Konnect VHTS

LAUNCH: 07/09/2022

ENTRY INTO SERVICE: 26/10/2023

CONSTRUCTION: Thales Alenia Space

Eutelsat ordered a next-generation VHTS (Very High Throughput Satellite) satellite system named KONNECT VHTS, to support the development of our European fixed broadband and in-flight connectivity businesses. The satellite, which entered into service in October 2023, was built by Thales Alenia Space, who also developed a satellite and ground segment solution that is the most competitive on the market today. With Ka-band capacity of 500 Gbps, KONNECT VHTS embarks the most powerful on-board digital processor ever put in orbit, offering capacity allocation flexibility, optimal spectrum use, and progressive ground network deployment.

The satellite has been launched with firm multi-year distribution commitments from Orange and Thales, two key European players and leaders in their businesses. A retail partnership was signed with Orange to address the fixed broadband market in European countries where the Group has a retail presence, and a distribution partnership was inked with Thales to serve notably the government connectivity services market.

• Broadband
• Mobility
• Government

• Europe