Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO satellite technology delivers the answer. Our high-speed, low-latency network brings reliable satellite connection to even the most isolated sites across the High North, with private network options that keep sensitive telemetry, proprietary software and subscriber data off the public internet. Working with trusted partners, we've deployed private satellite network infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations from coast to coast to coast.

Canada-based enterprise and government operations must maintain communications across northern territories where fibre networks are scarce and cellular coverage fades quickly. Climate change is opening previously unexplored tracts of wilderness and sea, increasing demand for connectivity where traditional infrastructure cannot reach.

The operational challenges include:

• Deploying reliable connectivity where needed, without waiting for costly terrestrial buildout
• Supporting field operations and real-time analytics at the edge
• Running encryption to protect critical infrastructure telemetry from hostile actors
• Ensuring satellite links support moving assets across land, sea and air in austere conditions

For key decision-makers who oversee maritime fleets, land-based enterprise, or emergency response teams, these remote areas demand solutions that guarantee continuous communication—even when an existing ground network fails entirely.

The Need: High-Speed Satellite Internet Access with Full Privacy

Government service providers depend on reliable satellite communications for land fixed, land mobility and maritime applications to serve communities nationwide. Hardware must be proven in all conditions, while traffic features keep data off the public internet when required.

Key operational needs:

• Controlling access and priority: managing who has access, which data takes priority and what security levels apply
• Secure downlinking: ensuring private circuits downlink to gateways or landing PoPs (Toronto and Calgary) within Canada's borders
• Trusted infrastructure: deploying terminals that have been certified for a LEO satellite network and tested in the field for resilient service performance

This combination of high-speed, low-latency LEO connectivity with privacy-first service design enables mission-critical satellite communications for national security, surveillance, emergency response and secure delivery of public services.

The Solution: Certified Hardware and Private Satellite Wi-Fi Connectivity

Eutelsat, working with trusted partner Galaxy Broadband, has delivered network solutions designed to meet operational and security requirements across Canada's most challenging environments. These high-speed satellite internet solutions include private networks for keeping sensitive data off the public internet, and combine certified portable and fixed user terminals with LEO connectivity to support national security and safeguard commercial telemetry.

Deployed user terminals include:

• Hughes HL1120W
• Kymeta u8 Osprey
• Kymeta u8 Peregrine
• Intellian OW10HV
• Intellian Manpack OW7MP

Each terminal has been tested in harsh conditions on land and at sea, ensuring reliability for fixed, mobile and maritime operations. Private network features allow customers to control access, prioritise traffic and apply VPN encryption to keep sensitive data off the public internet.

The Impact: Modernised, Secure Satellite Network Communication

The deployment has delivered measurable outcomes for government and enterprise users:

• Enhanced digital scope to modernise services in remote territories and comply with privacy standards, protecting sensitive telemetry and community data
• Improved decision-making for national security, surveillance and emergency response coordination, with real-time encrypted satellite links supporting critical operations
• Multi-million-dollar savings from reduced downtime on degraded fibre networks, by ensuring continuous connectivity for field and maritime communications

This case study demonstrates how private satellite networks enable government and enterprise operations to maintain secure, resilient communication in Canada's most challenging environments—supporting the operational continuity, safety and compliance that mobility-focused organisations require.

Long-distance rail corridors rarely enjoy consistent 4G or 5G coverage. Cellular networks are built for population density, not remote countryside or cross-border stretches, leaving dead zones exactly where trains spend hours running. High-speed motion compounds the problem and maintaining a stable link becomes even harder as the train switches between cell towers at pace. Meanwhile, industry demand for data keeps climbing. PKP Intercity hosted the trial as part of a digital strategy to modernise and strengthen passenger Wi-Fi, onboard CCTV, telematics and trackside systems across its entire railway network.

PKP Intercity, like many rail operators, has to balance three persistent pain points:

• Patchy coverage across rural and cross-border sections of track
• Unstable handovers between cell towers at high speed
• Growing pressure to meet passenger expectations and run operational systems without interruption   

Without a resilient network to bridge these gaps, service quality and operational visibility will suffer. 

The Need: Resilient Connectivity for Rail Operators

A reliable rail-grade service demands low latency, seamless switching between satellite and terrestrial links, and rugged, power-efficient hardware that has been certified to withstand the wear and tear in any rail environment. Systems that have uninterrupted access to real-time data are better able to launch new or enhance existing critical applications such as maintenance alerts, signalling and safety monitoring. 

Rail connectivity solutions that can demonstrate the ability to maintain links across remote and cross-border stretches, as well as integrate with onboard and trackside systems and connect high-speed fleets affordably, become game-changing for the wider rail ecosystem. 

The Solution: OneWeb LEO Connectivity on PKP Intercity

ACO Solutions led the integration, HispaSat handled distribution, and Eutelsat supplied the OneWeb LEO connectivity behind the trial. This was a genuine multi-partner effort to prove LEO satellite connectivity for trains works seamlessly under real operating conditions.

Mapping the Trial Route Across Poland

The train ran the Kozłów-to-Warszawa-to-Tczew corridor at speeds up to 160 km/h; a demanding stretch that mixes dense urban stations with open countryside. Throughout the journey, the system gathered performance data and tested seamless switching between the OneWeb LEO system and terrestrial networks, keeping the connection stable as coverage conditions shifted.

Deploying Rail-Certified Hardware on Board

Onboard, engineers fitted a TÜV Rheinland-certified Kymeta Kestrel u5 terminal, a rugged, low-profile antenna built specifically for rail. With an IP69K rating and a power draw under 100W, it is designed to handle vibration, weather and constant motion without straining onboard systems. Fuller details of the trial are available from Eutelsat.

The Impact: A Future-Ready Passenger Experience

The trial proved that seamless satellite-terrestrial switching holds up at 160 km/h, keeping onboard and operational data flowing across the entire route. As Eva Bisgaard, President of Eutelsat's Connectivity Business Unit, put it, the milestone shows how LEO connectivity can support both the passenger experience and increasingly digital rail operations. PKP Intercity gained valuable experience and insight into how Eutelsat, Hispasat and ACO Solutions work together to connect passengers and support rail operations reliably. For rail operators across Europe, the benefits of satellite for rail connectivity will be:

• Increased continuity of operations across remote and cross-border stretches
• Improved passenger experience through consistent onboard connectivity
• More scalable coverage for rail operators across Central Europe and beyond

For Eutelsat, low Earth orbit connectivity has become a practical foundation for rail connectivity in every continent that we serve.

Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and a mountainous island three times the size of Texas that is mostly buried under an ice sheet. Many of its small communities scattered along the coast are hard to connect due to the combination of extreme weather and harsh terrain. These conditions make a fibre network too costly to install and maintain, while legacy geostationary satellite systems located above the equator struggle to provide optimal service this far north.

The Need - Agile Network Services For Fast-Changing Demands 

Local, low-latency, high-speed broadband communications are vital to Greenland’s increasingly international profile as well as to the distribution and delivery of critical services such as healthcare and economic development for its population. As an overseas country and territory of the EU, the government also receives funding from the European Union (EU) towards sustainable development, with a particular focus on education. Climate change scientists monitoring the island’s ecosystem are reliant on fresh data to determine what the ice melt that is occurring means for the rest of the world. Southern neighbours Canada and the US as well as Dennark and the EU both require reliable communications on the ground to maintain their strategic presence there.  In 2026 Canada announced plans to open a new consulate in the capital Nuuk. Offshore, Greenland’s maritime industry is it’s largest. Fishing accounts for more than 90% of exports. As climate change shrinks the ice sheet new shipping routes are opening up that need connectivity for strategic and commercial applications.

The Solution - LEO Partnership And Robust Installations

In 2025, Tusass expanded its partnership with Eutelsat to deploy LEO connectivity and deliver secure and resilient communications across the country’s vast and remote territory. The deployment supports Tusass in delivering on its strategic objectives for digital inclusion, infrastructure integration, and sovereign capacity across Greenland. The partnership ensures:

• OneWeb LEO services: Eutelsat’s polar-orbiting satellite communications system offers low-latency, high-speed connectivity for Tusass services everywhere
• Arctic-ready hardware: Ruggedised terminals and ground equipment are designed to withstand extreme cold, snow and wind
• Hybrid network: LEO services complement Tusass's own fibre backbone and microwave infrastructure, to create a more resilient service and product portfolio
• Portable and mobile capabilities: Approved hardware is equipped to support emergency response, maritime operations and remote access communications on-the-move as well as fixed

The Impact

Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO network has strengthened connectivity in some of Greenland's most challenging environments:

• Enhanced emergency response: Faster, more reliable communications enable coordinated disaster response and secure data exchange
• Improved maritime connectivity: Fishing fleets and coastal communities benefit from consistent broadband access
• Digital inclusion: Remote schools, health centres and public facilities now access cloud applications and telemedicine platforms

Around 60,000 Alaskans have no broadband access, while many more struggle with speeds too slow for video calls or essential online services. For villages accessible only by air or water, traditional fibre networks cannot extend far enough economically.

Key obstacles include:

• Coverage gaps preventing access to education, healthcare and commerce
• Sparse cellular networks leaving entire communities digitally isolated
• Extreme temperatures and challenging terrain complicating infrastructure deployment
• Limited market penetration, preventing local enterprises from competing

For schools, clinics and small businesses, this digital divide means real daily hardship. Teachers cannot deliver remote learning. Healthcare providers struggle with telemedicine. Entrepreneurs find online transactions nearly impossible.

The Need: Reliable, High-Speed Connectivity Beyond Fibre

Local internet service providers serving remote communities across Alaska need connectivity infrastructure delivering enterprise-grade performance where traditional networks cannot reach. Despite investment in rural broadband, vast stretches remain beyond fibre's economic reach, leaving tribal networks and isolated villages dependent on alternative solutions.

Essential requirements include:

• Network access where terrestrial infrastructure is absent or unreliable
• High-speed internet with low latency supporting real-time applications
• Backup connectivity maintaining service continuity during outages
• Transparent service-level agreements with auditable performance
• Robust hardware designed for harsh Arctic conditions

Providers needed a distribution partner capable of expanding into tribal territories and remote villages where traditional deployment models proved unviable.

The Solution: Satellite-Powered Network Expansion

Through a strategic partnership with the Connecting Alaska Consortium, Eutelsat extends reliable, high-performance connectivity to communities where terrestrial infrastructure remains limited. This collaboration brings together Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO constellation with local expertise and community-focused deployment.

Key components include:

• Enhanced connectivity through solar-powered community wifi deployments supporting up to 40 simultaneous users
• Network resilience through satellite backup during terrestrial outages
• Transparent service-level agreements with auditable metrics
• Hardware tailored to Alaska's challenging environments

This approach empowers tribal leaders working with Alaska Connects initiatives to make informed decisions about their broadband rights and infrastructure priorities.

The Impact: Stronger Communities, Better Outcomes

The deployment delivers measurable improvements across rural Alaska. Local businesses experience fewer transaction disruptions, enabling reliable operations. Emergency services benefit from backup connectivity ensuring critical communications remain operational when terrestrial networks fail.

For families and children, schools gain education connectivity supporting remote learning and digital resources. Community health services deliver healthcare connectivity for telemedicine consultations, reducing travel burdens. Non-profit organisations coordinate more effectively, extending their reach digitally.

Kazakhstan has one of the world's most geographically challenging terrains for a well-connected railway network—16,000 kilometres of track carrying millions of passengers and hundreds of billions of tonnes of freight each year. Maintaining continuous connection across such vast distances is no small feat, particularly when routes traverse remote steppes, mountainous terrain and extreme climates where traditional terrestrial infrastructure simply cannot reach.

The rail network itself faces persistent connectivity gaps along remote corridors, that create blind spots for the passengers onboard as well as operational data and real-time monitoring. These gaps affect everything from train positioning and signalling to predictive maintenance systems based on continuous sensor telemetry. Climate compounds the challenge: extreme weather events—from severe winter storms to summer heatwaves—place additional stress on equipment and communications hardware, increasing the risk of service disruption further.

Manual monitoring processes remain a significant bottleneck. Without reliable data flows, maintenance teams often depend on scheduled inspections rather than condition-based interventions, delaying responses to emerging faults and reducing overall network resilience. For a railway system supporting critical freight corridors between Asia and Europe, these connectivity challenges translate directly into operational risk, reduced throughput and diminished competitiveness on international routes.

The Need: Real-Time Data and Operational Resilience

In 2025 Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) piloted a connectivity upgrade capable of addressing a set of operational and environmental challenges, such as reliable internet on board major train routes. For passengers and staff the journey from the capital Astana to Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty, takes 17 hours. Improving the connected passenger experience on a moving train would be a game changer and a pathway to other real-time operations such as; mobile terminals for conductors to facilitate quick ticket verification; point-of-sale for cashless payments & video surveillance systems to enhance security in railcars.​ ​

Other opportunities included improved grid stability for SCADA operations—enabling real-time control and monitoring of traction power, signalling systems and trackside equipment. Without resilient data flows, the risk of service disruption increases, particularly in regions where terrestrial networks are vulnerable to weather-induced outages or simply unavailable.

KTZ also sought to move beyond reactive maintenance practices to predictive capabilities that would detect degradation patterns early, automate manual inspection processes and trigger proactive interventions before failures occurred. This shift would require timely, dependable data transmission from distributed sensors and control systems back to centralised operations centres.

Equally important was the need for connectivity solutions certified for extreme environments—hardware and installations capable of withstanding Kazakhstan's severe temperature swings, dust storms and remote operating conditions. For a connectivity engineer overseeing assets in motion and across vast geographies, the priorities were clear: resilient real-time communications, hardware certification and adaptability to conditions that would challenge conventional terrestrial infrastructure.

The Solution: Enterprise-Grade Satellite Connectivity for Rail

Eutelsat delivered a comprehensive satellite connectivity solution for rail and road transport and worked with KTZ to install service on the Astana to Almaty line. At the heart of the solution lies Eutelsat's LEO architecture combining speed and low-latency —more than 600 satellites capable of connecting rolling stock across some of the most remote corridors in KTZ's railway network.

The solution comprises:

• Low-latency, high-speed data service guarantees ensuring real-time transmission of SCADA data, signalling information and operational telemetry
• Transparent service plans with clear visibility on data usage, enabling predictable budgeting and proactive capacity management
• Ruggedised, rail-certified hardware engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, vibration and environmental stress across Kazakhstan's varied terrain

This approach supports both passenger rail services—delivering reliable onboard WiFi and real-time journey updates—and freight operations, where continuous operational data flows enable predictive maintenance monitoring, asset tracking and automated infrastructure protection. By combining enterprise-grade reliability with the flexibility to scale, the solution delivers a new level of network resilience for modern rail operations. Trains remain connected to control centres, maintenance teams access live diagnostics and passengers stay informed throughout their journey.

We have demonstrated that even in challenging conditions, it is possible to provide passengers with high-speed (50-100 Mbps) and stable internet.

Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation & Aerospace Industry​​

The Impact: Safer Operations and Improved Connectivity

The deployment of Eutelsat's satellite solution delivered measurable improvements for passengers and staff on the Almaty to Astana line. Continuous, low-latency links underpinned real-time operational visibility and enabled control centres to monitor infrastructure health and rolling stock performance. The connectivity onboard also strengthened safety protocols and incident response times, reducing the risk of service disruptions.

The project generated tangible operational benefits:

• Improved passenger experience with dependable onboard services and communications throughout journeys, even in previously underserved rural segments
• Reduced failure rates through predictive maintenance capabilities enabled by continuous telemetry and condition-based diagnostics
• Scalable, flexible connectivity that can support a wider scope of KTZ operations—from the 13.6 million annual passengers to the 302 billion tonnes of freight traffic handled in 2024

Looking ahead, this project positions KTZ as a digitally-enabled railway operator ready to integrate advanced analytics, automation and next-generation rail technologies. By establishing a resilient connectivity backbone, KTZ has created the foundation for continuous modernisation—improving efficiency, sustainability and service quality across Kazakhstan's critical transport infrastructure. Explore how enterprise connectivity solutions can support rail network transformation at scale.

Mining companies that operate remote sites can now access secure private network services to keep commercially-sensitive data—from geological surveys to operational telemetry—off the public internet. With their greater use of autonomous equipment and real-time monitoring, mining companies need private networks for the security, reliability and control that their critical operations demand.

The Challenge: Data Security in Demanding Mining Environments

Mining companies generate high volumes of commercially sensitive and highly regulated data. Their sites are often remote and lack reliable terrestrial infrastructure, whilst harsh conditions—extreme weather, electromagnetic interference—can put strain on any network. Using public internet services for data transfer lacks the security or reliability that these operations require.

The convergence of IT and operational systems introduces added vulnerabilities. SCADA systems, autonomous equipment and safety monitoring tools depend on continuous, trustworthy data flows. Without robust connectivity and data transmission across private rather than public networks, mining companies face:

• Data exposure on public networks, leaving intellectual property vulnerable to interception
• Unreliable terrestrial links at remote sites, causing operational disruption
• Regulatory compliance demands for secure handling of sensitive data
• Risk to systems designed to protect worker safety systems and emergency coordination

Critical Needs: Smart Mining Connectivity at the Edge

The shift towards smart mining—where real-time telemetry, autonomous equipment and cloud-based analytics drive efficiency—depends on enterprise-grade network infrastructure that delivers:

• Ultra-low latency to support real-time monitoring, autonomous vehicles and safety-critical systems
• Secure private connectivity with dedicated bandwidth that keeps operational data off the public internet
• Scalable edge performance enabling local data processing without dependency on high-bandwidth backhaul
• Regulatory alignment for critical infrastructure with robust SLAs and backup connectivity
• Private cellular networks providing secure wireless coverage across remote operations

The Solution: Private 5G and LTE Networks for Secure Operations

Best-in-Class Network Solutions for Remote Sites

Eutelsat delivers enterprise-grade, satellite-enabled private networks, designed for the mining industry. Network services ensure all operational data stays off the public internet. Multi-orbit satellite systems create additional advantages for private 5G and LTE networks, so mining operations can work with predictable performance—even in the most remote locations.

Our solution provides managed end-to-end connectivity with network monitoring, flexible SLA-backed service plans and low-latency support for real-time applications that can range from autonomous vehicles to remote drilling control.

Integration and Scalability

The private network design supports integration with legacy systems, cloud platforms and regulatory frameworks. As mining operations expand or evolve, Eutelsat's satellite connectivity solutions for mining operations scale to meet changing demands without compromising security or performance.

The Impact: Driving Operational Efficiency and Safety

Private satellite networks deliver measurable outcomes across mining environments. Keeping critical data flows secure improves uptime for SCADA, ERP and telemetry systems. Real-time data access supports faster decision-making and better coordination.

The business impact includes:

• Improved safety and welfare through reliable emergency response communications
• Better decision-making enabled by real-time data from IoT sensors and autonomous systems
• Enhanced business continuity with private network segmentation and resilient performance
• Flexibility to scale as operations expand or introduce new use cases
• Stronger productivity through consistent connectivity supporting cloud-based applications

For more insights on connectivity solutions transforming remote operations, explore the Eutelsat media centre.

Livestock auctions represent important events for rural farming communities, often in locations that are underserved by reliable terrestrial internet. Where connectivity exists, issues can persist due to the sudden spike in traffic from buyers, farmers and organisers who have gathered temporarily. Demand can often exceed the capacity available and the negative impact on business is all too familiar to those who wish to take part.

• Limited buyer participation: Lack of dependable internet can affect access to online bidding services and restrict business outcomes
• Reduced sale prices: Smaller buyer pools that are offline generate less competitive pressure, affecting revenues for auction houses and livestock producers
• Manual workflows: Paper-based processes create more work and reduce efficiency

Traditional connectivity options such as fibre or fixed wireless are either unavailable or prohibitively expensive to deploy at these locations.

The Need: Enterprise-Grade Connectivity for Remote Operations

The auction operator required a connectivity solution that met enterprise performance standards and at the same time was practical and portable enough for remote deployment. In the past, pop-up connectivity solutions have been unavailable or prohibitively expensive.

The operator’s service provider required:

• Stable, high-speed internet for live video streaming and real-time online bidding
• Guaranteed bandwidth with committed information rates for consistent performance during peak periods
• Enterprise SLAs with uptime commitments and priority support
• Rapid deployment without costly terrestrial infrastructure
• Scalable capacity for seasonal events

Livestock auctions in Namibia need satellite technology capable of supporting connected systems across a large site—from video feeds and bidding platforms to transaction processing and remote monitoring—with the reliability that customers would expect for efficient transactions.

The Solution: LEO Network Delivered Through QKON

Eutelsat deployed low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity through the trusted Distribution Partner Q-KON and local service provider Echo Namibia to ensure the livestock auctioneers had access to enterprise-grade connectivity within days.

Q-KON's team installed LEO satellite terminals and handled network configuration and service activation with minimal disruption, for online auction activity with no signal drops, delays or manual workarounds.

This deployment demonstrates how enterprise-grade satellite connectivity solutions can transform remote agricultural operations, delivering the reliability and performance standards that customers would usually expect from a fibre network.

Solution components:

• LEO satellite terminals deployed and professionally installed
• Enterprise SLA with uptime commitments
• Priority technical support and network monitoring
• Scalable capacity for operational flexibility

The Impact: Measurable Results for Remote Operations

“Seeing it come online in a place where there’s basically no cellular signal at all was a crazy moment. This is exactly why LEO satellite internet is such a game changer” 

On-site client, Systems Administrator

The deployment enabled a fully operational auction where buyers from across a wide area could participate in real time without the need to travel long distances. This expanded buyer pool resulted in stronger competition and higher sale prices, directly benefiting farmers whilst reinforcing the auction house's reputation as a trusted market benchmark.

Operational efficiency improved dramatically. Stable, high-speed connectivity supported seamless HD livestreaming, real-time transaction processing and digital record keeping, eliminating manual workflows and connectivity outages.

A broader economic impact can extend far beyond the livestock auction case study. Rural farming operations gain access to competitive national and cross border markets, that may strengthen the agricultural economy.