OneWeb

What OneWeb does

OneWeb is a London-headquartered, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications operator founded in 2012 by Greg Wyler. Since September 2023 it has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eutelsat Communications SA following an all-share combination that created the world's first integrated GEO-LEO multi-orbit satellite operator. OneWeb's core asset is a constellation of approximately 632 operational LEO satellites (from a planned 648) deployed across 12 orbital planes, delivering pole-to-pole low-latency broadband connectivity that complements Eutelsat's 31-satellite GEO fleet.

The company's core products are subscription-based satellite connectivity services delivered exclusively to enterprise and government customers across five primary verticals: government and defense, maritime, aviation, telecommunications backhaul, and enterprise/energy/mining. Distribution occurs through direct enterprise field sales and channel partnerships with system integrators, telecommunications operators (Orange, Tusass, Telstra, Airtel), aviation service providers (Gogo for business jets), and regional strategic partners (Neom, Tampnet). Revenue is generated through multi-year, custom-priced B2B contracts with pricing based on bandwidth, coverage, and service-level requirements. OneWeb reported revenue of approximately €111 million in the six months ending December 31, 2025, representing 60% year-on-year growth and approximately one-fifth of Eutelsat Group's consolidated revenue.

The company is privately held and is part of Eutelsat Group, whose shareholders include the French and British governments following a €1.5 billion state-led capital raise in late 2025. OneWeb has cumulatively raised approximately $2.7 billion from investors including the UK Government, Bharti Global, SoftBank, and Hanwha Systems, and has secured approximately €1 billion in ECA-backed financing for an additional 340 Gen 2 satellites from Airbus. Named customers include the Indian Navy, Indian Army, UK Ministry of Defence, Dassault Falcon operators, Telstra, Orange, Tusass, Gogo, and Neom. The company has approximately 251-500 employees and operates from London with global service reach.

Name

OneWeb

Legal name

OneWeb Ltd.

Website

https://oneweb.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OneWeb operates a 632-satellite Low Earth Orbit constellation, now part of Eutelsat Group, providing low-latency broadband connectivity exclusively to enterprise, government, defense, maritime, aviation, and telecom backhaul customers via B2B multi-year contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Communications

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Satellite Telecommunications (51741)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Backhaul & Trunking for Telecom Operators (Cellular Backhaul, Roaming Extension) (HDAIAJAC), Satellite Ground Segment & Gateway Services (Teleports, Gateways, Ground Station-as-a-Service) (HDAIAJAH), Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM), Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Satellite broadband services
• LEO satellite communications
• Multi-orbit connectivity
• Satellite backhaul solutions
• Enterprise satellite internet

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Satellite Connectivity Services: OneWeb generates revenue primarily through satellite broadband connectivity services to enterprise and government customers. Revenue is subscription-based with usage components for enterprise deployments in maritime, aviation, defense, and telecommunications sectors.
2. LEO Constellation Revenue Growth: OneWeb's revenues grew 60% year-on-year to approximately €111 million in the six months ending December 31, 2025, contributing approximately one-fifth of Eutelsat's group revenue.
3. Aviation Connectivity Services: Partnership with Gogo for in-flight connectivity on business jets using Galileo system powered by OneWeb LEO network, offering speeds up to 60 Mbps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OneWeb operates a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation of approximately 648 satellites delivering low-latency, high-throughput broadband connectivity globally. Following its 2023 merger with Eutelsat, the company provides integrated GEO-LEO multi-orbit connectivity services to enterprise, government, maritime, aviation, and telecommunications customers. Services include connectivity, network backhaul, broadcast distribution, and secure communications for defense and civil government applications.

Product overview

OneWeb, now merged with Eutelsat, operates as a high-performance multi-orbit satellite communications operator combining GEO (geostationary) and LEO (low Earth orbit) satellite networks. The core product offering is the OneWeb LEO Constellation of approximately 650 satellites providing low-latency broadband connectivity, which is integrated with Eutelsat's GEO fleet of 36 satellites. Together these form the world's first and only fully operational GEO-LEO network (aside from Starlink), serving government, enterprise, aviation, maritime, and telecom backhaul customers. The portfolio includes broadcast and video services (6,400+ TV channels), aviation connectivity, enterprise connectivity solutions, government satellite services, maritime connectivity, telecom backhaul services, and consumer satellite internet via Konnect. OneWeb operates exclusively as a B2B (business-to-business) provider, selling capacity and connectivity services to partners rather than directly to consumers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OneWeb LEO Constellation Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation providing low-latency, high-throughput broadband connectivity deployed pole-to-pole with global coverage for enterprise, government, and maritime customers.
• Government Satellite Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of approximately 60% year-on-year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor, core, strategic and regional.

• EutelsatflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEutelsat completed an all-share combination with OneWeb in September 2023, merging OneWeb's LEO constellation with Eutelsat's GEO satellite business. The combined entity operates as a multi-orbit satellite operator with approximately €592 million in first-half revenue.
• TrustComm Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOneWeb announced acquisition of Texas-based TrustComm Inc. to expand satellite communication services for U.S. government clients, particularly the Department of Defense. Expected closing in 2021 following regulatory approvals.
• MDA Space Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationMDA Space contracted by Airbus to design and build over 880 Ka-band steerable antennas and 440 Ku-band user replacement antennas for OneWeb constellation extension. Repeat order following initial delivery of approximately 2,000 antennas since 2016.
• ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerEutelsat (OneWeb parent) in talks with ISRO for satellite launch services to diversify beyond SpaceX and Ariane rockets following loss of Russian Soyuz access. Partnership completed in six months per company statements.
• NeomstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner$200 million joint venture with Neom Tech and Digital Holding Company to provide satellite connectivity to the Middle East and East Africa, supporting Saudi Arabia's smart city project.
• TampnetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Tampnet to expand satellite connectivity services for offshore energy operations, providing high-speed connectivity for maritime and energy sector customers.
• OrangecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecommunications partnership with Orange offering connectivity services ranging from community broadband to mission-critical maritime operations across Orange's service territories.
• Tusass (Greenland)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Tusass providing connectivity services in Greenland, offering community broadband and mission-critical maritime operations for the region.
• Gogo Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationGogo's Galileo connectivity system powered by OneWeb LEO network received FAA and EASA STC approvals for installation on Dassault Falcon business jets, offering speeds up to 60 Mbps.
• Airbus Defence and SpacecoreTechnology or IntegrationEutelsat secured €1 billion ECA-backed financing for 340 additional LEO satellites from Airbus, manufactured at Airbus' Toulouse facility. Contract supplements 100 satellites already on order for constellation expansion.
• AirtelstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership between Eutelsat and Airtel to provide OneWeb LEO connectivity supporting Indian Army relief efforts in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, enabling telemedicine consultations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• SpaceX Starlink: SpaceX's Starlink is the world's largest LEO satellite broadband operator with ~10,262 satellites, competing directly with OneWeb in enterprise, government, maritime, and aviation connectivity. It is the only other fully-operational global LEO constellation and the primary competitive benchmark.
• Telesat: Telesat is developing its Lightspeed LEO constellation targeting enterprise, government, and telecom backhaul customers with low-latency broadband. It is one of the closest direct competitors to OneWeb's LEO enterprise-connectivity thesis.

Broad incumbents

• Eutelsat Communications SA: Eutelsat is OneWeb's parent company following the 2023 all-share merger, combining GEO satellites with OneWeb's LEO constellation. It serves as both owner and largest channel partner, providing the multi-orbit integration that differentiates OneWeb.
• SES S.A. SES operates a multi-orbit network combining GEO and MEO (O3b) satellites, offering managed connectivity to enterprise, government, maritime, and aviation customers. It is a comparable multi-orbit incumbent and direct competitor in OneWeb's target verticals.
• Viasat Inc. Viasat (post-Inmarsat merger) is a global satellite operator providing broadband and narrowband connectivity across GEO and LEO assets (via the upcoming ViaSat-3 constellation and partner capacity), serving aviation, maritime, defense, and government customers comparable to OneWeb's segments.
• Intelsat: Intelsat operates a global GEO satellite fleet serving enterprise, government, media, and mobility customers. It competes with the GEO leg of OneWeb/Eutelsat's multi-orbit offering and is a comparable B2B satellite services incumbent.
• Hughes Network Systems: Hughes is a long-standing satellite broadband operator (Jupiter platform, EchoStar subsidiary) serving enterprise, consumer, and government customers. It is both an OneWeb investor and a competitor in satellite internet access and managed network services.

Emerging players

• Amazon Project Kuiper: Amazon's Project Kuiper is building a LEO broadband constellation expected to compete with OneWeb in enterprise, government, and consumer broadband. It is still in deployment phase but represents a well-capitalized emerging entrant with overlapping target markets.
• Iridium Communications: Iridium operates a fully deployed LEO constellation focused on narrowband voice, data, IoT/M2M, and safety services for maritime, aviation, and government customers. It is comparable as a LEO operator in adjacent mission-critical connectivity segments.

Regional players

• Gogo Inc. Gogo is a channel partner and integrator for OneWeb's LEO network via its Galileo business aviation connectivity system. While not a direct satellite operator, it is a meaningful comparable in the in-flight connectivity value chain and showcases OneWeb's aviation go-to-market motion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds9 records

Investors16 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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