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Kripa B February 21st, 2025 11:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Poised to Lead in Satellite Connectivity, Says Sunil Bharti Mittal: Report

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, speaking on the sidelines of the SOUL Leadership Conclave 2025 on Friday, said that his company is well-equipped to lead satellite connectivity in the country and is ready to launch operations as soon as it receives the necessary pending government approvals. Mittal's comments come against the backdrop of Elon Musk's Starlink seeking entry into the Indian market, according to a PTI report. Also Read:... Read More

Kripa B February 21st, 2025 10:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Nears Regulatory Approval in India, Awaits Final Clearance: Report

Elon Musk's Starlink is on the verge of securing approval from India's space regulator, marking a step toward launching commercial satellite broadband services in the country. The company has submitted the required details to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) and is awaiting a final decision. This will be Starlink's first regulatory approval in India, according to an ET report. Also Read: Eutelsat OneWeb Pushes for Early... Read More

Kripa B February 17th, 2025 11:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb Pushes for Early DoT Nod to Offer Satellite Broadband Services: Report

Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb has sought fast-track approval from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to deploy its twin Earth station gateways in India, allowing them to connect with its low-Earth orbit (LEO) global satellite constellation and deliver satellite broadband services to customers in South Asia, excluding Pakistan and China, according to an ET report. Also Read: Airtel Satellite Telecom Services Ready for Rollout in India: Report Eutelsat OneWeb Seeks DoT Approval... Read More

Kripa B February 10th, 2025 7:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

IAFI Urges Faster Satellite Spectrum Allocation to Deploy Tranformative Technologies: Report

The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) has urged the Central government to accelerate satellite spectrum allocation under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, to support efforts in bridging the country's digital divide. IAFI said that the rapid advancements in satellite technologies, particularly in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellations, have opened new avenues for delivering high-speed internet connectivity to remote and underserved regions, according to an ET report.... Read More

Kripa B February 8th, 2025 3:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Non-Terrestrial Networks to Expand India’s Connectivity: Report

The adoption of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) alongside terrestrial 5G has the potential to transform the telecom industry by creating a seamless network. This integration is expected to significantly enhance space segment capacity, providing more users with access to high-speed data services, ET reported, citing experts. Also Read: Vodafone Claims World’s First Satellite Video Call Using Standard Mobile Phone Convergence of 5G and Satellite Technology Unlike traditional mobile towers that... Read More

Kripa B January 30th, 2025 1:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Claims World’s First Satellite Video Call Using Standard Mobile Phone

Vodafone says it has made the world's first space video call from an area with no coverage using a standard 4G/5G smartphone and AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites, which are designed to offer a full mobile broadband experience. A Vodafone engineer put it to the test by making a space-based video call to the CEO of Vodafone Group from a remote mountainous location in mid-Wales, where there has never been mobile... Read More

Srikapardhi January 29th, 2025 8:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Selects SES’s O3b mPOWER for Satellite Connectivity in Wallis and Futuna Islands

Orange has announced the launch of the Nuanua project, an initiative to enhance connectivity in the French overseas collectivity of the Wallis and Futuna Islands (South Pacific region) using satellite operator SES's O3b mPOWER satellite system. Named after the Wallisian word for "rainbow," Nuanua will replace the existing satellite infrastructure, enabling Orange to offer improved internet services to the nearly 12,000 residents of the archipelago. Also Read: Orange and SETAR... Read More

Tanuja K January 29th, 2025 3:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Accepts Indian Govt’s Demands for Getting License: Report

Starlink, a SpaceX-owned satcom (satellite communication) company has finally accepted the key terms laid out by the Indian government to get a license. For several years now, a tussle between the government and Starlink has been ongoing over security terms. But now, Starlink has agreed to the terms that the Indian government has over the security and data storage of Indian customers. India is one of the largest broadband markets... Read More

Tanuja K January 29th, 2025 12:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

iPhones Get Support for Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Coverage: Report

Apple's iPhones now have the support for Starlink's Direct-to-Cell (D2C) coverage. Starlink has currently only enabled text facilities under the Direct-to-Cell service. Data and calling services are expected to be switched on at a later stage. T-Mobile has confirmed that they are currently testing the Starlink cell network on a trial basis. The permission for the trials was given by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in November last year, as... Read More

Kripa B January 22nd, 2025 11:03 AM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Satellite Telecom Services Ready for Rollout in India: Report

Airtel satellite telecom services are ready for rollout in India, with the company now awaiting the government's approval, according to Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, ANI reported. Sunil Bharti Mittal, previously said the company is fully prepared to launch satellite communication (Satcom) services to reach every corner of the country. Also Read: Satcom Need to Be Bound by the Same Regulations as Telecom, Says Sunil Bharti Mittal... Read More

Srikapardhi January 10th, 2025 11:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Satellite Networks Completes Acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions

Gilat Satellite Networks said that it has closed the acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions, a US-based provider of satcom terminal products and solutions, for a consideration of USD 98 million in cash, as adjusted. Gilat expects its annual revenues from Stellar Blu to range between USD 120 million and USD 150 million in 2025, based on Stellar Blu's backlog. In addition, the acquisition is expected to be accretive on non-GAAP... Read More

Srikapardhi January 9th, 2025 11:46 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telstra Teams Up with Starlink to Launch Satellite-to-Mobile Messaging in Australia

Telstra has partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring Satellite-to-Mobile (direct-to-handset) text messaging to Australia. This technology aims to improve coverage, particularly in remote and regional areas where traditional mobile networks don't reach. The partnership builds on Telstra's existing collaboration with Starlink on Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite home and small business fixed internet products. Also Read: Telstra Implements Automated Energy Saver for Sustainable 5G Network Management Satellite-to-Mobile Technology Telstra on Thursday said... Read More