OneWeb and Starlink, both extremely keen to start beaming their broadband signals into India, say they are still awaiting regulatory approvals from assorted regulators. A report on April 10th stated that both companies have already met stringent security requirements, including lawful interception and monitoring conditions. However, the final commercial go-ahead is still pending with the […]

Quilty Space analysts have assembled their collected notes, interviews, panel sessions and all-important industry receptions and distilled the information into their main Top 5 takeaways from the Washington Satellite 2026 show which took place in late March. 1: The industry had a mood swing. “Out: the doom and gloom fatalism that defined the last few […]

Eutelsat has highlighted the growing adoption of its OneWeb LEO connectivity service in the global rail market, including the development and testing of new terminals by Kymeta and Hughes Network Systems. Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO service is available to rail operators worldwide through a network of distribution partners, specialised rail integrators, and direct relationships with train operators. […]

Paris-based satellite operator Eutelsat has announced the launch of a new debt offering with a total nominal amount of €1.5 billion in new senior bonds denominated in euros. The amount raised will be mainly used to repay existing expensive debt. Eutelsat is tapping the market at much more favourable terms now that its credit and […]

The West African state’s CRAN (Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia) regulator has licensed OneWeb (and via Q-KON’s distribution partners Echo Namibia, Oblixx Communication Networks (OCN) and RocketNet Namibia) to deliver Eutelsat’s OneWeb Business Broadband satellite connectivity services to Namibia. The examination and compliance has taken a year to complete. The new licence was issued on […]

Eutelsat and Singapore’s Can Marine are partnering to deliver maritime connectivity services leveraging Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation. Can Marine is a maritime connectivity integrator serving commercial shipping and offshore operators. The company provides end-to-end satellite communications solutions, from network design to service delivery and support. Can Marine enables predictable, secure connectivity for modern maritime operations. […]

Eutelsat’s mid-year presentation saw CEO Jean-François Fallacher confirm the financial objectives for the full year ahead (Eutelsat’s financial year end is on June 30th). He noted upgrades from both Moody’s and Fitch ratings agencies. As to the company’s key division, the outstanding highlight was the LEO (OneWeb) activity which rose almost 60 per cent and […]

Maritime shipping giant CMA CGM will install OneWeb satellite kit on its vessels. The deal, structured through Marlink Group, is not a surprise as CMA CGM has been a major investor in Eutelsat since 2022. The agreement will use OneWeb and Eutelsat’s geostationary satellites. CMA CGM is active in more than 170 countries and are […]

The planned IRIS2 highly-secure multi-tier satellite constellation is now being broadened and expanded. The European Space Agency (ESA) said it is prepared to reimburse certain costs in order to expand and develop their existing products and to scale up production. Much of Europe’s existing satellite component suppliers are small scale businesses. ESA said they need […]