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Eutelsat takes stake in OneWeb following launch of 36 satellites
2021-04-28 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news
Last weekend, OneWeb launched 36 new LEO satellites into orbit, increasing the size of its constellation to 182. This launch follows a previous launch around a month ago that also sent 36 satellites into orbit. OneWeb will require two more 36-satellite launches before the company can reach its interim goal of total UK coverage by the end of the year, with the constellation also able to cover Alaska, Northern Europe, Greenland…read more on TotalTele.com »
Arctic region may be rich in opportunity for OneWeb
2021-03-29 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news
When it comes to connectivity, the Arctic is often considered something of a nonentity. Only around 4 million people live above the Arctic circle, many of whom are indigenous to the region and have limited demand for advanced connectivity. Couple this with the immense difficulty of deploying infrastructure in such harsh, desolate conditions and it is unsurprising that the region is largely ignored by the industry. However, that is not to say that the region is without opportunity. Indeed, as the polar ice caps begin to melt…read more on TotalTele.com »
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OneWeb secures new funds, reduces satellite constellation plan
2021-01-15 10:50:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Satellite communications company OneWeb, which is jointly owned by the UK government and Bharti Global, has secured additional funding from Hughes Network Systems and SoftBank...
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OneWeb emerges from bankruptcy with new CEO
2020-11-22 20:40:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Broadband satellite company OneWeb has successfully emerged from US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after securing all relevant regulatory approvals.
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OneWeb: Minister overrode warning about 400m investment
2020-07-22 22:39:17| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
MPs will probe a 400m investment in the satellite firm after a top civil servant warned of financial risk.
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