Pakistan’s Paksat International has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China’s Geespace to enhance satellite-based connectivity across the country and surrounding markets. The deal, highlighted in recent announcements, aims to integrate Geespace’s advanced low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellation for improved IoT and communication services.
Boosting Digital Infrastructure in Remote Regions
The partnership emphasizes policy coordination, technical collaboration, and market development. Paksat will support Geespace in navigating regulatory requirements, including spectrum coordination and compliance for commercial operations in Pakistan.
All-Weather Reliability for Industrial and Cross-Regional Needs
Geespace’s GEESATCOM constellation, with 64 satellites already in orbit following multiple launches between 2022 and 2025, promises “all-weather” and high-reliability services. These are tailored to address coverage gaps in mountainous and sparsely populated areas where traditional terrestrial networks are costly or impractical.
This initiative supports Pakistan’s push for a stronger digital economy by enabling reliable connectivity in hard-to-reach regions. It also provides backup links during terrestrial disruptions, aiding disaster response and everyday communications.
Geespace CEO Wang Yang emphasized the services’ role in industrial digitalization and cross-regional support. Paksat noted that the collaboration will improve remote connectivity and foster economic growth.
With Geespace having validated its technology in over 20 countries, this agreement marks a key step in expanding LEO IoT applications in South Asia. It aligns with Pakistan’s efforts to modernize infrastructure through international partnerships. The move is expected to accelerate adoption of satellite IoT for sectors like agriculture, logistics, and emergency services, ultimately contributing to nationwide digital inclusion.