This is a machine translation of the OneWeb press release
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, and Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), have launched the portal of the new OneWeb satellite network in the port of Marica, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Created in partnership with Telespazio Brasil, the new portal will provide key infrastructure in Brazil to help deliver high-speed, low-latency OneWeb connectivity services.
The portal, whose construction began last year, will be operational in the second quarter of 2023 and is one of two sites in Brazil and one of seven in Latin America built to provide OneWeb connectivity in the country and throughout the region. In addition to supporting the development of the portal, Telespazio Brasil is one of the distribution partners for OneWeb in Brazil, supporting the government’s mission to provide useful connectivity throughout the country.
After rapidly expanding its launch schedule, OneWeb has already deployed 542 satellites in low Earth orbit, more than 80% of the satellite fleet, and the company is on track to activate global coverage in 2023.
OneWeb and Telespazio hosted a groundbreaking event today to mark the completion of the new portal. Among the representatives present were executives from OneWeb and Telespazio Brasil, Secretary of the Civic House in Rio de Janeiro, Nicola Miccioni, Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Communications (MCOM), Sonia Faustino Mendez, Italian Ambassador to Brazil, Francesco Azzarello, Consul General of Italy in Rio de Janeiro Janeiro, Massimiliano Iachini, Consul General of the United Kingdom in Rio de Janeiro, Anjum Noorani, Mayor of Marica, Fabiano Horta and various political and military authorities.
Christopher Casarubias, President, Regulatory and Government Affairs From OneWeb commented: “We are excited to take our longstanding relationship with Telespazio to the next stage with the completion of this satellite portal in Brazil. This portal will be one of the most advanced in Latin America and will help provide reliable connectivity to Brazilian communities and customers across the country.” As OneWeb looks to complete our suite and global coverage this year, this marks an important milestone for our business and for people and businesses in Brazil.”
Marzio Llorente, CEO, Telespazio Brazil He added: “The OneWeb portal at Teleport in Marica is another important achievement for the partnership between Telespazio and OneWeb. Now we look forward to launching soon OneWeb services throughout Brazil.”
British Consul General in Rio de Janeiro Anjum Noorani. He said: “This British technology is truly amazing. Imagine broadband connectivity available anywhere in the world. The applications are limitless. Connecting communities, businesses and local governments: unlocking new educational opportunities, economic opportunities and access to healthcare. There is so much potential.
“As Consul General, I am particularly pleased that this British investment continues to generate jobs and income in Marica, supporting the economy of the state of Rio de Janeiro. I look forward to seeing this constellation of satellites orbiting the Earth 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provide digital connectivity for decades to come.”
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