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Eutelsat Battles Starlink for Ukraine's Satellite Dominance

3/20/2025

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Eutelsat is feeling the heat as Elon Musk's Starlink takes the lead in Ukraine's satellite internet scene. Musk touts Starlink as crucial for Ukraine's defense, pushing Kyiv to explore other options. Eutelsat's CEO, Eva Berneke, insists their service provides "perfect coverage," while the company strives to bolster European communications independence amidst worries about dependence on foreign giants like SpaceX.

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Eutelsat is feeling the heat as Elon Musk's Starlink takes the lead in Ukraine's satellite internet scene. Musk touts Starlink as crucial for Ukraine's defense, pushing Kyiv to explore other options. Eutelsat's CEO, Eva Berneke, insists their service provides "perfect coverage," while the company strives to bolster European communications independence amidst worries about dependence on foreign giants like SpaceX.