Rivada Space Networks constellation concept. Photo: Rivada Space Networks

Rivada Space Networks and has signed an MoU with satellite service provider IEC Telecom to work together on land and maritime communications. According to a Monday announcement, IEC Telecom plans to use Rivada’s future OuterNET satellite service for the humanitarian and maritime sectors. 

OuterNET is Rivada’s planned network of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites in a low latency point-to-point connectivity network. Last week, Rivada received a favorable decision from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to waive an upcoming deadline for its constellation deployment. 

IEC Telecom plans to leverage OuterNET to provide NGOs with better connectivity for the coordination of humanitarian efforts, the safety of remote workers, the security of NGO assets, and the sustainability of long-term operations. It also plans to offer land connectivity services and maritime communication infrastructure with OuterNET. This is not IEC Telecom’s first LEO deal, the company is also a Starlink reseller. 

“Rivada’s service will allow us to expand our network’s SLA and offer high-throughput data connectivity ‘fiber-like’ in the sky versus DSL-like today,” said Erwan Emilian, CEO and partner at IEC Telecom Group. “We are excited to explore cost-effective packages for the humanitarian sector and test the resilience of maritime connectivity in the open sea. We are confident that Rivada is on its way to becoming a key market player in the satcom world.”