The British company OneWeb announced its readiness to make satellite Internet available throughout the planet
What is known
OneWeb recently deployed in orbit 36spacecraft, increasing the total number of its satellites to 618 units. The company said that this is enough for it to provide broadband to its customers.
A constellation of 36 satellites went into orbitfrom India. The spacecraft were launched into orbit by the Indian Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III rocket. OneWeb also cooperates with SpaceX after it terminated the agreement with the Russian company Roscosmos in 2022.
OneWeb CEO Neil MastersonMaterson said that in May the operator will be able to offer satellite Internet to its customers in 48 US states. Global coverage will be provided before the end of this year.
At the same time, he stressed that between OneWeb and SpaceXno competition. Elon Musk's Starlink satellite Internet is primarily aimed at the consumer segment of the market. The British operator offers its services to corporate clients and government organizations.