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Telespazio to connect schools and health facilities in Peruvian Amazon

Wednesday 9 June 2021 | 11:30 CET | News
Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67 percent) and Thales (33 percent), said its Telespazio Argentina subsidiary has been awarded a three-year contract worth around USD 20 million to bring satellite internet connections to medical facilities and schools in Peru's Amazonian region. Under the deal signed with Peru's national telecommunications fund Pronatel, the company will provide satellite connections for a total of 1,316 sites, which will also have hotspots for use by local communities.

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Companies: Leonardo / Telespazio / Thales
Countries: Peru
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