Network operator MTN has finalised an agreement to offer Amazon Leo, Amazon’s satellite internet, as an authorised reseller for maritime deployment.
MTN will initially provide this service across key maritime industries, including commercial shipping, yachting, offshore, and cruise and ferry operations.
Amazon Leo is building one of the most advanced satellite communications systems in the world.
The system is powered by a constellation of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit, and is set to provide lower latency and higher transmission capacity than traditional geostationary satellite solutions.
Integrating this new constellation will give us unparalleled flexibility to custom-design network solutions.
Steve Ritacco
In the maritime sector, the system is due to enable fast onboard Wi-Fi, enhanced crew communications, and efficient vessel operations. The system will encompass the area from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific.
“Being selected as an authorised reseller of Amazon Leo network allows us to stay at the forefront of satellite innovation as we expand our multi-network architecture,” explained Steve Ritacco, senior vice president of technology and product development.
“Integrating this new constellation will give us unparalleled flexibility to custom-design network solutions that offer continuous, high-performance service, including in the most challenging environments for maritime customers.”
Worldwide maritime operations
Trevor Vieweg, Amazon Leo head of global business, added: “This agreement with MTN will benefit maritime operations worldwide.
“Using our low-latency satellite network, maritime customers will gain real-time communication capabilities that enable everything from enhanced crew welfare to advanced vessel tracking, remote diagnostics, and seamless integration with shore-based operations.”
MTN is headquartered in Florida with offices across Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
The company partners with major wireless carriers and satellite communications providers that integrate 5G/LTE and high-throughput satellite (HTS) networks, as well as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations such as Starlink, OneWeb and Amazon Leo.
