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Eutelsat and Airtel aid Sri Lanka floods with OneWeb connectivity
Eutelsat and Airtel are helping the Indian Army in Sri Lanka by providing special satellite internet.
This internet is very fast and works well even when regular networks are not working because of floods.
The Indian Army is using this internet to talk to doctors and give help to people who need it.
This is important because Sri Lanka had a very bad flood, and many people are hurt or missing.
The companies say that having good communication in bad situations is very important to save lives and help people.
Eutelsat and Airtel are extending OneWeb's LEO satellite connectivity to support the Indian Army's humanitarian relief operations in flood-affected Sri Lanka.
The connectivity is re-establishing reliable communications in regions where terrestrial networks have been disrupted.
The technology is facilitating 24/7 telemedicine consultations with specialist medical teams.
Sri Lanka recently faced one of its worst weather disasters in two decades, with widespread flooding and landslides.
The companies emphasize the importance of maintaining high-quality communications in crisis situations to safeguard lives and enable essential services.
- Who
- Eutelsat, Airtel, and OneWeb are providing satellite connectivity to the Indian Army for humanitarian relief operations in Sri Lanka.
- What
- Eutelsat and Airtel are extending OneWeb's LEO satellite connectivity to support the Indian Army's relief efforts in flood-impacted areas of Sri Lanka.
- Where
- The connectivity is being used in flood-affected regions of Sri Lanka.
- When
- The announcement was made on December 15, 2025.
- Why
- To re-establish reliable communications and facilitate essential services, including telemedicine, in areas where terrestrial networks have been disrupted.
Key facts
- Companies Involved
- Eutelsat, Airtel, OneWeb
- Recipient
- Indian Army
- Purpose
- Humanitarian relief operations in Sri Lanka
- Technology Used
- OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity
- Impact
- Re-established reliable communications in flood-affected areas
- Additional Benefit
- Facilitated 24/7 telemedicine consultations
- Date
- December 15, 2025
Quotes
Neha Idnani
Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific, Eutelsat
“The ability to maintain high-quality communications in crisis situations is vital, and we remain committed to equipping organisations on the ground with secure, resilient connectivity required to safeguard lives and enable essential services”
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Sources
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