Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has selected Eutelsat’s OneWeb low-earth orbit (LEO) network for integration into its NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity solution.
The addition of Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity to Inmarsat’s extensive maritime network and expertise underscores a shared commitment to delivering cutting-edge connectivity solutions that address the evolving needs of the maritime industry and ensure that every vessel has access to reliable, high-performance broadband, no matter how remote its location.
Commenting on the announcement, Cyril Dujardin, President of Eutelsat’s Connectivity Business Unit, said: “We are thrilled with the selection of our LEO service to be integrated into Inmarsat’s maritime solutions. Our low latency, high-speed connectivity solution is delivering innovative new capabilities to ships big and small. Inmarsat Maritime’s leadership in communications at sea, combined with our LEO capabilities, creates a powerful synergy that will set new standards for maritime connectivity.”
Ben Palmer, President of Inmarsat Maritime, added, “We are excited to be working with Eutelsat to integrate their OneWeb LEO capability into our NexusWave solution for the maritime industry. This announcement underscores our commitment to delivering robust, high-performance connectivity solutions that meet the diverse needs of our global customers.”
This announcement further showcases Eutelsat’s strategy to collaborate with industry leaders, following similar agreements highlighting the growing demand for integrated multi-orbit solutions in the mobile connectivity market.
