Orange Tunisie launches satellite broadband service nationwide

Orange Tunisie has introduced satellite-based broadband services in Tunisia, expanding its connectivity offerings through an existing collaboration with Eutelsat. The new service delivers internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps

Branded as Orange Satellite, the solution is designed to provide nationwide coverage, with a strong emphasis on reaching remote and underserved areas where traditional telecom infrastructure is limited or unavailable. This enables more consistent and reliable connectivity in locations that are typically difficult to serve.

The company stated that the service is offered through two packages, including one tailored specifically for professionals operating in isolated or rural environments.

The offering is powered by Eutelsat’s next-generation KONNECT satellite, which delivers enhanced performance compared to previous systems. Improvements include greater bandwidth capacity, stronger signal reliability and significantly higher data throughput.

This development builds on a multi-year partnership agreement signed in 2024 between Orange Middle East and Africa and Eutelsat, aimed at expanding access to broadband services using the KONNECT satellite platform. The initial deployment under this agreement covered markets such as Jordan, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with further expansion planned across other countries in which Orange operates.

In a related development, Orange also signed an agreement with Eutelsat Group in June 2025 to leverage the OneWeb constellation for delivering low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity. This service is aimed at enterprise and government customers globally, with a strong focus on Africa and the Middle East.

Beyond the markets already mentioned, Orange operates mobile networks across several countries, including Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Central African Republic, Senegal and Sierra Leone.