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2026
Arianespace launches two telecommunications satellites
Arianespace launched two telecommunications satellites into orbit from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana: Star One D2 for Brazilian operator Embratel and EUTELSAT QUANTUM for Eutelsat.
2021
Eutelsat announces Advance managed connectivity service
Eutelsat announced Advance, a new end-to-end managed connectivity service tailored to maritime, aviation, enterprise, government, and telecom markets.
2021
Viasat completes purchase of Euro Broadband Infrastructure
Viasat completed its purchase of Euro Broadband Infrastructure, acquiring Eutelsat’s remaining 51% share and gaining full ownership of the KA-SAT satellite and related ground infrastructure.
2021
OneWeb secures $550 million investment from Eutelsat
OneWeb announced that it secured $550 million in funding from Eutelsat, which was to receive an approximately 24% equity stake, bringing OneWeb's total funding to $1.9 billion. Completion was expected in the second half of 2021, subject to regulatory approvals.
2020
Eutelsat begins direct Konnect broadband distribution
Eutelsat began direct broadband distribution through its Konnect retail distribution arm in Europe and Africa. Initial retail distribution focused on the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2020
BluTV launches Brazilian broadcast platform
1Sat Telecomunicaçoes launched BluTV, a direct-to-home broadcast platform for the Brazilian market, using coverage from Eutelsat's EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite.
2020
Orange secures Eutelsat KONNECT capacity for satellite broadband in France
Orange purchased all available capacity on Eutelsat's KONNECT satellite, which covers all of France. The agreement provides for Orange customers to receive high-speed fixed satellite broadband service starting in January 2021.
2020
Arianespace launches EUTELSAT KONNECT and GSAT-30
Arianespace launched a dual-satellite Ariane 5 mission, placing EUTELSAT KONNECT and GSAT-30 into geostationary transfer orbit. EUTELSAT KONNECT was launched for Eutelsat.
2019
Eutelsat plans layoffs and spending cuts
Eutelsat Communications was preparing to lay off around 100 employees and freeze wages and hiring as it sought to return to growth.
2019
Eutelsat launches IoT First connectivity service
Eutelsat Communications launched Eutelsat IoT First, a satellite-based Internet of Things connectivity service operating via its geostationary satellites.
2019
Eutelsat announces IoT FIRST satellite connectivity service
Eutelsat Communications announced the launch of Eutelsat IoT FIRST, an integrated satellite-based IoT connectivity service operating in Ku-band.
2019
ILS launches EUTELSAT 5 West B satellite
International Launch Services successfully launched Eutelsat Communications’ EUTELSAT 5 West B satellite into super-synchronous transfer orbit on October 9. The satellite was intended to replace EUTELSAT 5 West A at 5 degrees West after further maneuvers and in-orbit tests.