Orange Tunisie Launches Satellite Broadband to Connect Remote Areas
Orange Tunisie expands nationwide connectivity with satellite broadband powered by Eutelsat, targeting underserved regions and advancing digital inclusion across Tunisia.
Orange Tunisie expands nationwide connectivity with satellite broadband powered by Eutelsat, targeting underserved regions and advancing digital inclusion across Tunisia.
Riyadh — October 31, 2025:
In a landmark move for regional telecommunications, stc group and AST SpaceMobile have announced a 10-year commercial agreement to bring space-based cellular broadband connectivity directly to standard smartphones across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Kacific, PTCL, and Telco Integrators partner to expand satellite broadband in Pakistan, leveraging combined infrastructure and expertise to bridge the digital divide in remote areas and empower communities.
PTCL, Telco Integrators, and Kacific have formed a strategic partnership to expand satellite broadband and voice services across Pakistan, focusing on underserved and remote regions. Combining PTCL’s infrastructure, Telco Integrators’ operational expertise, and Kacific’s satellite technology, the initiative aims to enhance digital inclusion, support SMEs, and drive socio-economic growth by providing reliable high-speed internet.
Pak Datacom enters a strategic MoU with an Asia-Pacific satellite broadband firm to expand next-gen broadband services in remote and underserved regions of Pakistan.
Orange Jordan has become the first in the country to offer satellite broadband services, using the Eutelsat Konnect satellite. The service provides high-speed internet access, including remote areas, as part of a broader partnership with Eutelsat to expand connectivity across Africa and the Middle East, improving digital inclusion.
Orange Jordan becomes the first in the country to offer satellite broadband, using Eutelsat Konnect. This partnership aims to expand high-speed internet access across Jordan, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with plans for broader regional deployment, enhancing digital inclusion and connectivity.
Starlink satellite broadband service is set to launch in Sri Lanka in April 2025, offering high-speed, low-latency internet access to remote areas. The government has ensured quality service and addressed national security concerns, with no outstanding issues for the service’s rollout.
Starlink has partnered with Bharti Airtel to enter the Indian market, offering satellite broadband services. The deal is contingent on regulatory approvals. If successful, Starlink could improve connectivity in remote areas, although security concerns about its unauthorized use in illegal activities have been raised.