Suggestions that Ukraine could lose access to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system, which has been vital in maintaining its military communications as it fights Russia's invasion, have focused investor interest on Starlink's smaller European rival Eutelsat .

Eutelsat's shares surged amid fears that Ukraine's Starlink access could soon face disruption, though it's unclear if that will happen.

Eutelsat aims to deploy 40,000 terminals to replace Starlink in Ukraine soon. Talks with suppliers and the EU Commission are ongoing.

French satellite operator Eutelsat Communications SA said talks with the European Union to replace Elon Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine are intensifying as the US pulls back from its commitments there.

It was US President Donald Trump’s furious Oval Office clash with his Ukrainian counterpart last Friday that convinced fund manager Hugo Squire it was time to buy bonds in Eutelsat Communications SA.

Elon Musk's divisive politics are creating new business opportunities for European rivals to Tesla and Starlink.

Elon Musk aims to change spaceflight forever with ... While it has fewer than one-tenth of Starlink's satellites, Eutelsat is being floated as a potential replacement if Starlink access is cut.

according to Isaacson book Key Words (October 2022): Elon Musk suggests SpaceX can't afford to provide Starlink access for Ukraine much longer but might bear the cost anyway Eutelsat has a ...