Eutelsat and MSTelcom sign distribution agreement to expand LEO connectivity services in Angola

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Eutelsat has announced a new distribution agreement with MSTelcom, a subsidiary of Sonangol Group and a leading provider of telecommunications services in Angola, to deliver Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services across key sectors, including oil & gas, maritime and for fixed land operations -- enabling secure and high-performance communications in remote and hard-to-reach locations.

Under the agreement, MSTelcom will act as a distributor of Eutelsat’s OneWeb services within Angola, bringing LEO connectivity solutions to enterprise, public sector and telecom customers. Eutelsat is the only licensed LEO services operator in Angola and has a well-established presence in the country delivering both broadcast and connectivity services. The agreement leverages Eutelsat’s operational footprint, including a ground station and local Point-of-Presence (PoP) in Angola that enable Eutelsat’s OneWeb’s high-speed, low-latency services in the country and across Central Africa.

Philippe Baudrier, VP Africa for Eutelsat, said: “This agreement expands the reach of our LEO services in Angola and strengthens our work supporting the country’s connectivity needs. By joining forces with MSTelcom, we are enabling secure, resilient and high-performance connectivity for sectors that are critical to Angola’s economic development.”

Felisberta de Jesus, CEO, MSTelcom, added: “Partnering with Eutelsat enables MSTelecom to provide next-generation connectivity solutions to our customers operating in demanding and remote environments. This agreement strengthens our mission to deliver reliable, high-quality communications that support Angola’s industrial growth and digital development.”