Tata’s Nelco partners Eutelsat to launch OneWeb LEO satellite services in India

Tata’s Nelco partners Eutelsat to launch OneWeb LEO satellite services in India

Nelco Limited, the Tata Group’s satellite communication arm, has signed an agreement with Eutelsat to roll out OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across India.

Under the pact, Nelco will work with OneWeb India Communications, Eutelsat’s local operating entity, to provide secure, low-latency satellite internet for customers on land, at sea, and in the air. The service will cover India’s landmass, territorial waters, and remote regions, enabling a range of government and enterprise applications.

The move aims to strengthen India’s digital infrastructure, bolster national security, and extend reliable connectivity to underserved and hard-to-reach areas. Nelco said it is prepared to offer the service as soon as OneWeb’s LEO network becomes commercially operational in the country.

P J Nath, MD & CEO of Nelco, said the partnership was “a significant step” in delivering high-speed, secure communications for critical sectors. “It reflects our strategy to provide comprehensive multi-orbit satellite connectivity services for advancing India’s digital ecosystem and supporting the country’s strategic communication needs,” he added.

Neha Idnani, Regional VP for APAC of Eutelsat and Director of OneWeb India, said teaming up with Nelco strengthened OneWeb’s presence in “one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing connectivity markets” and underscored its commitment to India’s digital and security goals.

Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation is designed to deliver high-capacity, low-latency broadband globally, complementing traditional geostationary satellite services.