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Geespace, a private Chinese space technology company and a subsidiary of Geely Holding, has officially partnered with Pakistan’s satellite communications provider Paksat International. This collaboration aims to promote the rollout of satellite-based connectivity services within Pakistan and the neighboring regions.
Paksat expressed that this alliance is designed to bolster Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, enhance connectivity in rural and hard-to-reach areas, and support the expansion of the digital economy across the region.
The agreement emphasizes policy alignment, technical collaboration, and market development for Geespace’s low-Earth orbit satellite Internet of Things (IoT) network in Pakistan and nearby territories. Paksat will assist in policy advocacy, spectrum management, and ensuring compliance for commercial satellite operations in Pakistan, while both organizations plan to explore opportunities for network access, service integration, and joint marketing efforts.
Geespace CEO Wang Yang stated that the company intends to deliver reliable, all-weather satellite communication services specially designed to fill coverage gaps in remote locations, facilitate industrial digitalization, and support cross-regional connectivity. The push toward expanding digital infrastructure in Pakistan faces hurdles, including high costs and lengthy deployment times in mountainous and sparsely populated zones, where satellite services could prove especially beneficial. Satellite links also provide a dependable backup for terrestrial networks compromised due to disruptions, according to sources familiar with the region.
Founded in 2004, Paksat operates Pakistan’s commercial satellite capacity, serving broadcasters, telecom providers, internet and data services, and government agencies. Geespace is currently deploying a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites called Geesatcom, with six launches completed between 2022 and 2025, totaling 64 satellites in orbit. The company has partnered with telecommunications firms and conducted commercial validation tests in over 20 countries worldwide.
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