European leaders are evaluating Eutelsat as a potential alternative to Elon Musk's Starlink for satellite communications in Ukraine, particularly due to concerns regarding reliance on US infrastructure amid changing US policies toward Ukraine. Eutelsat's CEO has stated that discussions with European officials are intensifying to assess their capabilities. Eutelsat, which merged with OneWeb, operates at higher orbits with fewer satellites compared to Starlink's vast constellation, but claims to offer comparable connectivity options suitable for critical communications in the ongoing conflict.
Eutelsat's capabilities in terms of coverage and latency now offer a strong alternative to Starlink, especially critical for Ukraine's communication needs amidst the conflict.
Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke emphasized that discussions with European leaders are increasing to explore ways to replace Starlink, especially given recent shifts in US support.
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