Telesat and Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) announced on May 14, 2025, the successful negotiation and signing of a Term Sheet for a multi-Gbps capacity pool of Telesat Lightspeed connectivity services. The agreement was executed at the CABSAT 2025 event in Dubai.
Building on a 2024 Memorandum of Understanding, this agreement establishes the framework for Arabsat’s integration of Lightspeed LEO services, backed by Committed Information Rates (CIRs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), into its multi-orbit satellite ecosystem. This will provide robust broadband connectivity solutions for enterprise, telecom, government, and mobility sectors.
Arabsat's President and CEO, Alhamedi Alanezi, stated that offering LEO and GEO services, as well as blended combinations, lays the foundation for a new era of connectivity. This strategic partnership is expected to bring innovative connectivity advancements to customers across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Central Asia, with definitive agreements anticipated by December 2025.
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