Tag: Eutelsat
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Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO Revenue Jumps 69.5 Percent, Now a Quarter of Group Sales
The results follow the formal completion of the Eutelsat and OneWeb combination in September 2023. By pairing geostationary high-throughput satellites with the OneWeb LEO constellation, Eutelsat has positioned itself as a multi-orbit operator competing directly against non-geostationary broadband providers including Starlink and Project Kuiper. While traditional GEO broadcast services face pressure from video cord-cutting, the…
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FCC Proposes Auction of 160 MHz in Upper C-Band Spectrum
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to vote on a proposal to auction 160 megahertz (MHz) of upper C-band spectrum, a move that would require satellite operators to clear frequencies by deploying new satellites and upgrading ground infrastructure. The proposal covers spectrum between 3.98 GHz and 4.14 GHz and is scheduled for a…
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Eutelsat Signs Maritime Connectivity Agreement With Tototheo Global
Eutelsat has signed a new agreement with Cyprus-based connectivity provider Tototheo Global to expand the availability of its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services across maritime, enterprise and government markets. Under the partnership, Tototheo Global will deliver Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity services to maritime customers worldwide and support enterprise, civil government and military connectivity requirements in…
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Eutelsat Completes €5 Billion Refinancing to Support OneWeb Constellation Upgrade
Eutelsat has completed a €5 billion refinancing package, including the issuance of a new €1.5 billion bond, as the satellite operator seeks to lower borrowing costs and fund the modernization of its OneWeb satellite constellation through 2029. The bond issuance, finalized last week, forms the final step in a broader financial restructuring aimed at reshaping…
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Eutelsat Secures French-Backed Financing to Expand OneWeb Satellite Constellation
European satellite communications operator Eutelsat has secured nearly €1 billion in government-backed financing from France to support the expansion of its OneWeb low-Earth-orbit broadband constellation, the company said. The €975 million agreement, announced on Feb. 11, is backed by the French Export Credit Agency and will fund a recently signed contract with Airbus Defence and…
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France Blocks Eutelsat Antenna Sale to EQT Over Strategic Concerns
France has blocked satellite operator Eutelsat from selling its ground-based antenna business to private equity firm EQT, citing concerns that the deal would undermine Europe’s ability to compete with Starlink, Bloomberg reported. The proposed transaction, valued at about €550 million (£550 million), would have seen EQT Infrastructure acquire a majority stake in Eutelsat’s Ground Station…
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Eutelsat, Gogo and Immfly Team Up on OneWeb Connectivity for Narrowbody Aircraft
Eutelsat is partnering with Gogo and Immfly to introduce a new in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution aimed at narrowbody aircraft and regional jets that currently lack onboard internet access. The companies announced the offering on Jan. 22, saying commercial availability is planned for later this year. The service will be delivered by Immfly and will use…
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MaiaSpace Signs Multi-Launch Deal With Eutelsat for OneWeb Constellation
French launch vehicle developer MaiaSpace has signed a multi-launch agreement with satellite operator Eutelsat to support the expansion of the OneWeb low Earth orbit broadband constellation, the company said on Jan. 15. The agreement will see MaiaSpace conduct multiple launches to deploy OneWeb satellites into low Earth orbit and could represent the majority of Maia’s…
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Eutelsat Adds 340 Satellites to Airbus Order for OneWeb LEO Network
Eutelsat has expanded its order with Airbus for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, increasing the total to 440 units as it moves to strengthen and expand the OneWeb constellation following a recent capital raise. The latest agreement, announced on Jan. 12, 2026, adds 340 satellites to an initial order of 100 placed in December 2024.…
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UK Space Agency Allocates £7 Million to Advance Next-Generation Satellite Technologies
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has awarded nearly £7 million ($9 million) to five projects developing new satellite communications capabilities under the European Space Agency’s ARTES programme, the agency said on Friday. Funding was allocated to Orbit Fab, Goonhilly Earth Station, Vicinity Technologies, Archangel Lightworks working with Eutelsat, and Viasat UK. The projects focus on…