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Kripa B April 24th, 2025 9:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom Industry Urges DoT to Expedite Provisional Spectrum Allotment: Report

The satellite communications (satcom) industry has reportedly urged the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to expedite the provisional allotment of satellite spectrum, a move that would enable the Bharti Group-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and the Reliance Jio-SES combine, which have government clearance to commercially launch satellite internet services in India. Also Read: Starlink Executives Meet Commerce Minister to Discuss India Entry Plans Satcom Industry Pushes for Action Despite receiving the requisite licences... Read More

Kripa B April 23rd, 2025 9:26 AM 30 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Must Clear Government Dues; BSNL 5G Will Be Indigenous Tech, Says Minister: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) must clear all the dues to the government. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has ruled out any further conversion of Vodafone Idea's statutory dues into equity, saying the government does not intend to turn the financially stressed telecom operator into a public sector entity. Also Read: Government Stake in Vodafone Idea Rises to 48.99 Percent After Fresh Equity Allotment No More Equity Conversion for Vodafone Idea In an... Read More

Kripa B April 16th, 2025 6:37 PM 2 COMMENTS

Starlink Executives Meet Commerce Minister to Discuss India Entry Plans

Senior executives from satellite internet provider Starlink met Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday to discuss investment opportunities, technology collaboration, and potential partnerships as the company prepares to enter the Indian market. This marks the first official meeting between Starlink and a Union minister regarding its India strategy. The delegation included Vice President Chad Gibbs and Senior Director Ryan Goodnight. Also Read: Globalstar Seeks Regulatory Nod to Launch... Read More

Tanuja K April 14th, 2025 11:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Gets License to Operate in Somalia

Starlink, one of the largest satellite communication (satcom) services providers in the world, has now received the license to operate in Somalia. Starlink has been expanding its presence in Africa, and Somalia is its latest addition to the list of countries. The development was announced by Elon Musk via a social media post on X. This will boost the connectivity infrastructure in the country. With Starlink, both consumers and businesses... Read More

Srikapardhi April 11th, 2025 8:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Jordan Launches Satellite Internet Service; KDDI Satellite SMS Service in Japan; and More

In a series of major developments across the satellite and telecom sectors, global players are pushing the boundaries of connectivity and space technology. Orange Jordan is bringing satellite internet to remote areas, Intelsat is extending satellite life with in-orbit servicing, Amazon has announced it will set a new launch date for its Kuiper satellites after a postponed attempt, and KDDI is rolling out Japan's first direct-to-cell service in partnership with... Read More

Srikapardhi April 9th, 2025 8:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tata Communications–Mobily Roaming Deal, E& UAE 10 Gbps Trials, Neterra–Starlink Partnership, and More

Telecom operators worldwide—Tata Communications, e& UAE, Globe, Neterra, Digicel, Chunghwa, Telekom Slovenije, Emitel, and One New Zealand—are driving innovation through 5G trials, satellite investments, OSS transformations, and rural network expansions. These developments underscore a global push toward enhanced connectivity, smarter infrastructure, and future-ready services. Also Read: Samsung, KT, and KDDI Partner for AI, 6G; E& UAE Demonstrate 1024 QAM; and Verizon Satcom Texting Read on for a detailed look at... Read More

Kripa B April 9th, 2025 2:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Globalstar Seeks Regulatory Nod to Launch Satellite Services in India: Report

Apple's satellite communications partner Globalstar has applied for regulatory approvals to launch its services in India, entering the satcom market that includes Elon Musk's Starlink, Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb, Amazon's Project Kuiper, and Reliance Jio's Orbit Connect. Also Read: Satcom: Amazon’s Project Kuiper First Batch Satellite Launch; Eutelsat OneWeb LEO Services, and More Globalstar Seeks Indian Regulatory Approval The US-based low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator has applied to the Indian National... Read More

Tanuja K April 7th, 2025 11:59 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Gets License to Operate in Bangladesh

SpaceX owned Starlink has recevied the necessary license to start operations in Bangladesh. The announcement of the Starlink service will be made on Monday (today) at a government backed investment summit. According to an AFP report, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud, chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority confirmed on Sunday that Starlink has received the approval to operate in the country. This is right when the company is also looking to start... Read More

Srikapardhi April 3rd, 2025 6:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom: Amazon’s Project Kuiper First Batch Satellite Launch; Eutelsat OneWeb LEO Services, and More

The race to expand satellite connectivity is accelerating, with major players launching new initiatives to enhance global internet access, in-flight connectivity, and IoT solutions. Amazon's Project Kuiper is set to deploy its first full batch of LEO satellites, marking a crucial step in its broadband expansion. Meanwhile, Eutelsat has activated OneWeb’s LEO services for commercial and business aviation, and Myriota has added new satellites to strengthen its IoT network. In... Read More

Srikapardhi April 1st, 2025 8:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom: Sateliot Raises EUR 70 Million; Starlink in Azerbaijan; MTN Lynk Satellite Voice Call; and More

The satellite and telecommunications sector is advancing rapidly, with major investments, new service rollouts, and technology demonstrations. Sateliot secured EUR 70 million for its nanosatellite constellation, while Starlink expanded to Azerbaijan and United Airlines gained FAA approval for Starlink-equipped aircraft. Meanwhile, MTN and Lynk completed Africa's first satellite voice call, Turkcell and Lynk tested direct-to-device connectivity in Turkiye, and Space42 partnered with Viasat on a 5G NTN network. Also Read:... Read More

Srikapardhi April 1st, 2025 2:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Samsung, KT, and KDDI Partner for AI, 6G; E& UAE Demonstrate 1024 QAM; and Verizon Satcom Texting

Samsung has partnered with KT and KDDI Research to explore AI integration in 6G networks, while e& UAE, Nokia, and Qualcomm have demonstrated 1024 QAM technology for 5G standalone networks. Additionally, Verizon has expanded its satellite texting services, ensuring seamless connectivity beyond terrestrial networks. Read on to discover how these innovations are shaping the future of wireless communication. Also Read: Ericsson: SoftBank Partnership for AI, 6G; Drei Austria Tests W-Band,... Read More

Kripa B March 19th, 2025 7:27 PM 2 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Confirms Talks With Global Satcom Players for Partnership Amid 5G Rollout

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has confirmed that it is in "exploratory" talks with various Satcom providers, including Starlink. This comes after the exchanges sought clarification from the telecom operator about the news item captioned "Vodafone Idea in talks with Starlink and other satcom providers: CTO" appearing in Moneycontrol, dated March 19, 2025. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Officially Announces Launch of 5G Services in Mumbai In an exchange filing released on March... Read More