OneWeb (Eutelsat)
LEO AvailableLEO connectivity for enterprise and government
Max Speed
195 Mbps
Latency
30–70ms
From
Enterprise
Satellites
654
About OneWeb (Eutelsat)
"Deliver connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities everywhere through a responsible, multi-orbit satellite network."
OneWeb was founded in 2012 by Greg Wyler, a serial satellite entrepreneur, with the vision of connecting the unconnected. The company launched its first six satellites in February 2019 and began rapidly deploying its constellation. Then came a dramatic near-death experience: in March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, OneWeb filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after its primary investor SoftBank pulled funding.
A consortium led by the UK government and India's Bharti Global acquired OneWeb in July 2020, injecting $1 billion to resume operations. By March 2023, OneWeb completed its full 648-satellite constellation - making it the first LEO broadband constellation to reach full planned deployment. Launches were disrupted in February 2022 when Russia's invasion of Ukraine halted Roscosmos cooperation, forcing OneWeb to switch to Indian and SpaceX rockets.
In September 2023, OneWeb merged with French satellite operator Eutelsat, creating Eutelsat Group - a combined LEO and GEO fleet offering multi-orbit connectivity. In January 2026, the group ordered 340 next-generation 5G-integrated satellites from Airbus. Currently serving enterprise, government, maritime, and aviation customers, the company has not yet launched a direct consumer offering.
Specifications
- Download Speed
- 50–195 Mbps
- Upload Speed
- 10–32 Mbps
- Latency
- 30–70ms
- Data Cap
- Unlimited (plan-dependent)
- Orbit Type
- LEO
- Constellation
- 654 satellites
- Parent Company
- Eutelsat Group
- Subscribers
- Not disclosed
For context: Netflix 4K needs ~25 Mbps, video calls need ~5 Mbps. Latency under 100ms is good for gaming; under 300ms works for video calls. GEO satellites (600ms+) have noticeable delay on interactive tasks.
Hardware & Installation
- Equipment Cost
- TBD
- Note
- Enterprise pricing through authorized partners
- Dish Type
- Electronically steered antenna
- Installation Required
- Professional install required
- Portable
- No
Pricing Plans
OneWeb (Eutelsat) does not offer public consumer pricing. Service is available through enterprise contracts or authorized partners. Enterprise pricing through authorized partners.
Timeline
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OneWeb founded by Greg Wyler
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First 6 OneWeb satellites launched
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Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Acquired by UK Government and Bharti Global
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Full 648-satellite constellation completed
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Merged with Eutelsat to form Eutelsat Group
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340 next-gen 5G-integrated satellites ordered from Airbus
Customer Sentiment
OneWeb operates exclusively in the enterprise and government market. There are no consumer reviews. Enterprise customers report reliable low-latency connectivity, particularly valued in maritime, aviation, and remote government applications.
Sentiment verified 2026-03-24. Reviews change - check the platform for latest.
Availability
OneWeb (Eutelsat) operates in 50+ countries globally. We feature 17 countries below with detailed local data.
Full 654-satellite constellation complete. Global coverage. 440 next-gen satellites ordered (Jan-Feb 2026, €1B financing, first 100-sat batch delivery end 2026). $5.8B debt refinancing completed March 6, 2026. Also contracted 264 IRIS2 LEO satellites at €2.1B for EU sovereign connectivity program.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Enterprise only
🇦🇺 Australia
Enterprise only
🇨🇦 Canada
Enterprise only
🇫🇷 France
Enterprise only - Eutelsat HQ
🇯🇵 Japan
Enterprise only
🇧🇷 Brazil
Enterprise only
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Enterprise only
🇮🇳 India
Enterprise via Bharti Airtel
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Enterprise only
🇰🇷 South Korea
Enterprise only
🇿🇦 South Africa
Enterprise only
🇹🇷 Turkey
Enterprise only
🇵🇱 Poland
Enterprise only
🇪🇸 Spain
Enterprise only
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Enterprise only
🇮🇹 Italy
Enterprise only
🇩🇪 Germany
Enterprise only
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- + Complete LEO constellation - fully operational globally
- + Low latency (30–70ms) competitive with Starlink
- + Strong government and military contracts
- + Next-gen 5G-integrated satellites in production
Limitations
- - No direct consumer offerings - enterprise only
- - Pricing not publicly available
- - Requires authorized partner for access
- - Smaller constellation than Starlink
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Methodology
All data on this page is sourced from official company announcements, regulatory filings, and independent speed-test databases. Speeds shown are advertised ranges - actual performance varies by location, time of day, and network congestion. We do not fabricate specifications: where data is unavailable, we show "TBD."
- [1] Eutelsat OneWeb official website - accessed 2026-03-24
- [2] Eutelsat Group investor relations - merger and fleet updates - accessed 2026-03-24
- [3] UK Government DCMS - OneWeb acquisition announcement - accessed 2026-03-24
- [4] Airbus Defence & Space - next-gen satellite contract announcement - accessed 2026-03-24