GlobeNewswire·Sep 17, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Orange and Telesat inaugurate Europe’s first Telesat Lightspeed Gateway in France

Orange commissioned the first European gateway for Telesat Lightspeed at its Tier-4 certified teleport in Bercenay-en-Othe, France.
The gateway connects to Telesat's planned Point of Presence (PoP) in Paris via a secure high-speed network to support the initial 225 satellites of the constellation.
Orange and Telesat deployed advanced Intellian gateway antennas to enable high-capacity, low-latency connectivity for mission-critical operations.
The network utilizes optical inter-satellite links to keep customer traffic in space for enhanced data sovereignty, routing flexibility, and control.
Telesat anticipates a global in-service date of Q1 2028 for the Lightspeed constellation.
The deployment aims to provide secure, reliable, & low-latency connectivity for enterprise, government, & defence clients across Europe.
Orange leverages its 60 years of satellite expertise to host this gateway as part of its strategy to establish Bercenay-en-Othe as a European hub for next-generation satellite networks.
The partnership combines Telesat's LEO technology with Orange's global infrastructure to improve digital inclusion & resilience in remote areas.