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 in early field trial testing of Telesat Lightspeed services and commence full-time services in late 2027 with industry-leading committed information rates and guaranteed SLAs,” the press release said.
Telesat said it will work collaboratively with ADN Telecom to secure local regulatory approvals for Telesat Lightspeed services in Bangladesh.
“We are honored to be selected by ADN Telecom to provide multi-Gbps connectivity and unique service advantages to enhance their operations and drive profitable, long-term growth,” Glenn Katz, Telesat’s chief commercial officer, said in the release. “Our MEF 3.0 standards-based LEO services will be seamlessly integrated with ADN’s terrestrial network to expand the reach of their offerings in Bangladesh and internationally.”
“Integrating the highly advanced Telesat Lightspeed enterprise-class LEO network capabilities into our leading service offerings is another example of our commitment to delivering innovative technologies to help our customers thrive,” said Asif Mahmood, founder and chairman of ADN Telecom Limited. “After a thorough review of next-generation satellite technologies, we believe the Telesat Lightspeed services will provide the most flexible, secure and resilient architecture to power our future offerings.”
