Eutelsat and MTN Côte d’Ivoire sign multi-year agreement to expand satellite connectivity

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Eutelsat and MTN Côte d’Ivoire have announced a new multi-year agreement to deliver satellite connectivity services across Côte d’Ivoire using EUTELSAT KONNECT’s high-throughput capacity. The agreement will expand reliable broadband access nationwide, addressing the connectivity needs of consumer and enterprise segments while supporting digital inclusion through community Wi-Fi hotspots in underserved areas.

MTN Côte d’Ivoire will leverage the high-throughput capabilities of the EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite, positioned at 7° East to extend high-speed connectivity beyond the reach of fibre and mobile networks. Building on KONNECT’s proven performance in supporting digital inclusion initiatives across the region, the agreement will enable broadband services for consumers and enterprises while supporting community Wi-Fi hotspots that connect rural and underserved areas. Satellite connectivity will complement existing terrestrial infrastructure, helping to expand coverage and deliver reliable access to essential digital services nationwide.

MTN Cote D’Ivoire is a subsidiary of South Africa’s MTN Group, and the country’s largest telecommunications operator. The deal follows the multi-year partnership inked in August 2024 with MTN’s, digital and infrastructure service provider, Bayobab, for capacity on Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation.

Philippe Baudrier, Vice President for Africa at Eutelsat said,“This agreement represents another milestone in expanding our KONNECT services across Africa. Our platform is helping connect underserved and hard-to-reach areas and partnering with a leading operator like MTN Côte d’Ivoire shows how satellite and terrestrial networks work together to scale deliver connectivity at scale. Together, we are bringing reliable broadband to more communities across the continent, and we are proud to further strengthen our collaboration with the MTN Group.”

Honoré Kouame, General Manager MTN Business Côte d’Ivoire said, “Across Africa, satellite connectivity is a powerful complement to terrestrial networks, helping operators accelerate coverage expansion and support digital inclusion. This partnership with Eutelsat enables us to reach more customers, connect underserved communities and continue to support the country’s ongoing digital transformation.”