Eutelsat Communications, Europe's leading satellite operator, today announced a distribution agreement between its Skylogic subsidiary and Optimus, one of Portugal’s leading telecom operators, to deliver IP services to enterprises in Portugal via the high-performance KA-SAT satellite.

By selecting the KA-SAT infrastructure, Optimus has chosen the fastest and highest-quality satellite broadband service in Europe. Optimus’ new range of services will be commercialised under the “Net Sat ON” brand to deliver a reliable and competitively-priced solution that compares to terrestrial broadband. Through “Net Sat ON”, Optimus aims to bring fast IP access to business, local administrations and home offices across Portugal, notably in areas beyond reach of terrestrial networks. Currently more than 5% of Portugal’s population has no broadband access and a further 5% live in areas underserved with broadband services with less than 4 Mbps.

According toJoãoRicardoMoreira, Head of Marketingat Optimus:"We have chosen this new technology in order to ensurecontinuity ofaquality servicesupported by anetwork of excellence.We are confident thatthis solution, powered by Eutelsat’s innovative KA-SAT satellite, willincrease our flexibility and enable us to better match serviceto the specific requirements ofourenterprise customers."

Achille De Tommaso, CEO of Skylogic added: "As one of the major players in telecommunications in Portugal, with a broad experience of the business market, Optimus is the ideal partner to expand reach of satellite broadband across the country. We are convinced that the performance of satellite broadband through KA-SAT will make its mark in meeting the challenge of building a strong and equitable digital landscape.”