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Eutelsat and MTN Côte d’Ivoire sign multi-year agreement to expand satellite connectivity using EUTELSAT KONNECT services
- Multi-year agreement leveraging high-throughput capacity of EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite
- Expansion of broadband connectivity for consumer and enterprise markets in Côte d’Ivoire
- Deployment of Wi-Fi hotspot solutions to connect underserved and rural communities
Paris, 23 April 2026 - Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and MTN Côte d’Ivoire today announced a new multi-year agreement to deliver satellite connectivity services across Côte d’Ivoire using EUTELSAT KONNECT’s high-throughput capacity. The agreement will expand reliable broadband access nationwide, addressing the connectivity needs of consumer and enterprise segments while supporting digital inclusion through community Wi-Fi hotspots in underserved areas.
MTN Côte d’Ivoire will leverage the high-throughput capabilities of the EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite, positioned at 7° East to extend high-speed connectivity beyond the reach of fibre and mobile networks. Building on KONNECT’s proven performance in supporting digital inclusion initiatives across the region, the agreement will enable broadband services for consumers and enterprises while supporting community Wi-Fi hotspots that connect rural and underserved areas. Satellite connectivity will complement existing terrestrial infrastructure, helping to expand coverage and deliver reliable access to essential digital services nationwide.
MTN Cote D’Ivoire is a subsidiary of South Africa’s MTN Group, and the country’s largest telecommunications operator. The deal follows the multi-year partnership inked in August 2024 with MTN’s, digital and infrastructure service provider, Bayobab, for capacity on Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation.
Philippe Baudrier, Vice President for Africa at Eutelsat said,“This agreement represents another milestone in expanding our KONNECT services across Africa. Our platform is helping connect underserved and hard-to-reach areas and partnering with a leading operator like MTN Côte d’Ivoire shows how satellite and terrestrial networks work together to scale deliver connectivity at scale. Together, we are bringing reliable broadband to more communities across the continent, and we are proud to further strengthen our collaboration with the MTN Group.”
Honoré Kouame, General Manager MTN Business Côte d’Ivoire said, “Across Africa, satellite connectivity is a powerful complement to terrestrial networks, helping operators accelerate coverage expansion and support digital inclusion. This partnership with Eutelsat enables us to reach more customers, connect underserved communities and continue to support the country’s ongoing digital transformation.”
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Eutelsat is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. Eutelsat was formed through the combination of the Company and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 31 Geostationary (GEO) satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. Eutelsat addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes around 6,300 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat's unique suite of in-orbit assets and ground infrastructure enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The Company is headquartered in Paris and Eutelsat employs more than 1,600 people across more than 75 countries. Eutelsat is committed to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable connectivity to help bridge the digital divide. The Company is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) and the London Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL).
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The forward-looking statements included herein are for illustrative purposes only and are based on management’s views and assumptions as of the date of this document. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks. For illustrative purposes only, such risks include but are not limited to: risks related to the health crisis; operational risks related to satellite failures or impaired satellite performance, or failure to roll out the deployment plan as planned and within the expected timeframe; risks related to the trend in the satellite telecommunications market resulting from increased competition or technological changes affecting the market; risks related to the international dimension of the Group's customers and activities; risks related to the adoption of international rules on frequency coordination and financial risks related, inter alia, to the financial guarantee granted to the Intergovernmental Organization's closed pension fund, and foreign exchange risk. Eutelsat Communications expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any projections, forecasts or estimates contained in this document to reflect any change in events, conditions, assumptions, or circumstances on which any such statements are based, unless so required by applicable law. The information contained in this document is not based on historical fact and should not be construed as a guarantee that the facts or data mentioned will occur. This information is based on data, assumptions and estimates that the Group considers as reasonable.
