Qatar stands as a beacon of prosperity, boasting one of the highest GDP per capita figures in the world, largely due to its vast natural gas reserves. While urban areas enjoy extensive fiber internet and 5G coverage, remote regions—including the expansive deserts and rugged terrains—often lack reliable high-speed internet. In these challenging landscapes, satellite connectivity emerges as a vital solution, opening new opportunities for communities and businesses alike.
Launched in Qatar in July 2025, Starlink has revolutionized high-speed internet access for both residential and business users. With options like Starlink Mini and Standard for homes, along with Standard and Performance (Gen 2) kits for businesses, Starlink provides flexible solutions tailored to a variety of needs.
The Performance kit, available through Priority plans, guarantees a 99.9% Service Level Agreement (SLA), significantly reducing risks associated with downtime and latency. As Starlink’s Tier 1 Authorized Integrator, we have observed that the Performance (Gen 2) kit can achieve download speeds ranging from 25 to 220 Mbps, along with impressive upload speeds of 5 to 10 Mbps and latency below 99 milliseconds during our deployments. This versatility positions Starlink as an ideal choice for enhancing connectivity in Qatar’s remote areas, empowering individuals and businesses to thrive.
Eutelsat OneWeb LEO Service
OneWeb, accessible in Qatar through local telecom providers, offers a compelling solution for businesses seeking robust connectivity. As a global distributor of OneWeb, Speedcast has rigorously tested its performance worldwide, ensuring that our customers benefit from a premium experience. Speedcast’s OneWeb customers enjoy a ‘Gold’ service grade, which guarantees higher priority on the OneWeb network and enhances their overall connectivity experience.
Our exclusive OneWeb plans come with competitive pricing and include options for unlimited data usage or tailored data allowance packages. These plans are complemented by high levels of Minimum Information Rate (MIR) and Committed Information Rate (CIR), allowing customers to select from a variety of adaptable options.
With average speeds of 50 Mbps down and 10 Mbps up, coupled with significantly lower latency than traditional GEO services, OneWeb stands out as an ideal choice for enterprises and government agencies that prioritize high data security. Its unique routing capabilities allow traffic to be directed straight to your corporate network, bypassing the public internet and adding an extra layer of security for organizations with stringent requirements.
Speedcast Ku-band VSAT: Reliability in Every Situation
Speedcast’s Ku-band VSAT network provides robust coverage across Qatar, featuring a variety of antennas and modems tailored for energy and maritime applications. This network ensures a CIR, guaranteeing minimum bandwidth availability at all times. Speedcast Ku is ideal for various applications, from high-quality voice services to data transfer. When other technologies falter, Speedcast Ku’s VSAT network stands as a trusted option, ensuring remote operations remain connected.
Aligned with Qatar’s National Digital Agenda 2030, the government aims to harness a digital economy to enhance business outcomes, streamline operations, and maximize returns. Whether it’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) trains or offshore supply vessels (OSV) operating in the Gulf, organizations require tailored edge solutions that meet their unique needs.
Speedcast’s SIGMA Intelligent Edge solution is at the forefront of this transformation, offering a diverse range of specialized capabilities essential for effective edge computing deployments in industrial settings. SIGMA seamlessly integrates Starlink and OneWeb with various connectivity options—including LEO, GEO, MEO, L-band, cellular, and microwave—creating a unified virtual wide-area network. It also operates with a cloud-native orchestration system that supports virtualized deployments and policy-driven configurations throughout its entire lifecycle. This innovative design addresses the critical need for large-scale automation, enabling streamlined rollouts to tens of thousands of edge devices.
By leveraging edge AI, SIGMA empowers devices to process and analyze data locally, significantly reducing reliance on satellite backhaul and accelerating decision-making. For example, edge devices can quickly detect anomalies and trigger timely responses, ensuring operational resilience even in situations where connectivity may be compromised.
A Vision for the Future
As Qatar continues to advance, balancing economic growth with the development of human and natural resources is imperative. Enhancing internet coverage through satellite solutions can strengthen the economy and unlock fresh business opportunities. As businesses adapt to the demands of a rapidly evolving landscape, the right connectivity and edge solutions will be instrumental in driving innovation and fostering resilience. By leveraging these technologies, Qatar can position itself as a leader in the digital economy, paving the way for a sustainable and prosperous future.
Speak with our experts today to explore the connectivity options that best suit your operational needs.