New Orange-Eutelsat gateway in Martinique to boost Caribbean connectivity

Details: Vaughan O'Grady; Category: Satellite Networks; 06 November 2025; 9797 views

Multinational telecommunications corporation Orange and satellite operator Eutelsat have announced the inauguration of a new teleport hosting Eutelsat's satellite gateway in the Caribbean island Martinique. This strategic project aims to strengthen satellite coverage for the Eutelsat OneWeb constellation in the Caribbean region.

Located in the town of Lamentin, this teleport, built and operated by Orange on behalf of Eutelsat, hosts 14 low Earth orbit (LEO) antennas, providing connectivity in hard-to-access areas and extending the constellation's global coverage.

The partners say it will provide connectivity with reduced latency, benefiting residents and businesses, as well as military and maritime actors, thereby enhancing the territory's attractiveness.

Eutelsat says it has chosen to install a teleport in the Caribbean to build on its ground station network and ensure reliable, open connectivity to the rest of the world. The Caribbean region was selected due to its unique geography, with areas where coverage is sometimes limited, both on land and at sea.

By strengthening its presence in this zone, the goal is to meet the growing connectivity needs of its customers, especially in these isolated areas. This expanded internet access will also improve safety and communications at sea.

Connecting this teleport to submarine cables and terrestrial infrastructure, Orange says it offers a robust, secure and resilient hybrid infrastructure in a context of significant geopolitical challenges.

With over 45 years of expertise, including its certified WTA Tier 4 teleport at Bercenay-en-Othe in France, and interconnections with other strategic sites such as Gandoul in Senegal, Orange says it has a global network covering Africa, the Middle East, India, Brazil and beyond. This architecture positions the new gateway in Martinique as a regional hub, strengthening connectivity across the zone.

Fabio Mando, Chief Operations Officer, Eutelsat, explains: “With this ground station now operational in Martinique, our OneWeb LEO service is available across the Caribbean, providing new high-speed connectivity options for island communities and regional networks. It also closes the final coverage gap over the Atlantic, ensuring greater continuity and reliability along key transatlantic maritime routes.”