Tata Group’s Indian satellite communication services company, Nelco has signed an agreement with Eutelsat to bring OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services to customers across India. The deal will enable Nelco to provide secure, low-latency connectivity for users on land, at sea, and in the air, with coverage extending across India’s borders, territorial waters, and remote regions.
Nelco plans to roll out these offerings as soon as OneWeb’s LEO network becomes commercially operational in India. The services will cater to a wide range of government and enterprise applications, bolstering digital infrastructure and national security while improving connectivity in underserved areas.
Nelco, Eutelsat partnership to boost India’s digital and security ambitions
PJ Nath, Managing Director and CEO of Nelco said, “It reflects our strategy to provide comprehensive multi-orbit satellite connectivity services for advancing India’s digital ecosystem and supporting the country’s strategic communication needs.”
Neha Idnani, Regional Vice President for APAC and Director of OneWeb India, said: “This agreement strengthens our footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing connectivity markets and underscores our commitment to supporting India’s digital and security ambitions.”
Nelco share price
The share price of Nelco opened 3.62 per cent higher in Tuesday’s trade compared with the previous close. Nelco, part of the Tata Group, is one of India’s leading satellite communication service providers, offering connectivity solutions for enterprise, government, defence, maritime, and aviation sectors.
Eutelsat Group, formed after its merger with OneWeb in 2023, is a global satellite communications leader with a combined fleet of 34 geostationary satellites and over 600 LEO satellites, providing services in video, mobile connectivity, fixed connectivity, and government solutions.