Eutelsat and Tusass are teaming up to deliver low Earth orbit satellite connectivity across Greenland. The deal aims to improve links for maritime safety, emergency response, and remote communities in one of the world’s most challenging environments.
Greenland, with its sprawling ice-covered landscape and scattered coastal settlements, has long faced obstacles in building modern communication networks. A new partnership between Eutelsat and Tusass, the country’s national telecom provider, promises to change that by using low Earth orbit satellites to connect even the most remote parts of the island.
The two companies announced a multi-year agreement that will bring Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity to Greenland. The move is designed to provide secure, resilient, and low-latency communications that can support everything from community internet access to mission-critical infrastructure.
“Greenland presents one of the world’s most complex connectivity challenges. By partnering with Eutelsat and its OneWeb LEO solution, we are strengthening our ability to meet the needs of our people and institutions—from everyday internet access to robust national communications infrastructure,” said Toke Binzer, Chief Executive Officer of Tusass. “This agreement reflects our commitment to resilient, future-proof connectivity that serves all society.”
For maritime operators, the expanded coverage is particularly significant. Greenland’s waters are home to busy fishing fleets and growing shipping traffic as Arctic routes open with changing ice conditions. Reliable connections are essential for navigation, weather data, and emergency response in an environment where conditions can shift quickly and dangerously.
Eutelsat’s OneWeb satellites orbit over the poles, making them well-suited to provide coverage in Arctic latitudes where geostationary satellites often fall short. This polar orbit ensures high-speed, low-latency links that can support rescue operations, vessel tracking, and real-time data exchange.
“Critical infrastructure has become a key focus area across Europe, and we are delighted to continue our work with Tusass to support its efforts in connecting remote communities, backbone infrastructure, and enabling essential services such as rescue operations and maritime security and safety,” said Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat. “Our expanded partnership highlights the growing relevance of LEO for both resiliency and redundancy, and for meeting the evolving sovereign and commercial connectivity needs of remote regions.”
The deal is not only about strengthening links at sea. Remote communities in Greenland, where many residents still face limited internet access, stand to benefit from improved broadband connectivity. Schools, health services, and local businesses will gain more reliable digital tools that are increasingly vital for daily life.
As Arctic nations continue to prioritize resilience and sovereignty in their communication systems, LEO satellites are emerging as a key part of the solution. For Greenland, this agreement could mean a new era where geography is no longer a barrier to connectivity.
