June 3rd, 2025 10:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat in Talks to Raise EUR 1.5 Billion for LEO Expansion; Receives License from South Korea: Report

Eutelsat is in discussions with investors to raise EUR 1.5 billion to support the expansion of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operations, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. The funding would be directed toward enhancing Eutelsat's LEO activities, which stem from its recent merger with OneWeb. The combined satellite fleet now includes more than 650 LEO satellites, offering approximately 1.1 terabits per second of... Read More

April 3rd, 2025 6:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom: Amazon’s Project Kuiper First Batch Satellite Launch; Eutelsat OneWeb LEO Services, and More

The race to expand satellite connectivity is accelerating, with major players launching new initiatives to enhance global internet access, in-flight connectivity, and IoT solutions. Amazon's Project Kuiper is set to deploy its first full batch of LEO satellites, marking a crucial step in its broadband expansion. Meanwhile, Eutelsat has activated OneWeb’s LEO services for commercial and business aviation, and Myriota has added new satellites to strengthen its IoT network. In... Read More

March 18th, 2025 10:35 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink to Offer Better Speeds than OneWeb, Jio-SES: Report

Starlink, a SpaceX owned satellite broadband service provider is soon going to enter the Indian market. The necessary approvals will arrive soon for the company, and it can immediately start services. Starlink has already built its global constellation of LEO (low earth orbit) satellites and has much higher capacity than rivals Jio-SES and OneWeb. As per an ET report, while Jio-SES and OneWeb can offer around 30-50 Gigabytes per second... Read More

December 18th, 2024 7:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat Signs Agreement with Airbus for 100 LEO Satellites to Expand OneWeb Constellation

Eutelsat Group, which combines Eutelsat and OneWeb, has signed a contract with its long-standing partner Airbus Defence and Space to build the extension of its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation. Airbus has manufactured all the satellites in the current OneWeb fleet. Under the new agreement, Airbus will build 100 satellites for the first batches of the extension, with deliveries starting by the end of 2026. Also Read: Telebras and SES... Read More

November 12th, 2024 8:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

SmartCIC Launches LEO Satellite Service Powered by Starlink

SmartCIC Global Services, the global connectivity and managed services arm of SmartCIC Group, has announced the launch of its managed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service, which the company plans to rapidly deploy across 30 countries. The company said the new offering provides secure, scalable and cost-effective connectivity across remote and challenging locations. The LEO satellite service also expands SmartCIC's Through-the-Line solution, which delivers field services and end-to-end connectivity across... Read More

August 26th, 2024 3:29 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Nigeria Deploys Eutelsat OneWeb Satellite Dish for Enhanced Connectivity

Airtel Business Nigeria announced that it has successfully set up a satellite dish in Lagos for Eutelsat OneWeb's LEO satellite broadband service. This installation brings high-speed internet to remote areas, enhancing connectivity across Nigeria, the company said. The newly installed dish will provide internet at up to 100 Mbps with latency of less than 100 milliseconds. Also Read: Airtel Nigeria and IHS Towers Renew and Expand Tower Tenancies Partnership Training... Read More

August 17th, 2024 1:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat and Bayobab Partner to Enhance Connectivity Across Africa

Eutelsat Group and Bayobab, a subsidiary of MTN Group, have signed a multi-year agreement for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capacity on Eutelsat's OneWeb constellation. This partnership aims to expand connectivity for enterprises, cellular backhaul, and rural coverage, enhancing network performance and customer experience across the continent, the joint statement said. Also Read: Eutelsat Group Enters Exclusive Deal with EQT for Sale of Ground Infrastructure Assets OneWeb's LEO Satellites for Connectivity... Read More

March 18th, 2024 2:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb Gets Trial Spectrum in India: Report

Eutelsat OneWeb, a satellite communications (satcom) services operator, has been eyeing to launch commercial services in India. In a major development, the company has reportedly received trial spectrum from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in the Ku and Ka bands for 90 days. According to an ET report, the satcom operator got the spectrum by applying through the administrative route (for a nominal application fee). The Ku band is frequencies... Read More

March 12th, 2024 5:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Aims to Launch Services by June in India: Report

OneWeb, a global satellite communications (satcom) player, has applied to get spectrum in India to start services. The company has all the necessary licenses and approvals from the Indian government and is only waiting for the spectrum to launch commercial services. According to a PTI report, OneWeb aims to launch commercial services in India by June 2024. The report, quoting Shivaji Chatterjee, President and Managing Director, Hughes Communications India Private... Read More

December 25th, 2023 1:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb to Target B2B Space in India

Eutelsat OneWeb, a global satellite communications (satcom) company, will target B2B (business-t0-business) space in India. The satcom player was one of the first companies to receive the necessary approvals from the government of India and the regulator to offer satellite broadband services in the country. Eutelsat OneWeb showcased its solutions at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 and they are currently not meant for consumers. Airtel will play a major... Read More

November 10th, 2023 11:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio and OneWeb Have the Necessary Licenses to Offer Satellite Internet

Jio Satellite Communications Ltd and Eutelsat OneWeb have received the necessary licenses to offer satellite internet in India. Both companies have the GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) license along with a pan-India ISP (Internet Service Provider) license. According to a report from the Financial Express, DoT on Wednesday allotted ISP-A along with a VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) license to OneWeb. Jio had bagged the ISP license in... Read More

October 19th, 2023 11:01 AM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb Sings MoU with ACJ to Offer Satellite Internet on VIP Aircraft

Eutelsat OneWeb, the newly merged entity of Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) to offer satellite internet connectivity on the current and future fleet of VIP aircraft. Before the merger, OneWeb completed its planned constellation of LEO (low earth orbit) satellites to offer broadband connectivity to consumers via space globally. Now, the ACJ aircraft will be equipped with the... Read More

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