Orange Côte d’Ivoire announced on its LinkedIn page the launch of Orange Sat, its new satellite-based Internet access service. The objective is to extend Internet coverage across the entire national territory, with a particular focus on rural areas.

Providing reliable and high-performance connectivity everywhere
The announcement was published on Monday, January 19, 2026, on the telecommunications company’s social media page. Orange Côte d’Ivoire is officially launching its Orange Sat offer.

Developed in partnership with Eutelsat, Orange Sat complements the internet and mobile services already offered by the operator. The goal is to provide Internet access to rural or isolated areas that are not yet connected or are difficult to reach.

“By connecting white zones, Orange Côte d’Ivoire contributes to the development of economic activities, access to essential services, and the emergence of new digital uses,” reads the LinkedIn post.

This project is based on a decision made on March 4, 2025. The Orange Group and Eutelsat signed an agreement to accelerate the deployment of satellite Internet in Africa. Under the terms of the partnership, Orange will use the Eutelsat Konnect satellite to improve connectivity in several countries, starting with Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

What does the Orange Sat offer include?
Orange Satellite provides high-speed Internet access of up to 50 Mb/s anywhere in Côte d’Ivoire. For 25,000 FCFA per month, customers benefit from unlimited Internet without worrying about outages. Installation requires equipment (a complete kit costing 150,000 FCFA) and the intervention of a technician, priced at 25,000 FCFA in Abidjan or 30,000 FCFA in other regions of the country.

According to the orange.ci website, this solution is intended for small businesses, agro-industry professionals, and their employees. It is also available to premium individual customers living in urban areas who are looking for a high-quality Internet connection.

One thing is certain: this changes the landscape for the coming months, as Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, has obtained official authorization (an ARTCI license) to provide satellite Internet in Côte d’Ivoire. It remains to be seen who, between Starlink and traditional operators, will best meet the needs of Ivorians.