Chunghwa Telecom has signed a strategic partnership with U.S. satellite innovator Astranis to bring a dedicated MicroGEO satellite to Taiwan—with features such as rapid deployment, high performance, and exceptional reliability, this satellite will significantly expand satellite capacity over Taiwan. The satellite is scheduled for launch by the end of this year, with full bandwidth availability as early as next year. It will be the first communications satellite ever exclusively dedicated to Taiwan.
Astranis specializes in agile, flexible, and compact geostationary orbit (MicroGEO) satellites. This strategic collaboration complements Chunghwa Telecom’s multi-orbit satellite architecture—which includes the on-orbit ST-2 GEO satellite, OneWeb’s LEO constellation, and SES’s MEO system—reinforcing its resilient “Sky, Land, Sea, and Air” network and advancing its Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) strategy.
Amid increasing global communications risks and the growing impact of natural disasters, Chunghwa Telecom remains committed to building a globally connected, always-on digital resilience network. By leveraging the strengths of low, medium, and high Earth orbit satellite systems, the company continues to deliver reliable and resilient communications services for government, enterprises, and society at large.
Chunghwa Telecom, as Taiwan’s leading, most valuable, and most trusted ICT service provider, has actively expanded its satellite initiatives in recent years,” said Dr. Alex C.C Chien, Chairman of Chunghwa Telecom. “Astranis’ MicroGEO solution introduces vital flexibility and resilience to our satellite strategy. This collaboration enables us to build a dedicated, secure digital infrastructure for Taiwan—one that can serve as a critical real-time backup against natural disasters, submarine cable disruptions, and evolving global uncertainties.”
Astranis CEO, John Gedmark, said, “Our founding vision nearly a decade ago was to provide dedicated satellite capacity where it is most needed, ensuring secure and independent communications. We are honored to partner with Chunghwa Telecom to enhance the resilience of Taiwan’s critical communications infrastructure.”