Draft:Konnect satellite

France: EIB supports Eutelsat for the procurement and launch of the KONNECT VHTS satellite

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Satellite Internet access, Telecommunications, Eutelsat, Draft:Konnect satellite

This eight-year loan will back investments related to the procurement and launch of the KONNECT VHTS satellite for the provision of advanced broadband services in Europe and neighbouring areas.

Key Points: 
  • This eight-year loan will back investments related to the procurement and launch of the KONNECT VHTS satellite for the provision of advanced broadband services in Europe and neighbouring areas.
  • KONNECT VHTS is an advanced satellite providing unprecedented upload and download speed capacity for both fixed and mobile broadband services.
  • It is an important step in the launch of a new generation satellite able to deliver accessible, cost-effective and competitive connectivity to all, said EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle.
  • About Eutelsat

    Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications is one of the world's leading satellite operators.

EIB Supports Eutelsat for the Procurement and Launch of the KONNECT VHTS Satellite

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Satellite, Technology, Other Technology, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Internet, Telecommunications, Satellite Internet access, Broadband, Eutelsat, Mobile broadband, Draft:Konnect satellite

This eight-year loan will back investments related to the procurement and launch of the KONNECT VHTS satellite for the provision of advanced broadband services in Europe and neighbouring areas.

Key Points: 
  • This eight-year loan will back investments related to the procurement and launch of the KONNECT VHTS satellite for the provision of advanced broadband services in Europe and neighbouring areas.
  • KONNECT VHTS is an advanced satellite providing unprecedented upload and download speed capacity for both fixed and mobile broadband services.
  • It is an important step in the launch of a new generation satellite able to deliver accessible, cost-effective and competitive connectivity to all, said EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle.
  • Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications is one of the world's leading satellite operators.

Eutelsat’s Konnect Ramps up Retail Distribution of New Capacity Brought by EUTELSAT KONNECT Satellite

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 23, 2020
Technology, Satellite, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Eutelsat, ETL, Spaceflight, Spacecraft, Draft:Konnect satellite

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201123005719/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201123005719/en/
    Konnect Europe sample packages (Photo: Business Wire)
    Leveraging the availability of the EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite, Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) (Euronext Paris: ETL) new direct arm, konnect, has kick-started the retail distribution of next-generation satellite Broadband across Europe and Africa.
  • The recent acquisition of BigBlu, Europes leading distributor of satellite broadband, has added significant firepower to konnects retail capabilities.
  • With regulatory approvals to operate across both continents secured, konnect has launched a multi-channel retail strategy encompassing online distribution and telesales in Europe and a multiple channel partners and retail stores in Africa.
  • konnect is the name of our satellite and our brand, articulating in a single word, an exciting new direction for the Eutelsat Group.