Chunghwa Telecom announced a strategic partnership with US satellite company Astranis to bring a dedicated micro GEO satellite to Taiwan. With features such as rapid deployment, high performance, and exceptional reliability, this satellite will significantly expand satellite capacity over Taiwan. The satellite is scheduled to launch by the end of this year, with full bandwidth availability as early as next year. It will be the first communications satellite exclusively dedicated to Taiwan.
Astranis, a startup operating in the global satellite industry, specialises in agile, flexible, and compact geostationary orbit (micro GEO) satellites. This strategic collaboration complements Chunghwa Telecom’s multi-orbit satellite architecture—which includes the in-orbit ST-2 GEO satellite, OneWeb’s LEO constellation, and SES’s MEO system—reinforcing its resilient ‘Sky, Land, Sea, and Air’”’ network and advancing its Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) strategy.
“Chunghwa Telecom, as Taiwan’s leading, most valuable, and most trusted ICT service provider, has actively expanded its satellite initiatives in recent years,” said Dr. Alex C.C Chien, Chairman of Chunghwa Telecom. “Astranis’s micro GEO solution introduces vital flexibility and resilience to our satellite strategy. This collaboration enables us to build a dedicated, secure digital infrastructure for Taiwan—one that can serve as a critical real-time backup against natural disasters, submarine cable disruptions, and evolving global uncertainties.”
“Our founding vision nearly a decade ago was to provide dedicated satellite capacity where it is most needed, ensuring secure and independent communications. We are honoured to partner with Chunghwa Telecom to enhance the resilience of Taiwan’s critical communications infrastructure,” added John Gedmark, CEO, Astranis.
Amid increasing global communications risks and the growing impact of natural disasters, Chunghwa Telecom remains committed to building a globally connected, always-on digital resilience network.
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