Rivada Space Networks today announced it has secured market access to its Outernet constellation in 33 countries and every continent, with Belgium, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and Costa Rica among the latest nations to soon offer next-generation communications capabilities.
This goes hand in hand with communications service agreements signed with nations, governments, and corporations worth more than $16 billion for Outernet connectivity, with initial tests set for 2026.
Resilient, secure communications are increasingly vital to businesses and governments in an evolving digital economy. These new markets are part of Rivada’s Outernet roadmap to ensure a robust infrastructure, and the advantages of ubiquitous coverage, low latency, resiliency, and flexibility support digital development and security across the globe.
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“Rivada has embarked on a global initiative to bring the Outernet to every corner of the globe,” noted Ann Vandenbroucke, Chief Regulatory Officer for Rivada Space Networks. “We are thrilled to announce we’ve secured market access in 33 nations and counting as we prepare to introduce the Outernet and ensure that investors, distributors, and users know with certainty this powerful constellation is on the way. Market access processes can take time to negotiate, and we greatly appreciate the regulators who have officially endorsed and supported the planned rollout of the Outernet.”
Declan Ganley, Rivada Space Networks CEO, said: “We are committed to ensuring that the Outernet is available globally to help solve essential connectivity and networking challenges and open up new business opportunities around the world. Businesses and governments across the globe have signed connectivity agreements worth more than $16 billion to date, underlining the demand and need for the secure communications capabilities of the Outernet, which is now poised to provide access in 33 countries and across every continent.”
