Orange and Telesat Launch Europe’s First Telesat Lightspeed Gateway
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Orange and Telesat have inaugurated the first European gateway for Telesat’s Telesat Lightspeed constellation, marking a significant milestone in the deployment of the company’s next-generation low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. The gateway, installed at Orange’s teleport in Bercenay-en-Othe, France, is expected to significantly enhance secure, reliable, and low-latency connectivity for enterprise and government clients across Europe.
The Telesat Lightspeed gateway is a key component of Telesat’s terrestrial infrastructure and will support the planned initial 225 satellites that will form the Telesat Lightspeed constellation. Orange will provide ground connectivity to Telesat’s planned point of presence (PoP) in Paris, ensuring high availability and low latency required for mission-critical applications.
Jean-Louis Le Roux, Executive Vice President of Orange International Networks, expressed satisfaction with the partnership, stating, "Hosting this new low Earth orbit gateway in our Bercenay-en-Othe teleport demonstrates our ability to deliver trusted ground infrastructure and innovative, resilient connectivity solutions. This collaboration reinforces our position in the space ecosystem and supports our efforts to address the increasing demand for secure satellite connectivity."
Glenn Katz, Telesat’s Chief Commercial Officer, added, "Orange is a valued strategic partner in our deployment efforts. We look forward to exploring additional opportunities for collaboration that will support the delivery of resilient connectivity, including for Orange’s customers across Europe, Africa, and other locations around the world."
The Bercenay-en-Othe gateway includes advanced gateway antennas supplied by Intellian Technologies, supporting the network's high-capacity, low-latency architecture. Leveraging optical inter-satellite links, the Telesat Lightspeed network is designed to enable customer traffic to remain in space until it is securely delivered to a Telesat landing station or a customer's private landing facility. This design provides enhanced data sovereignty, routing flexibility, and control for enterprise, telecom, government, and defense users.
The Telesat Lightspeed network is being designed to deliver enterprise-grade connectivity with the security, resilience, and performance required for mission-critical operations. The Bercenay-en-Othe gateway is part of Telesat’s broader strategy to deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready connectivity solutions that help customers solve their most complex communications challenges and achieve mission success.
As a key component of Orange’s global connectivity network, the Bercenay-en-Othe teleport plays a crucial role in delivering tailored, reliable, and low-latency connectivity solutions. By leveraging Telesat’s cutting-edge satellite technology alongside Orange’s 60 years of expertise in satellite connectivity and ground segment capabilities, this collaboration enhances the resilience of global digital infrastructure, improves coverage, and promotes digital inclusion in remote areas.
Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators, aims to be the trusted partner for everyday digital life by providing individuals, businesses, and communities with reliable connectivity and innovative services. The company’s global connectivity network, including its fiber infrastructure, supports its mission to deliver digital solutions across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Telesat Corporation, a global satellite operator and leader in advanced satellite communications, is redefining broadband connectivity through its Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network. Designed for interoperability with enterprise and government applications, Telesat Lightspeed delivers secure, resilient, high-performance broadband connectivity with fiber-like speeds. Its advanced, software-defined architecture operates in both commercial and military Ka-band spectrum, enabling mission-critical communications with enhanced security and protection against evolving threats.
The partnership between Orange and Telesat underscores the growing importance of satellite technology in providing secure and reliable connectivity solutions. As the Telesat Lightspeed constellation continues to be deployed, it is expected to offer significant benefits to a wide range of industries, from telecommunications and enterprise to aviation, maritime, and defense sectors.