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Questions and answers on European Aviation Network.

EAN benefits at a Glance.

European Aviation Network: Combining the best of satellite and LTE technology

European Aviation Network: Important information at a glance.

The European Aviation Network (EAN) is the world’s first integrated S-band satellite and complementary LTE-based terrestrial network across Europe that will bring unprecedented passenger connectivity to the aviation industry. 

The European Aviation Network (EAN) has taken to the skies. Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom, together with their technology partners Nokia and Thales have successfully conducted a program of test flights in the UK.

Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat have partnered to deliver the world’s first combined LTE-based ground network and satellite network dedicated to aviation passenger connectivity in Europe. Deutsche Telekom will build and manage a new powerful mobile broadband network of approximately 300 LTE sites across Europe. The first antennas in the UK have already been installed.

Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat combine LTE and satellite communication for fast Internet access on European flights.

Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat combine LTE and satellite communication for fast Internet access on European flights.