Telesat signs multi-year deal to provide Lightspeed services in Bangladesh

Canadian satellite operator Telesat and Bangladesh-based satellite services provider ADN Telecom Limited announced Tuesday they have signed a multi-year agreement to deliver Telesat Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions across Bangladesh and South Asia. The Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation project is currently underway and the first satellite launches are expected to begin in the second half of 2026, according to a Telesat press release. Through their partnership, Telesat will provide Lightspeed services and a smart virtual network operator (VNO) capability for ADN Telecom to manage and deliver customized connectivity solutions for its enterprise, maritime and government customers. “ADN Telecom will participate...