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Britain to Invest €163 Million in French Satellite Firm Eutelsat

Move boosts European rival to Starlink in satellite internet race

10 July 2025 · 22:51 UTC

Britain has joined France in backing Eutelsat with a €163 million investment, helping the satellite operator compete with SpaceX’s Starlink in providing internet access across Europe.

The funding aims to secure strategic communications infrastructure and expand Europe's technological independence in a critical sector.