Starlink and Eutelsat

 Starlink and Eutelsat

Ukraine’s military and civilians depend on Starlink for communication, but SpaceX's restrictions on its use for attack drones have raised concerns. Consequently, Eutelsat, a European satellite company, is being considered as a potential alternative.

Starlink:
Developed by SpaceX, Starlink is a satellite-based internet service offering high-speed, low-latency connectivity, particularly for remote areas. With around 7,000 low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites, it forms a massive satellite constellation that ensures global coverage.
However, Starlink has not been approved in India due to security, privacy, and pricing concerns, as well as opposition from the local telecom and satellite industries.

Eutelsat:
Eutelsat, Starlink's closest competitor, operates 630 LEO satellites and 35 geostationary satellites, providing speeds up to 150 Mbps.
While India lacks widespread commercial satellite internet, the Telecommunications Act of 2023 allows for spectrum assignment through an administrative process for satellite-based services, unlike terrestrial spectrum, which is allocated via auctions.

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