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Eutelsat, Voimatel deliver LEO connectivity services in Finland

Eutelsat and Voimatel, a Finnish provider of telco and digital infrastructure services, has announced a partner agreement for Eutelsat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services in Finland. Voimatel will integrate Eutelsat’s LEO connectivity services into its network solutions, combining satellite and terrestrial connectivity to support critical network infrastructure. The solution will deliver communications for enterprise […]

June 8, 2026

Eutelsat shares crash despite good news

Eutelsat suffered a significant 23 per cent fall in its share price last week to just €3.05. Taking a longer view its shares are up year-on-year by 70 per cent. It seems there are anxieties about its end-of-year trading (Eutelsat’s trading year ends on June 30th) with concerns about its debt load. Eutelsat’s net debt […]

June 7, 2026

France: World Cup 2026 in UHD on M6 via Fransat

The M6 Group will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament matches live and in Ultra High Definition (UHD) via Fransat, Eutelsat’s free-to-air DTH satellite platform for French DTT channels. Thanks to the the Eutelsat 5 West B satellite, viewers across mainland France will be able to watch the event in UHD without reception or bandwidth […]

June 5, 2026

Research: Starlink speeds surge 45% in Europe

Research from Luke Kehoe, Lead Industry Analyst at Ookla, reveals that low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband is no longer just a niche backup plan—it is actively filling the continent’s toughest connectivity gaps. Starlink’s role as a low-Earth orbit broadband provider is clearest in those remaining gaps. Across Europe, the service is most visible where fixed […]

May 26, 2026By Chris Forrester

Eutelsat, Anuvu sign new capacity contract

Eutelsat and Anuvu, a provider of inflight entertainment (IFE) and high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) technologies for airlines, VIP/VVIP aircraft, and other mobility markets, have signed a new multi-year agreement for capacity on the Eutelsat 10B satellite. Under the agreement, Anuvu will leverage high-throughput Ku capacity on Eutelsat 10B to enhance its in-flight connectivity services, including […]

May 26, 2026

Eutelsat re-commits to sub-Saharan Africa

Eutelsat, speaking at last week’s ITU Global Symposium for regulators in Ankara, Turkey, pledged to connect an additional 2 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. The pledge was made under the International Telecommunication Union’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, the same framework under which Eutelsat made, and surpassed, its first connectivity pledge. Eutelsat’s renewed commitment follows […]

May 19, 2026By Chris Forrester

Bank rates Eutelsat ‘Neutral’

BNP Paribas equity analyst Geoffrey D’Halluin has reiterated the firm’s opinion on satellite operator Eutelsat with a ’Neutral’ rating, although saying that the bank has “tweaked” its guidance and raised its price target from €2.1 per share to €2.7. BNP Paribas says that Eutelsat’s LEO revenues will grow by 50 per cent y-o-y. The bank […]

May 19, 2026

No decision on IRIS2 yet

The negotiations which should have led to a decision (the Rendezvous-1/RDV-1 stage) are running late. These past few days have seen both SES and Eutelsat make comments on the discussions. They are the key players in the SpaceRISE consortium (along with Hispasat) and responsible for the scheme. The industry was expecting a decision by April […]

May 15, 2026

Qatar Media selects Eutelsat to launch QBC Business Channel

Eutelsat has announced the launch of QBC Business Economic Channel by Qatar Media Corporation, broadcasting in 4K via Eutelsat’s 7/8° West video neighbourhood. The new channel, first of its kind in Qatar and available immediately, delivers financial news, market insights, and expert analysis to audiences across the MENA region. The 7/8° West video neighbourhood is […]

May 14, 2026

Eutelsat Q3: LEO revenues grow 65%

Paris-based satellite operator Eutelsat reported its Q3 2026 and 9-month trading results after the market closed on May 12th. Its headline results were: • Q3 Operating Verticals revenues of €283.7 million, up 0.9 per cent YoY • Sustained double digit growth in Connectivity, driven by LEO-enabled solutions, up 65 per cent YoY • Successful conclusion […]

May 13, 2026By Chris Forrester