Intellian has secured a significant contract worth US$73 million with OneWeb to create and supply cost-effective user terminals for the low earth orbit (LEO) satellite network provider. The focus is on developing compact antennas that harness next-generation technology to offer high bandwidth and low latency connectivity. These terminals aim to enhance OneWeb’s worldwide satellite service for various markets, including enterprise and government sectors.
Satellite Breakthrough
The collaboration between Intellian and OneWeb will result in a transformative terminal designed to improve satellite communications. Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian Technologies, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership's potential, stating, “We’re delighted to collaborate with our trusted partner OneWeb to design and produce this game-changing terminal, which is set to transform satellite communications by delivering cost-effective connectivity and enhanced user experience to multiple markets.” Sung emphasized that the project marks another important milestone for Intellian, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation and ease of use as pivotal factors in empowering connectivity.
OneWeb’s strategy involves the deployment of a constellation of 648 LEO satellites, designed to provide fast, affordable, and expansive Ku-band connectivity with high bandwidth and low latency to users globally.
Space Tech Evolution
Michele Franci, Chief of System Delivery at OneWeb, highlighted the ambition of the company to lead in the advancement of space communications technology. Franci remarked, “We have a clear ambition to be a leader in the transformation of Space communications technology. We are delighted to continue our work with Intellian to develop a range of User Terminals that meet the needs of our customers in many different sectors including: small, medium and large enterprises; and major vertical sectors such as Enterprise, Maritime and Governments with mission critical applications.”
The affordable and compact terminals are expected to be revealed later this year and are anticipated to be available by 2022, signalling a new phase in accessible satellite connectivity solutions.
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