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VEON Partners with Starlink to Transform Connectivity in Conflict Zones

8/8/2025

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VEON is revolutionizing connectivity in emerging markets by teaming up with Starlink, Project Kuiper, and OneWeb, tackling infrastructure hurdles in conflict zones like Ukraine. In contrast, Eutelsat, despite facing a €1.1 billion net loss, is seeing a modest revenue boost by prioritizing lucrative government contracts and low Earth orbit operations.

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Story summary

VEON is revolutionizing connectivity in emerging markets by teaming up with Starlink, Project Kuiper, and OneWeb, tackling infrastructure hurdles in conflict zones like Ukraine. In contrast, Eutelsat, despite facing a €1.1 billion net loss, is seeing a modest revenue boost by prioritizing lucrative government contracts and low Earth orbit operations.