MTN, the network operator that delivers seamless, resilient connectivity, has announced agreement with SpaceX to become an authorized provider of its government satellite connectivity services.

This agreement strategically positions MTN to deliver highly secure, mission-critical communications leveraging SpaceX’s advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite ecosystem. The introduction of these services directly addresses the growing demand for MTN’s services defence, government, and energy sectors for highly secure, low-latency global connectivity.

“The addition of this government-focused ecosystem from SpaceX is a crucial differentiator for MTN,” said Scott Davis, President and CEO of MTN Government Solutions. “Our aerospace, defense and government clients demand connectivity that is not just fast and global, but 100 per cent secure and highly resilient. This move enables us to deliver communications with the highest assurance levels, perfectly complementing our existing Starlink-based commercial solutions and ensuring mission-critical continuity, whether at sea or in remote sites anywhere in the world.”

As part of this agreement, MTN will launch a special version of its MTN Rugged Mini Kit, an all-in-one portable Starlink deployment system, adapted for government and defense operations. This new capability builds on MTN’s recent significant advancements, such as the launch of StarEdge Horizon. While StarEdge Horizon provides a Layer 2-based private network over the commercial Starlink constellation for enterprises, SpaceX’s government ecosystem extends this capability by offering the military-grade security and resilience required for high-assurance, government-specific applications.

The new services are being rolled out immediately to MTN’s government and defense portfolio, offering immediate performance and security upgrades to customers operating in the world’s most critical environments.

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