The deal establishes e& UAE as the first telecom operator to partner with Yahsat under its D2D strategy.
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the prominent satellite solutions provider in the UAE, and e& UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The deal establishes e& UAE as the first telecom operator to partner with Yahsat under its Direct-to-Device (D2D) strategy.
Under this collaboration, the two companies will explore various initiatives and projects related to Yahsat’s planned D2D ecosystem. The goal is to enable standard smartphones’ voice, texting, and data satellite connectivity. Through this partnership, e& UAE and Yahsat will collaborate on innovative projects to revolutionize satellite connectivity.
Seamless communication, global accessibility
The partnership will focus on Yahsat’s planned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) D2D system, designed to offer seamless connectivity for standard smartphones, including voice, texting, and data. This technology will provide unprecedented levels of connectivity and accessibility for users across the globe.
This collaboration represents the latest milestone in implementing Yahsat’s D2D strategy, which aims to empower standard smartphones and Internet of Things (IoT) devices with advanced satellite capabilities. The strategy envisions an ecosystem of services and applications accessible worldwide, bridging the gap between satellite and terrestrial connectivity.
Collaborative vision
Ali Al Hashemi, Group CEO of Yahsat, expressed delight in announcing the MoU with e& UAE, a leading global telecom operator. This partnership represents the first of many agreements Yahsat hopes to establish with key industry players as part of its D2D strategy. The companies are discussing several collaboration areas, including the ecosystem development under the recently launched D2D strategy, known as Project SKY, Al Hashemi added.
A new era of global connectivity
For his part, Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, CEO of e& UAE, stated that this partnership with Yahsat ushers in a new era of global connectivity. e& UAE is proud to be the first operator to join Yahsat’s D2D vision and leverage its networks to provide seamless connectivity to people worldwide. Moreover, Mahmood noted that this collaboration is a significant step towards bridging the digital divide and realizing the shared vision of a connected future.
