Ukraine relies heavily on Elon Musk’s Starlink network for secure satellite communications, with no viable alternative currently available. According to Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke, the company’s limited service to Ukraine cannot match Starlink’s scale.
The Ukrainian government has been exploring alternative options, including Eutelsat’s OneWeb network, which currently supports government operations with fewer than 1,000 active terminals. However, this remains far behind the estimated 50,000 Starlink terminals active across Ukraine, serving military, medical, and civilian sectors.