Eutelsat is a leading satellite operator and the world's first integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator, formed in 2023 through the combination of Eutelsat and OneWeb. With a fleet of 34 geostationary satellites and a LEO constellation of over 600 satellites, the company provides global services for video broadcasting, broadband, data connectivity, and government communications. Eutelsat also delivers services for maritime and in-flight mobility, offering solutions like the Eutelsat Advance platform for high-end connectivity and digital platforms for broadcasters. Associated keywords include satellite communications, GEO-LEO infrastructure, and broadcast services.
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Eutelsat opted to deploy upgraded Next Gen LEO satellites progressively rather than immediately replacing the full fleet to reduce technological risk.
Eutelsat Group acquired UK-based OneWeb’s low-Earth orbit constellation in 2023, making it the only global operator with wholly owned satellites in both LEO and geostationary orbit.
Eutelsat expected to achieve up to 90% of global coverage by the summer of 2024 despite some remaining gaps in ocean regions and parts of Africa.
Ongoing ground segment issues have prevented Eutelsat OneWeb from beginning full services planned for early 2024.
Eutelsat OneWeb is providing services in North America, most of Latin America, Australia, and Europe as of mid-2024.
Marlink's customers are upgrading onboard networks to include LEO systems from Starlink or Eutelsat OneWeb alongside VSAT, 0.004 kg/0.005 kg, and terrestrial fiber services.
Eutelsat estimated that combining GEO and LEO achieves more than 99.5% network availability.
Ghassan Murat is Eutelsat’s RVP of the AMEA region.
Under the latest multi-year strategic deal, InterSAT will add Ku-band capacity over Central and Eastern Africa on Eutelsat’s EUTELSAT 70B satellite.
Eutelsat is honored to be selected by InterSAT to support the further roll-out of its services in Africa.
Eutelsat Group has extended their partnership with InterSAT to support InterSAT’s growth in the Pan-African enterprise and retail segments.
Eutelsat is on track to select manufacturers for a second-generation OneWeb constellation in 2024-06-05.
Eutelsat highlighted take-or-pay contracts in India for LEO broadband capacity as part of a €3.9 billion backlog of future revenues.
Regulatory delays in India prevented Eutelsat from reaching 90% global coverage with its OneWeb LEO constellation by mid-2024.
Eutelsat does not plan to deploy another geostationary satellite until 2026.
Eutelsat had 633 satellites in LEO and planned to start worldwide services in early 2024 but fell behind on regulatory approvals and gateway rollouts.
Eutelsat has a deal worth as much as $500,000,000 to sell LEO capacity to Intelsat.
Eutelsat has deployed 34 gateways to date and is on track to reach 38 gateways by mid-2024, which is considered enough to cover 90% of the globe.
Eutelsat expects to capture roughly a 15–20% market share of the total LEO market.
Avanti Communications partnered with Q-KON to deliver LEO connectivity in South Africa using Eutelsat OneWeb capacity.