OneWeb and Excelerate Technology Group have signed a distribution partner agreement (DPA) to provide satellite connectivity services to first responders and other government agencies and public sector organisations globally.
As part of the agreement, Excelerate will offer new connectivity services utilising OneWeb’s low earth orbit (LEO) constellation to select customers starting in 2022. Also, OneWeb’s LEO-based solution will be integrated into the primary, alternative, contingency and emergency (PACE) communications plans of first responders, enabling real-time connectivity, command and control.
Commenting on the partnership, Dylan Browne, head of government services, OneWeb, said, “Resilient communications for first responders are vital when handling crisis situations because they ensure data is shared in a timely manner between the teams on the ground and at the hospital or police station, for example. That will enable decision makers to see a more comprehensive picture with real time information in hand and be able to act accordingly. For example, OneWeb will enable first responders to fully exploit 5G networks typically used by medical teams to conduct telemedicine and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, particularly in today’s pandemic.”
Meanwhile, David Savage, group executive chairman, Excelerate Technology Group, said, “I am delighted that Excelerate is now OneWeb’s latest official distribution partner. Our two companies will work together bringing new initiatives to the market that embrace the benefits of LEO satellites alongside other partners and allow us to expand ubiquitous connectivity, applications and benefits to our key government and first responder customers. We look forward to working with OneWeb’s LEO-based solution to provide customers with a combination of cellular, satellite and wireless technology to overcome boundaries and limitations, enabling the flexibility required for any range of mobile or remote environments.”
