Rendering of a OneWeb satellite. Photo: Eutelsat Group

Hughes Network Systems Ltd (Hughes Europe) is bringing a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity service to enterprise customers across Europe. Using Eutelsat‘s OneWeb LEO satellite broadband services with Hughes ground equipment, installation, and network management, businesses across Europe have another option for LEO-based connectivity services. Hughes Europe announced the service, April 15.

Hughes develops the gateway electronics and the core technology that powers every user terminal in the OneWeb system. Hughes has designed an electronically steerable flat-panel antennas (ESA) specifically for the OneWeb satellite service. This week, Hughes announced a new ESA compatible with the network.

Hughes said projects are underway in the manufacturing, construction, power generation, and retail sectors. Additionally, government agencies are reviewing the Hughes LEO service for critical infrastructure connectivity.

“Together with Eutelsat we are bringing reliable, high-quality connections to enterprise and government users across Europe. LEO satellite connectivity with the Hughes ESA and the white glove services from Hughes Europe, offer a European based alternative for high-speed, low-latency coverage,” Christopher Britton, managing director of Hughes Europe, said in a statement.