Nelco limited partners with Eutelsat to launch OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity services in India

Nelco Limited, a Tata Group company and one of India’s leading satellite communication service providers, listed on the equity segment of BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, has entered into an agreement with Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 – listed on Euronext Paris and the London Stock Exchange: ETL) to provide OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across the Indian region.

Under this partnership, Nelco will collaborate with OneWeb India Communications, Eutelsat’s local operating entity, to deliver secure, low-latency LEO connectivity solutions for customers on land, at sea, and in the air. The service will cover India’s territory, including its borders, territorial waters, and remote areas, supporting a wide array of secure applications for government and enterprise use.

These services are expected to significantly enhance India's digital infrastructure and national security, while also providing much-needed connectivity to underserved and remote regions. Nelco is well-positioned to offer these services as soon as the OneWeb LEO network becomes commercially operational in India.

P J Nath, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nelco, commented,"We are pleased to partner with Eutelsat to bring OneWeb’s LEO satellite connectivity services to India. This partnership represents a major step towards delivering reliable, secure, and high-speed communication solutions for critical sectors across land, sea, and air. It aligns with our strategy to offer comprehensive multi-orbit satellite services to advance India’s digital ecosystem and meet the country's strategic communication requirements."

Neha Idnani, Regional Vice President for APAC and Director of OneWeb India, said, "We are proud to collaborate with Nelco, part of the esteemed Tata Group, to bring advanced LEO connectivity services to India. This agreement strengthens our strategic presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing and most dynamic connectivity markets and reinforces our commitment to supporting India’s digital transformation and security goals."