SES and TV ISLA to Deploy High-throughput Connectivity to Providencia Island
New multi-orbit services will connect residents and tourists of the Colombian island
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New multi-orbit services will connect residents and tourists of the Colombian island
Luxembourg, 2 June 2026 – SES, a space solutions company, and TV ISLA will expand broadband access on Providencia Island, part of Colombia’s San Andrés Archipelago, with a hybrid Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity solution. The project will provide resilient, high‑performance connectivity to the island, directly benefiting approximately 7,000 residents as well as the thousands of tourists who visit each year.
SES’s managed solution will include resilient MEO capacity from its own MEO constellation, complemented by its LEO solution powered by its partner’s constellation. This hybrid multi‑orbit approach will deliver more than 500 Mbps of low‑latency trunk capacity to enable the rapid rollout of an on-island fiber‑to‑the‑home (FTTH) network to approximately 1,500 homes in the coming months.
Located 700km north of the mainland in the Caribbean Sea, Providencia Island has historically experienced poor connectivity and was severely impacted by Hurricane Iota in 2020, underscoring the need for a resilient and easy-to-deploy communications infrastructure. The existing infrastructure connecting the Colombian Archipelago to the mainland lacks the capacity and reliability required to support the island’s population, limiting access to digital services across education, commerce, and tourism. SES offers a quick-time‑to‑market, cost‑efficient and scalable solution that will connect the island while also avoiding the environmental impact associated with new subsea infrastructure.
Since 2018 TV ISLA and SES have collaborated to connect San Andrés, the largest island in the Colombian archipelago, with a similar MEO solution to help accelerate digital transformation through increased bandwidth for the local population.
“Through our longstanding relationship with SES, we are confident they are the right partner to deliver this challenging and exciting project,” said Juan Caez, Chief Technology Officer of TV ISLA. “With the upfront and ongoing support of SES and its multi‑orbit solution, Providencia will finally benefit from reliable broadband connectivity, benefiting the entire island’s population.”
“By leveraging our versatile multi‑orbit satellite capabilities, SES is helping TV ISLA drive digital inclusion on Providencia Island while advancing Colombia’s broader connectivity and long‑term socioeconomic development goals,” said Ricardo La Guardia, Vice President Americas - Fixed Data for SES. “This project not only deepens our collaboration with TV ISLA through the deployment of state-of-the-art satellite technology within a resilient hybrid architecture, but also reinforces SES’s commitment to delivering reliable connectivity to underserved and remote communities.”
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At SES, we believe that space has the power to make a difference. That’s why we design space solutions that help governments protect, businesses grow, and people stay connected—no matter where they are. With integrated multi-orbit satellites and our global terrestrial network, we deliver resilient, seamless connectivity and the highest quality video content to those shaping what’s next. Following our Intelsat acquisition, we now offer more than 100 years of combined global industry leadership—backed by a track record of bringing innovation “firsts” to market. As a trusted partner to customers and the global space ecosystem, SES is driving impact that goes far beyond coverage. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at: www.ses.com
About TV Isla
TV ISLA is a telecommunications and internet service provider based in San Andrés Island, Colombia, with a strong commitment to connecting and empowering the communities of the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina. Originally established as a local television operator, the company has evolved over the years into a comprehensive ISP and telecommunications provider, supporting the region’s growing digital and connectivity needs.
With deep roots in the island community, TV ISLA has played an important role in expanding access to communications services in one of Colombia’s most geographically remote regions. Through continuous investment in infrastructure and technology, the company has contributed to improving internet access, digital inclusion, and connectivity for residents, businesses, and public institutions across the archipelago.
Today, TV ISLA continues to strengthen its position as a key regional connectivity partner, focused on delivering reliable telecommunications solutions while supporting the social and economic development of the Caribbean region.
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