In today's digital age, access to the internet has become more important than ever. From remote regions to urban centres, the internet is a crucial part of modern life. However, many areas of the world still lack adequate internet infrastructure. Eutelsat OneWeb’s network of LEO satellites aims to change this by providing remote internet access through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
What is Eutelsat OneWeb LEO Satellites Connectivity?
OneWeb is a joint venture between OneWeb and Airbus, which aims to provide low-latency, high-speed internet to remote locations around the globe. This includes connectivity for both rural land-based remote businesses as well as the maritime and offshore sectors. The OneWeb constellation consists of over 600 of LEO satellites that work together to provide seamless global coverage.
Applied Satellite Technology Networks are proud to be OneWeb’s official maritime partner. Through this partnership, we will be able to provide priority access to our clients so they can enjoy high-speed satellite internet connectivity at land and at sea. Backed by the UK Government, the OneWeb project is both exciting and innovative.
How do OneWeb’s LEO satellites work?
OneWeb’s LEO satellites work by beaming internet signals from space to ground stations located around the world. Users can access the internet through a range of devices, including smartphones, laptops, and tablets, just as they would with traditional internet services.
The OneWeb satellites are positioned in low Earth orbit, which means they are closer to the Earth's surface than traditional satellites. This reduces the latency or delay in signal transmission, resulting in faster internet speeds. The low Earth orbit also allows for a greater number of satellites to be deployed, which helps to provide seamless coverage across the globe.
Benefits of OneWeb’s LEO satellites and services
OneWeb’s satellite network and services have the potential to provide 4G-like internet to regions that have never had high-speed access. This can have a significant impact on education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for those who previously had limited access to the internet.
In addition, OneWeb’s satellites can provide critical connectivity in disaster relief scenarios, where traditional infrastructure may be damaged or unavailable. Applied Satellite Technology prides itself on providing a vital communication line in war-torn and disaster susceptible countries by enabling access to critical communications when they need it most.
Protecting life and securing people is the priority in these scenarios. OneWeb could make it very quick and simple to set up these vital communication channels in the future – opening another option for quick deployment should disaster strike.
What is the current availability for OneWeb LEO Satellites?
As of April 2025, Eutelsat OneWeb has over 650 low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in its constellation. Land connectivity has been available since the final quarter of 2022 for countries that are 50°N including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Greenland, and Iceland, as well as parts of Northern Europe. Maritime connectivity for areas at 50°N is now available.
Land and maritime connectivity for regions at 25°N and S has been available since the third quarter of 2023. Eutelsat OneWeb anticipates achieving fully global LEO service in the spring of 2025.
Looking ahead, Eutelsat OneWeb is actively planning its next-generation (Gen 2) constellation with enhanced capabilities, including potential 5G integration and PNT facilities, with some deployments expected to begin as early as 2025.
Conclusion
OneWeb's satellite network is a game-changer for remote internet access, providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity to areas of the world previously without access. This technology has the potential to transform education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for millions of people living in remote regions, and can provide critical connectivity in disaster relief scenarios. With the launch of more satellites planned, the future of internet access is looking brighter than ever before.
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