- MTN will be one of the first maritime resellers to distribute Amazon Leo to provide this service in key industry sectors
/PRNewswire/ — MTN, a world-class network operator and pioneer in the adoption of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, has finalized an agreement to offer Amazon Leo, Amazon’s satellite internet, for maritime deployment. MTN will initially provide this service across key maritime sectors including commercial shipping, recreational boating, offshore operations, cruises and ferries.
Amazon Leo is building one of the most advanced satellite communications systems in the world. Powered by a constellation of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit, the system will offer lower latency and higher transmission capacity than traditional geostationary satellite solutions, to enable real-time and telemetry applications, remote operations and hybrid network architectures. In the maritime sector, it will contribute to the establishment of a fast onboard Wi-Fi network, improved communications between crew members and efficient operations carried out by ships in global waters, from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific.
«With the selection of MTN as an authorized reseller of the Amazon Leo network, we remain at the forefront of satellite innovation as we expand our multi-network architecture», a déclaré SteveRitacco, Senior Vice President of Technology and Product Development.“The integration of this new constellation will give us unparalleled flexibility to design customized network solutions that provide continuous, high-performance service, even in the most challenging environments for maritime customers.»
“This agreement with MTN will benefit maritime operations worldwide. Our low-latency satellite network will provide maritime customers with real-time communications capabilities that will help them improve crew well-being, provide advanced vessel tracking, perform remote diagnostics and seamlessly integrate with shore-based operations,” added TrevorVieweg, Head of Global Business at Amazon Leo.
Offering connectivity through Amazon Leo demonstrates MTN’s dedication to providing converged solutions that boast the highest levels of speed and redundancy. MTN provides its customers with a robust, multi-orbit ecosystem that guarantees them a fast, secure and reliable connection for critical operations anywhere in the world.
About MTN
MTN is a world-class network operator that provides the speed, security and trust needed for successful global operations. Our multi-network architecture provides resilient, fully managed connectivity for mission-critical systems and remote teams in the marine, energy, government and enterprise sectors.
Based in Florida, MTN relies on its offices in Europe, the Middle East and South America to guarantee rapid deployments and quality service everywhere. The company pioneered converged connectivity solutions on a global scale by partnering with leading mobile network operators and satellite communications providers that integrate 5G/LTE and high-speed satellite networks, as well as all cutting-edge Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations such as Starlink, OneWeb or Amazon Leo.
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