O3b Networks Limited signed a global framework agreement with Etisalat Group which will enable Etisalat’s group operating companies(OpCos)  to benefit from O3b services under a separate bilateral agreement.

The five year agreement will see O3b provide mobile backhaul, trunking and next generation services to Etisalat Group OpCos. The deal establishes O3b as a qualified global supplier that can meet the future growth demands of any of the Etisalat OpCos.

John Finney , CCO, O3b Networks Ltd, said, “ We are delighted to have reached this agreement with Etisalat Group. Continous availability of right priced , bulk capacity will enable carries like Etisalat Group OpCos to meet their long term capacity needs.”

Saeed Al Bahharm, Etisalat Group Chief Carrier Services Officer stated, “Our framework agreement with O3b Networks will allow us to provide our subsidiaries across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia with state-of-the-art satellite broadband services. This will provide each subsidiary with a competitive advantage in its own market, allowing it to reduce costs and increase network efficiency. The service portfolio on affer will address mission- critical network applications like IP Trunking, Mobile Backhaul and Satellite Connectivity for businesses. Partnering with O3b brings a major step that will support our OpCos network worldwide.”