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 operates a fleet of geostationary satellites and is developing a low Earth orbit constellation called Eutelsat ELO targeting Internet of Things connectivity.
Eutelsat’s investment leaves OneWeb almost fully funded and the company is well advanced in securing its remaining funding needs in 2021.
Eutelsat Communications will invest $550,000,000 in OneWeb for the subscription of a circa 24% equity stake, becoming a leading shareholder alongside the UK Government and Bharti Global.
Part of Eutelsat’s investment in OneWeb will be funded by $507,000,000 that Eutelsat received from clearing C-band spectrum in the United States for terrestrial 0.005 kg networks.
Eutelsat’s $550,000,000 investment will be 100% cash financed from Eutelsat’s liquidity position of €1.9 billion as of end-March 2021 and $507,000,000 in US C-Band auction proceeds.
The closing of Eutelsat’s $550,000,000 investment in OneWeb is expected in H2 2021 subject to regulatory authorizations.
Viasat is working toward closing a deal to buy Eutelsat’s stake in their European joint venture that includes the KA-SAT broadband satellite and a wholesale distribution business.
Eutelsat selected Airbus to build Eutelsat 36D, a replacement satellite slated for launch in 2024.
Eutelsat Communications ordered a geostationary satellite called Eutelsat 36D from Airbus for a launch in 2024.
Eutelsat 36C is providing services from the 36° East orbital position.
Eutelsat ordered six satellites for launches between 2021 and 2024.
Eutelsat 36D will replace Eutelsat 36B well before Eutelsat 36B reaches the end of its life in 2026 at the 36° East orbital position.
Eutelsat operates a fleet of 37 satellites that serve more than a billion users in 150 countries.
Eutelsat’s Konnect VHTS satellite is expected to become operational in 2022.
Eutelsat expects to negotiate the lease deal for capacity return by July 2021.
Eutelsat intends to take back capacity leased from Nilesat over the 7|8 degrees West hotspot.
Eutelsat acquired Bigblu’s broadband business in Europe to expand its service offerings.
Thales Alenia Space is the latest addition to Exotrail's list of customers, which also includes CNES and Eutelsat.
Airbus’ Portsmouth team delivered the EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13F Communications Module to Toulouse where it joined the Stevenage- and Toulouse-produced Service Module.
Eutelsat's Konnect Easy offers 30 Mbps with no data caps for €29.99 per month.