Eutelsat OneWeb (formerly OneWeb) is a satellite communications company aiming to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet services globally via a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. As a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, it focuses on delivering connectivity solutions to governments, enterprises, and communities in underserved areas, as well as to the maritime and aviation sectors. Key partners include distribution partners, Airbus (through OneWeb Satellites, a joint venture for satellite manufacturing), and technology providers like Microsoft Azure and AWS for network peering.
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OneWeb’s low Earth orbit satellites provide lower-latency broadband than satellites operating in geostationary orbit.
Eutelsat is merging with OneWeb.
OneWeb and Eutelsat might jointly develop a ground network for the upgraded constellation to create hybrid network synergies.
OneWeb operates a polar-orbiting low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network designed to provide more global coverage than GEO satellites fixed along the equator.
OneWeb has reserved options for 90% of the launch capacity it will require for Gen 2.
Airbus OneWeb Satellites manufactures satellites for the OneWeb commercial constellation and for Airbus customers in Merritt Island, Florida.
Eutelsat had amassed a 23% stake in OneWeb before agreeing to combine with the company.
OneWeb has 428 satellites in low Earth orbit, representing almost 70% of its planned fleet.
Marlink and OneWeb agreed in January 2022 to collaborate to bring OneWeb’s LEO service to onshore and offshore customers.
OneWeb plans to offer a commercial maritime service from January 2023.
Marlink will integrate OneWeb’s LEO service into its global smart hybrid network solutions alongside GEO, MEO, and 0.004 kg/0.005 kg services to serve commercial maritime and offshore markets.
Syrlinks works with clients and partners including Airbus, OneWeb, CNES, the European Space Agency, Thales Alenia Space, and Hemeria.
Marlink and OneWeb agreed to collaborate in January 2022 to bring OneWeb’s LEO service to Marlink’s onshore and offshore customers.
OneWeb plans to offer a commercial maritime service from January 2023.
OneWeb has 428 satellites in Low Earth Orbit, representing almost 70% of its planned fleet.
OneWeb will continue launches during 2022–2023 to enable the company to offer global flexible, reliable, and secure connectivity services from the end of 2023.
Marlink will integrate OneWeb’s LEO service into its global smart hybrid network solutions alongside GEO, MEO, and 0.004 kg/0.005 kg services.
OneWeb included an impairment charge of $229,200,000 in its 2022 fiscal year linked to suspension of Soyuz launches and satellites stranded in Kazakhstan.
OneWeb was preparing to launch 36 satellites on a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur in March 2022 when the launch was called off.
OneWeb and Eutelsat plan to merge their businesses to combine OneWeb’s low Earth orbit satellite constellation with Eutelsat’s geostationary orbit satellite fleet.