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Internet Access in France: From Fiber to Satellite and Everything In Between

Internet Access in France: From Fiber to Satellite and Everything In Between

By end-2024, fiber reached 91% of premises in metropolitan France, passing over 40.6 million locations, with 75% of internet subscriptions now on fiber. About 5.8 million DSL lines remain as copper is phased out, with full retirement set for 2030. Over 45,000 5G sites are active, and Starlink has 60,000 French subscribers. The Cohésion Numérique program offers subsidies for satellite or wireless broadband in underserved areas.
21 June 2025
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Latest News and Developments in Satellites (2024–2025)

Latest News and Developments in Satellites (2024–2025)

More than 1,200 satellites launched in the first four months of 2025, up 50% from early 2024. SpaceX's Starlink reached over 7,000 satellites by late 2024, with 573 more launched in Q1 2025. Amazon’s Project Kuiper began deploying its network in April 2025 with 27 satellites. By end-2024, there were about 10,893 active satellites and 18,700 pieces of trackable debris.
21 June 2025
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No Signal? No Problem: Why Satellite Phones Are Booming in 2025

No Signal? No Problem: Why Satellite Phones Are Booming in 2025

T-Mobile launched a nationwide beta of its T-Satellite service using SpaceX Starlink in June 2025, with a July rollout and no extra cost for premium plans. Vodafone Idea and AST SpaceMobile partnered to deliver 4G/5G from space in India. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 became the first Android phone with native two-way satellite messaging. The FCC advanced new spectrum rules and approved Globalstar’s C-3 constellation for Apple-backed direct-to-device services.
21 June 2025
10,000 Satellites and 5 Million Users: Inside the Satellite Internet Revolution of 2025

10,000 Satellites and 5 Million Users: Inside the Satellite Internet Revolution of 2025

Starlink has launched over 8,000 satellites since 2019 and serves more than 5 million users in 125 countries. Amazon’s Project Kuiper began deploying its constellation in April 2025, while China launched 64 of 13,000 planned Guowang satellites by late 2024. The EU’s IRIS² network targets 300 satellites by 2030. The global satellite internet market is projected to grow from $5 billion in 2024 to $24.6 billion by 2030.
21 June 2025
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