OneWeb achieves global internet coverage with 618 satellite constellation.

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OneWeb achieves global internet coverage with 618 satellite constellation.
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OneWeb, a rival to SpaceX's Starlink, has launched the final batch of satellites needed for its broadband service, taking its total constellation to 618 satellites. The British startup plans to roll out coverage globally and hopes to offer its clients worldwide coverage by the end of the year. OneWeb competes with a range of companies including SpaceX, Amazon, and Inmarsat. Unlike Starlink, which sells broadband packages to consumers, OneWeb says it is targeting enterprise clients.

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