What Freedomsat does

Freedomsat is a satellite broadband internet service provider operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The brand is owned by Bentley Telecom Ltd, under the parent Bentley Walker Ltd, a UK-incorporated family-owned company founded in 1947 and run by Anthony Walker and Matthew Walker. Freedomsat delivers connectivity over Ka-band, Ku-band, and C-band satellite networks using VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) technology, with modems sourced from Hughes (HN and Jupiter HT2000) and iDirect (Evolution and iQ series). The company is independently audited by Comsys as the largest supplier and operator of VSAT networks outside of North America, holding approximately 45% market share in Europe and the Middle East, with 40,000+ VSATs sold and brought online and 13 network hubs operated.

The core product portfolio spans three frequency bands: Ka-band (HTS spot beams, up to 140-150Mbps), Ku-band (wide beam, up to 50Mbps), and C-band (AMOS17 sub-Saharan Africa, up to 100Mbps), delivered through branded sub-products including Konnect Africa, ViaSat Europe, and Freedomsat Africa. Service tiers include Home Broadband, Business Broadband, Unlimited, and Dedicated Bandwidth (CIR) at $450/Mbps standardized across all bands; Iraq consumer service starts at $85/month. Vertical solutions target Defense & Military, Government & Humanitarian, and Cellular Backhaul markets, with the company serving US Military personnel in Iraq, defense contractors operating in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen, and enterprise customers in oil & gas, mining, and telecom.

Freedomsat monetizes primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions, hardware sales (modems and dishes), and a channel partner/reseller model across EMEA. The company maintains a hybrid GTM combining direct enterprise sales with a partner program that grants resellers access to cloud-based self-service billing and customer portals (InSite, Omega, AMP), allowing partners to operate as virtual network operators in their territories. Marketing is conducted through attendance at industry events (AfricaCom, CABSAT, IBC, GITEX), a regional website presence, and partner recruitment. Strategic partnerships span multi-band satellite operators (Avanti, Eutelsat/Konnect, AMOS/Spacecom, ViaSat, EchoStar Mobile) and tier-1 equipment vendors (Hughes, iDirect, Newtec).

Name

Freedomsat

Legal name

Bentley Telecom Ltd

Website

https://freedomsat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Freedomsat is a UK-based satellite broadband internet service provider operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, delivering Ka, Ku, and C-band VSAT connectivity to consumers, businesses, defense, government, and telecom operators through a channel partner and direct sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410), Satellite Telecommunications (51741)

SIC

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB), Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI), Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM), Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers (HDAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Satellite broadband internet
• VSAT network services
• Ka-band satellite connectivity
• Satellite internet reseller
• Cellular backhaul satellite

Headquarters

HQ city

Hayling

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Satellite Internet Subscription Services: Monthly subscription fees for satellite broadband internet access. Customers pay recurring fees for internet connectivity with various service tiers offering different speeds and data allowances. Subscriptions can be upgraded or downgraded with administration fees applying for downgrades.
2. Dedicated Bandwidth (CIR): Committed Information Rate (CIR) dedicated bandwidth contracts for users requiring fixed speeds without data restrictions. Uncontended (1:1) bandwidth where customers receive subscribed speeds consistently. Customizable bandwidth starting at 1Mbps increments.
3. Data Plans (Capped and Unlimited): Predefined data capped and unlimited data broadband subscriptions for both business and consumer tier end users. Additional functionality such as Public IPs available as subscription add-ons. Night-time free usage periods included with home plans.
4. Hardware Equipment Sales: Sale of satellite modems, dishes, and associated equipment for installation. Equipment includes Hughes HN, Hughes Jupiter HT2000, and iDirect Evolution/iQ series modems.
5. Partner/Reseller Services: Channel partners resell Freedomsat satellite broadband services with access to unique pricing, discounts, and self-service tools. Partners manage their own customer bases with Freedomsat providing infrastructure and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Freedomsat provides satellite broadband internet services across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa using Ka-band, Ku-band, and C-band satellite technologies delivered via VSAT terminals. The company sells monthly internet subscriptions, dedicated bandwidth, hardware (Hughes and iDirect modems), and operates a channel partner program with self-service portals (InSite, Omega, AMP) that lets resellers act as network operators.

Product overview

Freedomsat is a satellite internet service provider offering a comprehensive family of satellite broadband networks across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The product portfolio comprises three core satellite frequency bands (Ka-Band, Ku-Band, and C-Band), each utilizing different satellite operators and technologies to deliver connectivity to various market segments. Key platforms include the iDirect Evolution and iDirect iQ series, Hughes HN, and Hughes Jupiter satellite modems. Freedomsat delivers services through branded sub-products including Konnect Africa, ViaSat Europe, and regional offerings like AMOS17 C-Band for sub-Saharan Africa. Service tiers include Home Broadband, Business Broadband, and Unlimited plans, while vertical solutions target Defense & Military, Government & Humanitarian, and Cellular Backhaul markets. The company operates a partner reseller model with self-service portals (InSite, Omega, AMP) enabling channel partners to manage customers independently. Additional offerings include Dedicated Bandwidth (CIR) for uncontended connectivity and SmartCache for bandwidth optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ka-Band Satellite Internet High-throughput Ka-band satellite broadband using HTS spot beam technology delivering speeds up to 140-150Mbps down and 10Mbps up. Supports maritime, mobile, and static VSAT installations for consumers, businesses, and government customers.
• Ku-Band Satellite Internet Cost-effective Ku-band satellite broadband offering wide beam coverage with speeds up to 50Mbps down and 2Mbps up. Supports cellular backhaul, maritime, mobile, and static VSAT installations globally.
• C-Band Satellite Internet (AMOS17) C-band network offering complete coverage of sub-Saharan Africa with 12 high-powered spot beams delivering speeds up to 100Mbps down and 10Mbps up using iDirect VSAT equipment.
• Konnect Africa Ka-Band Service Authorized partner of Eutelsat-owned Konnect Africa offering Ka-band coverage using EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite at 7.2E. Provides unlimited data, data capped, and dedicated bandwidth subscriptions up to 50Mbps down and 20Mbps up.
• ViaSat Ka-Band Europe Service ViaSat Ka-band service powered by 9E KA-SAT HTS providing complete Europe coverage with speeds up to 50Mbps down and 10Mbps up. Offers unlimited data and dedicated bandwidth subscriptions including a special broadcaster tier.
• Home Broadband Internet Residential satellite internet service balancing cost and data for home users. Comes with free night-time usage period (10PM-6AM local time) and is compatible with streaming services.
• Business Broadband Internet Customizable business broadband packages accommodating large and small businesses with additional download speed options and fixed Public IP add-ons available.
• Dedicated Bandwidth (CIR) Committed Information Rate (CIR) dedicated bandwidth offering fixed speeds with no data restrictions. Uncontended (1:1) service starting at 1Mbps increments, scalable up to 200Mbps down and 40Mbps up.
• Defense & Military Satellite Internet Secure satellite internet solution for defense contractors and military with dedicated capacity, e-learning support, logistics connectivity, and welfare communications. Deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen.
• Government & Humanitarian VSAT Flexible and reliable VSAT connectivity for rapid deployment scenarios, redundancy, and resilience. Supports standalone, mobile (comms-on-the-move/comms-on-the-pause), and pooled capacity solutions for governments and NGOs.
• Cellular Backhaul

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aquiva Wireless (Zimbabwe)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2016Bentley Walker partnered with Aquiva, one of Africa's leading Internet Access Suppliers, to bring Freedomsat Ka-band services to the Zimbabwe market. Aquiva provides in-country distribution, installation, and support services using Hughes VSAT terminals operating with Avanti's HYLAS 2 Ka-band capacity.
• Avanti CommunicationscoreTechnology or Integration · 11 March 2016Bentley Walker (parent company) contracted for capacity on HYLAS 4 satellite across Sub-Saharan Africa in a $1 million+ commitment. HYLAS 4 is a 28GHz satellite completing Avanti's coverage of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Partnership also includes HYLAS 2 Ka-band capacity usage and capacity from HYLAS 2 for Middle East services.
• Konnect Africa (Eutelsat)coreTechnology or IntegrationFreedomsat is an authorized partner of Eutelsat-owned Konnect in Africa, reselling Ka-band satellite broadband services. The partnership leverages Eutelsat KONNECT satellite at 7.2E providing extensive Ka-Band coverage of Africa through highly-focused spot beams. Freedomsat offers unlimited data, data capped, dedicated bandwidth and pooled bandwidth solutions subscriptions.
• Hughes Network SystemscoreTechnology or Integration20+ year partnership with Hughes for satellite network equipment and infrastructure. Freedomsat utilizes Hughes HN and HT Jupiter satellite modems to deliver satellite internet services. Hughes operates 13 Network Hubs with approximately 25,000 remote terminals sold. Partnership has evolved from shared Ku-band distributor to full Ku- and Ka-band operator.
• iDirectcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with iDirect for Evolution and iQ series satellite modem platforms. iDirect provides IP-based satellite communications platform setting standards in performance and efficiency. The iQ series supports up to 200Mbps downstream and 30Mbps upstream with DVB-S2X technology.
• AMOS (Spacecom)coreTechnology or IntegrationUtilization of AMOS17 satellite for C-Band coverage of sub-Saharan Africa with 12 high-powered spot beams delivering speeds up to 100Mbps down and 10Mbps up. Partnership combines iDirect VSAT equipment with AMOS17 high-powered spot beams for complete sub-Saharan Africa coverage.
• Global Satellite OperatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationFreedomsat partners with leading global satellite operators to deliver service using latest satellite technology. Utilizes latest Ka, Ku and C band technology to power networks delivering focused coverage across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Viasat: Large incumbent satellite broadband operator (including the KA-SAT footprint Freedomsat resells). Comparable as a global consumer/enterprise satellite broadband incumbent with overlapping EMEA targets.
• SES: Global satellite operator offering capacity and managed VSAT/enterprise services across EMEA via O3b and SES Networks. Comparable as a much larger incumbent addressing the same enterprise/government segments.
• Avanti Communications: Operator of HYLAS Ka-band satellites supplying capacity to Freedomsat and competing for enterprise/government business across EMEA; comparable because it sells both capacity and managed connectivity into the same verticals.
• Eutelsat / Konnect Africa: Owner of the KONNECT Africa platform (HYLAS-adjacent HTS coverage) which Freedomsat resells. As the principal, Eutelsat directly sells similar consumer/enterprise satellite broadband across Europe and Africa.
• Intelsat: Major GEO satellite operator with Intelsat General and FlexMove/enterprise managed services; competes for the same enterprise, government, and media backhaul customers as Freedomsat.

Direct peers

• Marlink: EMEA-headquartered VSAT and hybrid connectivity provider (Sea, Land, Enterprise) with strong presence in EMEA and Africa. Closest direct geographic and portfolio analogue to Freedomsat's EMEA channel-partner VSAT model.
• Speedcast: Global VSAT and managed connectivity provider serving enterprise, maritime, energy, and government customers — directly comparable to Freedomsat's enterprise/government/military vertical and its multi-band managed service model.
• Bentley Walker: The parent operating company of Freedomsat. Effectively the same operating entity, sharing sales channels, hubs, and capacity agreements; included for completeness because the two brands address overlapping geographies and verticals.

Others

• Hughes Network Systems: Equipment platform partner (Hughes HN, HT2000 Jupiter) for Freedomsat and a competing broadband satellite operator via its HughesNet consumer brand — relevant as both supplier and adjacent competitor.
• ST Engineering iDirect: VSAT modem/ground-system vendor (Evolution and iQ series) and integrator serving many Freedomsat peers; comparable as the same upstream technology stack that shapes Freedomsat's service economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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