OneWeb has given details of a new user terminal designed to offer high-speed Internet connectivity to businesses, governments and remote communities.
The Compact-Electronically Steered Antenna OW1 user terminal has been developed in partnership with Intellian Technologies, Inc. and Collins Aerospace. The 10 kg antenna is about the size of a briefcase.
Michele Franci, OneWeb’s Chief of Delivery, said: “OneWeb’s vision of connecting the world requires the hardware to do it, and we are pleased to be able to offer an affordable, compact and easy-to-install user terminal.”
The flat-panel antenna will integrate with a OneWeb satellite modem in an environmentally sealed outdoor unit, can be installed using an optional stabilized J-mount and will connect via a single combined power and data cable to an indoor unit that will in turn provide connectivity to the end user devices, such as laptops or routers
The new device follows the successful completion of OneWeb’s ‘Five to 50’ launch programme that has delivered the satellites required to bring OneWeb services to Canada, the UK and Northern Europe later this year. OneWeb is on track to deploy its full fleet of satellites by 2022.
“This agreement marks another exciting milestone in our great partnership with OneWeb, delivering another unique Intellian user terminal to address new markets and requirements with a high bandwidth and low latency user experience.” says Eric Sung, President and CEO, Intellian Technologies Inc. “The OW1 is our first flat-panel antenna, following years of investment in R&D, expanding our comprehensive OneWeb portfolio. This user terminal is a continuation of our ongoing mission of ‘Empowering Connectivity’, allowing customers in remote and challenging environments to access a cost effective and enhanced user experience otherwise inaccessible to them.
One Web’s owners include Eutelsat, SoftBank Group, Bharti Enterprises and Hughes Communications.
