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Arabsat selects Telesat Lightspeed LEO services

The companied signed a Term Sheet for a multi-Gb/s capacity pool of Telesat Lightspeed connectivity services.

Telesat and Arab Satellite Communications Organisation (Arabsat), a satellite service provider in the Arab world, have negotiated and signed a Term Sheet for a multi-Gbps capacity pool of Telesat Lightspeed connectivity services.

Building on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2024, this agreement establishes the negotiated framework for Arabsat’s integration of Telesat Lightspeed LEO services, backed by Committed Information Rates (CIRs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), into its multi-orbit satellite ecosystem, ensuring robust and seamless broadband connectivity solutions tailored for enterprise, telecom, government and mobility sectors. The parties expect to conclude definitive agreements by December 2025.

President and CEO Alhamedi Alanezi added: “This agreement with Telesat marks a major milestone in Arabsat’s multi-orbit strategy and the advanced Telesat Lightspeed network will offer innovative capabilities to our customers in each of the markets we serve. By offering LEO and GEO service, as well as blended combinations, we are laying the foundation for a new era of connectivity. Multi-orbit satellite systems and terminals will position the Arabsat Group at the forefront of digital transformation —delivering faster, more reliable, and cost-effective connectivity tailored to the distinct performance needs of each industry.”