NT Partners with Eutelsat OneWeb Ready to Launch Satellite Network Portal Gateway for Low Earth Orbit Communications in Southeast Asia
National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT), Thailand’s leading telecommunications and satellite communications provider, in collaboration with Eutelsat OneWeb, a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group and a global leader in Geostationary and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network provider, Together, the two companies have announced the imminent launch of readiness to a Gateway facility for OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system at the Sirindhorn Satellite Earth Station in Ubon Ratchathani Province. This facility is set to become one of the most advanced satellite communications centers in the region.
Speaking at the APSCC 2024 Satellite Conference & Exhibition (APSCC 2024) held in Thailand on November 5, 2024, Colonel Sanpachai Huvanandana, CEO of NT, stated, “The development of this SNP Gateway for LEO satellites marks a significant milestone in NT’s mission to enhance Thailand’s and the region’s communications infrastructure, aligning with our vision of sustainable digital leadership. The selection of Sirindhorn Satellite Station as the location for this SNP Gateway was based on its robust infrastructure, strategic location, and expert personnel, enabling us to provide highly efficient services across Thailand and neighboring countries. This represents a transformative moment in Thailand’s telecommunications industry, not only enhancing national connectivity but also integrating Thailand into global communications networks.”
Mr. Bala Balamurali, Vice President of Southeast and East Asia at Eutelsat OneWeb, added, “We express our gratitude to NT for their expertise, partnership, and support in bringing this innovative satellite network portal gateway to life. With the completion of this site, our low-latency, high-speed services can be activated to provide critical connectivity solutions across Thailand and throughout Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific regions. We look forward to collaborating with NT as we embark on this exciting journey together.”
Both Colonel Sanpachai and Mr. Bala expressed their gratitude to the NBTC office and all partners for their continuous support of NT and Eutelsat OneWeb in bringing this project to fruition. They expressed confidence that through strong collaboration across all sectors, Thailand is perfectly positioned to emerge as a dominant force in satellite communications technology, setting new standards for innovation and connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region in the immediate future.
