MEO signs partnership with Eutelsat to integrate OneWeb LEO services in Portugal

Type: Partnership · Technology: Telecom · Country: Portugal · Announced: 2026-09-24

MEO signed a partnership agreement with Eutelsat to integrate Eutelsat's OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity into MEO's connectivity offerings across Portugal on 2026-09-24. The deal will combine satellite, fiber and 5G to provide backup connectivity for businesses and critical infrastructure operators across Portugal. The agreement builds on an existing arrangement under which MEO has been hosting Eutelsat's ground station infrastructure for several years in Portugal. MEO chief Ana Figueiredo described the deal as a step toward developing a more resilient European connectivity ecosystem, highlighting benefits for business and critical services in Portugal. The deal involves integration of OneWeb LEO services into commercial offerings but the article does not state financial terms, capacity or a detailed timeline.

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MEO signed a partnership agreement with Eutelsat on 24 September 2026 to integrate Eutelsat’s OneWeb low‑Earth‑orbit connectivity into MEO’s offerings across Portugal. Eutelsat Group, formed by the merger of Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb, operates 36 geostationary satellites and a growing LEO constellation. MEO has hosted Eutelsat’s ground‑station infrastructure in Portugal for several years. The agreement was announced on 24 September 2026 and does not disclose financial terms, capacity or timeline.

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