There are signs that the absence of the satellite network will make the country’s planned spring offensive harder to mount. We explain how it is already affecting the front lines https://t.co/faPWdRSWuy ...

Launching its own satellite network is not realistic https://t.co/7Lz5s9rKOU ...

Core Viewpoint - Eutelsat emphasizes that the upcoming IRIS2 satellite network must meet customer expectations regarding pricing and performance to be commercially viable, especially in comparison to competitors like Starlink and Amazon's LEO [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The IRIS2 satellite network has a budget of approximately 10.6 billion euros ($12.6 billion) and is expected to start operating around 2029 [1] - Eutelsat plans to launch its next-generation OneWeb satellites alongside IRIS2 after 2030, with the new satellites being significantly more advanced than the current fleet [1] Group 2: Market Competition - Major telecom companies, including Orange and Deutsche Telekom, have indicated that the European system must be competitive with Starlink and Amazon's planned low Earth orbit network to attract customers [1] - Orange and Telekom executives highlighted that performance, security, and cost will be key factors influencing customer choice in satellite services [1] Group 3: Industry Insights - Eutelsat's CEO, JeanFrançois Fallacher, noted that the market is expecting competitive services and pricing, reflecting sentiments from industry leaders [1] - The current first-generation fleet of OneWeb satellites, consisting of 600 units, is based on technology that is a decade old, while U.S. competitors are advancing with newer satellite deployments [1]

SpaceX has submitted a trademark application for Starlink Mobile, suggesting that the Elon Musk-led company may intend to establish a mobile carrier using its fast-growing satellite network https://t.co/m4R5QpNoei ...

Amazon is rebranding its Project Kuiper broadband satellite network with a new name, Amazon Leo, as the company scales up the service to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink https://t.co/tlmExNdwCC ...