Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has entered into a strategic partnership framework with Canada-based satellite operator Telesat to cooperate on the future delivery of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qatar.
The partnership reflects Es’hailSat’s ongoing strategy to diversify and strengthen its satellite communications portfolio, ensuring customers benefit from high-performance, resilient, and flexible connectivity solutions.
The collaboration enables the two companies to explore joint opportunities across multiple sectors, including government services, enterprise digital transformation initiatives, and mobility applications.
Telesat’s LEO network, currently in production, is designed to deliver high-throughput, low-latency connectivity across global markets.
Under the partnership framework, Es’hailSat and Telesat will coordinate on service validation activities, market development initiatives, and the assessment of local infrastructure integration in Qatar to support future service deployment.
Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari President and Chief Executive Officer Es’hailSat
“Es’hailSat continues to strengthen Qatar’s position as a regional leader in satellite services. Our strategic engagement with Telesat aligns with our mission to deliver innovative, high-performance connectivity solutions while expanding our international partnerships. We look forward to working closely to evaluate and demonstrate next-generation LEO services that complement our existing satellite fleet and teleport infrastructure.”
Dan Goldberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Telesat, remarked that, “We are honored that Es’hailSat has selected the advanced Telesat Lightspeed network to complement and expand its connectivity offerings. Es’hailSat is a leading regional satellite operator, and we look forward to deepening our collaboration in the rapidly growing market for secure, resilient, and high-throughput broadband connectivity.”
The agreement underscores Es’hailSat’s commitment to supporting the long-term development of Qatar’s satellite, space, and telecommunications sectors.
