Patrice Segura (2nd L), Femi Lamptey (2nd R) and others at the launch
Comsys Ghana Limited, in partnership with Eutelsat, has launched the Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service in the country under the theme “Experience the Future of Connectivity.”
Speaking at the launch, Patrice Segura, Head of Sales for Eutelsat in West and Central Africa and Morocco, explained that the OneWeb service delivers broadband connectivity through satellite technology comparable to fibre-optic speeds.
He noted that the service would play a vital role in bridging the digital divide by extending high-speed internet access to remote and underserved communities across the country.
“The OneWeb service is dedicated to supporting government, enterprises, and telecommunications operators,” Mr. Segura said, while highlighting its potential to strengthen digital infrastructure nationwide.
Femi Lamptey, Head of Operations at Comsys Ghana Limited, described the partnership as a milestone in the nation’s technology ecosystem.
He emphasised that OneWeb would enable fibre-quality internet at a fraction of the cost of traditional deployment, particularly in areas where rolling out physical infrastructure would be impractical or too expensive.
“This represents an opportunity to bring fibre-optic speed to communities that would otherwise never have access to it. It also creates real opportunities for businesses operating in isolated areas to benefit from real-time information flows, data analytics, and enterprise applications,” Mr. Lamptey explained.
He added that Comsys views the collaboration with Eutelsat as a strategic step and intends to nurture the partnership to accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation.
During a live demonstration of the service, participants expressed satisfaction with its speed and reliability.
One user, who preferred to remain anonymous, remarked, “When we did the demonstration, I realised it was faster than the normal service we use. It is pretty okay, and I liked it.”
Another participant simply noted, “It is pretty fast – so far, so good.”
By Florence Asamoah Adom