Eutelsat and Mercury Sign New Multi-Year Agreement to Expand LEO Connectivity in Angola
Eutelsat and Mercury, a subsidiary of Sonangol Group and Angola’s leading provider of telecommunications services, have signed a new multi-year, multi-million agreement for Eutelsat’s low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services, deepening a partnership that has spanned several years.
Building on this historic relationship, Mercury, previously known as MSTelcom, will continue expanding the reach of Eutelsat’s LEO services for enterprise, public sector, offshore, and telecom customers across Angola.
Eutelsat remains the only licensed LEO operator in Angola, having built a significant operational presence in the country through its local partners. Through investments in local infrastructure, including a ground station and a local point of presence, Eutelsat has positioned itself as a leading satellite connectivity provider in the country, supporting the delivery of low-latency connectivity services across Angola and the wider region.
Demand for Secure, Resilient Connectivity Continues to Grow
Philippe Baudrier, VP Africa at Eutelsat, said the new agreement reflects the scale of that growing demand. “This new commitment from Mercury reflects the growing demand for Eutelsat’s LEO services in Angola and the continued success of our longstanding partnership,” he said. “Together, we are expanding access to secure, low-latency connectivity across the country, helping enterprise, public sector, offshore, and telecom customers strengthen network resilience and reach locations beyond the coverage of traditional infrastructure.”
Francisco Pinto Leite, CEO of Mercury, echoed that sentiment, framing the agreement as a reflection of the strength of the two companies’ partnership. “This new agreement reflects the strength of our partnership with Eutelsat and the value that LEO connectivity brings to our customers,” he said. “Together, we are expanding the range of connectivity solutions available across Angola and helping organisations meet evolving communications requirements.”
What the Agreement Means for Angola
The renewed partnership signals continued momentum behind LEO satellite connectivity across Africa, as enterprises, public institutions, and telecom operators increasingly turn to satellite-based solutions to reach locations beyond the limits of traditional terrestrial infrastructure. For Angola, the expanded agreement reinforces the country’s position as one of the continent’s more developed LEO connectivity markets, with secure, low-latency services now reaching further into enterprise, offshore, and public sector use cases.