Orange is advocating for satellite independence in Europe while collaborating with Elon Musk's Starlink to enhance emergency connectivity.

This partnership merges European satellite independence with Starlink's capabilities, fostering both collaboration and competition in the tech sector.

The collaboration between Orange and Starlink, alongside investments in European initiatives like OneWeb, reflects a balance between regional tech sovereignty and global partnerships.

This trend of combining local independence with international cooperation could significantly influence global economic strategies and enhance competitiveness.

European companies such as Eutelsat and Airbus are increasing competition by expanding the OneWeb constellation with the addition of 100 small satellites.

Starlink's role in restoring internet access in Mayotte after recent storms highlights the practical benefits of this collaboration.

The partnership aims to leverage European stability alongside Starlink's broad coverage, potentially increasing growth opportunities in Africa's connectivity market.

In France, Orange utilizes Eutelsat's Konnect VHTS satellite, which operates differently from low Earth orbit systems.

Additionally, Orange is partnering with OneWeb and Eutelsat through its satellite broadband unit, Nordnet, to develop a 'sovereign solution' for satellite connectivity.