Russian company Bureau 1440, part of the IKS holding, has signed an agreement with Belintersat, the national satellite operator of Belarus. The announcement was made at the Digital Industry of Russia conference. This pact will allow Belarusian residents to access Bureau 1440's low-orbit satellite internet service, through the development of partner and customer networks in the neighboring country.
Low-orbit technology for regional coverage 🛰️
Bureau 1440's constellation operates in low Earth orbit (LEO), which reduces latency compared to traditional geostationary systems. The company plans to deploy user terminals and gateway stations on Belarusian territory to ensure stable connectivity. The agreement with Belintersat will facilitate integration with local infrastructure and frequency management. The service is expected to compete directly with fiber optic options in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
The digital neighbor nobody expected 😄
Finally, Belarusians will be able to complain about their slow internet in real time, without having to wait for the geostationary satellite to come around. Of course, the agreement does not include a tolerance clause for potato memes. Meanwhile, Russians wonder if the service will also reach their own dachas, or if they will have to move to Minsk to enjoy it. At least, the competition between satellites promises to be more entertaining than the debate over who bakes the best rye bread.