Telesat, Orange sign multi-year partnership for Lightspeed LEO service

Orange and Telesat (TSAT) 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 located in Paris over Orange Wholesale International Private Line. 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.