Eutelsat expands resilient LEO connectivity across Portugal in partnership with MEO, Portugal’s leading telecommunications operator
Eutelsat and MEO, Portugal’s leading telecommunications operator, have announced a new partnership agreement to expand the delivery of Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services in Portugal.
Under the agreement, MEO will integrate Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO services into its connectivity solutions, combining satellite, fibre and 5G technologies, to provide resilient backup connectivity for businesses, public administrations, municipalities and critical infrastructure operators across the country.
The agreement builds on a longstanding infrastructure partnership, with MEO hosting Eutelsat’s ground station infrastructure for several years, supporting first its GEO fleet and now the OneWeb LEO constellation. Eutelsat and MEO work closely together to support service continuity and ensure security across both sites.
The expansion into LEO services marks the next step in the partnership, strengthening Eutelsat’s route to market and brings LEO connectivity to a broader range of customers across Portugal. It also demonstrates the growing demand for secure and resilient connectivity delivered through trusted European operators and infrastructure.
Jean-François Fallacher, CEO, Eutelsat said: “This agreement is an important step in expanding Eutelsat’s LEO services in Portugal. Together with MEO, we are expanding access to OneWeb through a trusted European partnership, supporting Europe’s need for greater sovereignty over critical connectivity. For businesses, public services and critical infrastructure across Portugal, our OneWeb services provide an important additional layer of resilience alongside terrestrial networks.”
Ana Figueiredo, CEO, MEO said: “A network’s resilience begins with its ability not to rely on a single technology. That is why we are combining the strength of our fibre and 5G networks with Eutelsat’s satellite connectivity, creating a multi-layered communications architecture that is more responsive in critical situations. This partnership enables us to bring this capability to businesses, public bodies and organisations that cannot afford to stop, ensuring connectivity where it is most needed and when the continuity of communications is most critical. It is also a step towards building a European connectivity ecosystem that is more resilient, self-sufficient and fit for the future.”
