Not all LEO (Low-Earth Orbit) satellite networks are built the same, and neither are their business models.
It’s not just the connectivity that counts.
If you've narrowed your LEO satellite network choices down to OneWeb vs. Starlink, here's what really matters: performance, support, flexibility, and control.
How are these LEO network services delivered, supported and secured? And what impact will this have on your real-world operations?
So, if you're weighing up OneWeb vs. Starlink, read on as we break down the differences that deliver when choosing a LEO satellite solution.
Enterprise Priorities That Make a Difference
Orbit Impacts Stability
Starlink’s lower orbit (~550 km) offers fast latency. But its frequent satellite handovers can disrupt performance.
OneWeb's higher orbit (~1,200 km) and overlapping beams ensure strong geographic coverage and a smoother experience, with a reduced likelihood of dropouts - essential for business-critical operations!
SLAs That Stand Up
Starlink now offers SLAs, but only on select business plans and with plenty of caveats. Hughes wraps OneWeb in enterprise-wide SLAs from day one with:
A guaranteed 99.5% minimum uptime
24/7 monitoring and escalation paths
- Performance reporting
All offered as standard.
Public vs Private Networks
With Starlink, your traffic routes over the public internet. Hughes + OneWeb provides true privacy with fully isolated data paths, secure PoPs, and site-to-site control.
The difference? Peace of mind in regulated or high-stakes sectors
DIY vs Fully Managed
Starlink is a self-managed solution. Hughes delivers a tailored, end-to-end managed service that is designed, deployed, and supported by experts.
And a managed service = less admin, more uptime, and a partner who's accountable.
Plug-In vs Built-In Integration
Need SD-WAN, SASE or cloud routing support? Hughes builds it in from the start. Starlink might support it, but only via third-party integrators and without guarantees.
Hughes ensures OneWeb works with your infrastructure, not against it.
Learn more about our Managed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Service here.
Don’t just pick a satellite; pick a business-supported solution.
OneWeb vs Starlink: Both will get you into orbit. But only one comes with a trusted partner who’s there to keep your business moving 24/7.
Hughes doesn't just resell OneWeb. We help enterprises design it with the right architecture, tailored to your needs, and back it with expert rollout, 24/7 monitoring, and long-term, responsive support.
Where we can help:
Multi-site rollouts with global project management
Secure, private networking for regulated industries
Reducing downtime in remote or infrastructure-poor regions
Enabling full data visibility & control across distributed business sites
Scaling connectivity quickly without relying on local terrestrial infrastructure
Overcoming the complexity of SD-WAN, SASE and hybrid cloud integration
Whatever your real-world business challenges, our managed LEO service is ready to devise a service that meets its demands, not just deliver internet from space.
Are You Ready to Choose the Right LEO Solution for Your Business?
Now that you've compared the OneWeb vs. Starlink, let’s compare the outcomes.
Hughes + OneWeb gives you more than connectivity; it provides your business with performance, reassurance and continuity.
Book a short discovery call with our team to explore building the right-fit solution for your business.