Telesat, one of the world’s largest satellite operators, has announced a multi-year partnership with ADN Telecom Limited, a leading telecommunications provider in Bangladesh, to deliver Telesat Lightspeed low earth orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions across Bangladesh and South Asia.
Building on over 55 years of expertise in satellite operations and engineering, Telesat has developed its state-of-the-art LEO network to meet the mission-critical connectivity needs of telecom, enterprise, and government customers. The Telesat Lightspeed constellation is fully funded, with the first satellite launches scheduled for the second half of next year.
Through this collaboration, Telesat will offer Telesat Lightspeed services, along with a Smart Virtual Network Operator (VNO) capability, enabling ADN Telecom to manage and deliver customized connectivity solutions to their enterprise, maritime, and government clients. ADN Telecom will also participate in early field trials of Telesat Lightspeed services, with full-time services set to launch in late 2027, offering industry-leading committed information rates and guaranteed SLAs.
The two companies will work together to secure the necessary local regulatory approvals for Telesat Lightspeed services in Bangladesh.
Glenn Katz, Chief Commercial Officer of Telesat, stated, “We are honored to be selected by ADN Telecom to provide multi-Gbps connectivity and unique service advantages that will enhance their operations and support long-term growth. Our MEF 3.0 standards-based LEO services will integrate seamlessly with ADN’s terrestrial network, expanding their offerings in Bangladesh and internationally.”
Asif Mahmood, Chairman of ADN Telecom Limited, added, “By integrating Telesat Lightspeed’s enterprise-class LEO network capabilities into our services, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering innovative technologies that help our customers succeed. After a comprehensive review of next-generation satellite technologies, we believe Telesat Lightspeed will provide the most flexible, secure, and resilient architecture for our future offerings.”
