliable, low-latency, seamless connectivity option to the existing multi-orbit portfolio of satellite partnerships.
By combining Telesat's advanced satellite technology with Orange’s 45-year expertise providing gateway and connectivity services, this collaboration strengthens the resilience of global digital infrastructure and furthers digital inclusion in the most remote areas.
About Orange
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. These figures account for the deconsolidation of certain activities in Spain following the creation of MASORANGE. The Group is present in 26 countries (including non-consolidated countries).
Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality.
Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA).
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About Telesat
Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is one of the largest and most innovative global satellite operators. Telesat works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world’s most complex communications challenges, providing powerful advantages that improve their operations and drive profitable growth.
Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, has been optimized to meet the rigorous requirements of telecom, government, maritime and aeronautical customers. Telesat Lightspeed will redefine global satellite connectivity with ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity, secure and resilient links with fibre-like speeds. For updates on Telesat, follow us on LinkedIn, X, or visit www.telesat.com.
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