Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief
Eutelsat Communications is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) and is one of the world’s leading satellite operators.
They have just announced that for the first time, anyone in the UK unable to access terrestrial broadband connectivity through traditional means can now enjoy super fast satellite broadband, no matter where they live, via the Eutelsat next-generation KONNECT satellite.
The new fast, affordable service is provided by Eutelsat’s new direct operation, which, like the satellite, is also called konnect. Konnect offers packages specifically tailored to the needs of individuals, small businesses and institutions currently operating beyond the reach of fibre.
Konnect is a new Internet Service Provider (ISP) which offers fixed broadband access services, currently up to 100Mbps. The service is available now in the UK through a growing network of channel partners. It is also available in other European countries, Africa and Russia.
James Soames, Marketing Director konnect Europe said “Connecting reliably to broadband, particularly in rural areas, has been a real pain point for internet users in the UK including those who can’t access services from terrestrial networks. With the huge switch to working from home this year, this kind of fast, affordable and easily available service is needed more than ever. This new launch offers connectivity for everyone to superfast broadband packages wherever you live. It opens up exciting new opportunities for anyone struggling to achieve a reliable internet connection, whether for business or pleasure.”
Benefits of konnect include:
- High speed – Superfast speeds from 30 Mbps up to 100Mbps
- Quality – Video streaming up to full HD quality
- Unlimited – Unlimited internet packages/data plans for everyday use (web-browsing, instant messaging, social networking, online banking, music and video streaming).
- Affordable – Pricing, close to terrestrial technologies, starting from £29.99 per month including VAT with a 12 month commitment
- All inclusive package – Rental of the equipment is included in the monthly internet service price (there is no need for an external Wi-Fi router – the Wi-Fi is built-in with the small HT2000W modem)
- Free standard installation – Standard installation is carried out by a professional installer and included in the service price
Konnect packages:
- konnect Easy, offering up to 20 GB of data usage and speeds of up to 30 Mbps
- konnect Zen, offering up to 60 GB of data usage and speeds of up to 50 Mbps
- konnect Max, offering up to 120 GB of data usage and speeds of up to 100 Mbps.
Eutelsat Communications was founded in 1977. It is one of the world’s leading satellite operators. With a global fleet of satellites and associated ground infrastructure, Eutelsat enables clients across Video, Data, Government, Fixed and Mobile Broadband markets to communicate effectively to their customers, irrespective of their location. Around 7,000 television channels operated by leading media groups are broadcast by Eutelsat to one billion viewers equipped for DTH reception or connected to terrestrial networks. Headquartered in Paris, with offices and teleports around the globe, Eutelsat assembles 1,000 men and women from 46 countries who are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service.
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