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Srikapardhi February 12th, 2024 11:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

Viasat, Terrestar, Ligado, Omnispace, Yahsat Form MSSA to Advance Direct-to-Device Ecosystem

Viasat, Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, Omnispace, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) announced the formation of the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) last week, to bring significant scale to promote and advance the emerging Direct-to-Device (D2D) ecosystem. According to the official statement, MSSA plans to integrate terrestrial and non-terrestrial network (NTN) services to deliver scalable, sustainable, and affordable connectivity to any device, anytime, anywhere. Also Read: Skylo Launches Direct-To-Device... Read More

Srikapardhi February 5th, 2024 11:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat Ceases Operations on 113 West A Satellite

Eutelsat Group, formed through the combination of Eutelsat and OneWeb, has confirmed that it has ceased operations on its EUTELSAT 113 West A satellite following an anomaly that occurred on January 31, 2024. Launched in 2006 and operating in an inclined orbit at the 113 degrees West position, this satellite provided coverage of the Americas in C- and Ku-bands, serving customers in video, data, and government services on 18 operational... Read More

Tanuja K February 2nd, 2024 3:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Not Getting India License Quickly Might be Partly because of Verizon

While Starlink is present in many countries already, one geography where it has faced tremendous trouble is India. The satellite-based internet service provider wants to reach rural and underserved areas to extend the benefits of digitalisation to everyone. A move, that the government should back, is facing issues due to the regulatory environment. Since Starlink is a US-based company, the Indian government needs to know the companies with a stake... Read More

Srikapardhi February 1st, 2024 7:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Skylo Launches Direct-To-Device Service in US and Canada

Skylo Technologies, a non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications provider, has announced the official launch and availability of its satellite network service across the contiguous United States and Canada. Skylo users, on any compatible device, will be able to use satellite connectivity when they are outside the range of a cellular network, Skylo said. This rollout follows Skylo's earlier announcement of partnerships with Viasat and Ligado for the North American market, as... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 22nd, 2024 3:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Finally Gets GMPCS License in India from DoT: Report

Starlink, a SpaceX-owned company, has been trying for years to be a part of the Indian connectivity ecosystem. However, due to not receiving the regulatory approvals, Starlink hasn't started services in India yet. Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications are the only two companies that have the approvals or necessary licenses from the govt to offer satellite broadband in the country. Well, Starlink has just taken a big step further... Read More

Srikapardhi January 19th, 2024 11:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singtel Adds Starlink Satellite Connectivity to Its Maritime Portfolio of Services

Singaporean telecommunications company Singtel has announced a partnership with Starlink to enhance its maritime digital offerings. The collaboration aims to drive the adoption of digital solutions by ship owners and operators, allowing them to leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, edge computing, and access cloud-based solutions, to improve safety, operational efficiencies, and crew well-being. Also Read: Singtel Successfully Trials 5G RedCap Technology in Singapore Integration of Starlink's... Read More

Srikapardhi January 19th, 2024 7:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lynk Global and Telikom Introduce Sat2Phone SMS Services in Papua New Guinea

Sat2Phone telecoms provider Lynk and Telikom, a mobile operator in Papua New Guinea, announced today the launch of initial Sat2Phone services for subscribers utilising Lynk's "cell-towers-in-space." The service is anticipated to significantly enhance mobile coverage in Papua New Guinea, benefiting both the local population and visitors. Also Read: Lynk and Bmobile Launch Sat2Phone Service in Solomon Islands Role of Telikom Telikom, a telecommunication company in the South Pacific, is nationally... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 19th, 2024 2:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Sasken Brings LTE Based Satellite Equipment for Critical Communications

On Thursday, Sasken Technologies Limited, an Indian multinational tech company, announced the Mobile Satellite Equipment (MSE). It is the world's first LTE-based satellite product. The company said that its solution will enable mission-critical communications during natural disasters such as Tsunamis. But it can, of course, be used for normal operations as well. Enterprises, govt or telcos can take the help of the solution to offer a variety of services such... Read More

Srikapardhi January 17th, 2024 12:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Du Partners With Intelsat to Boost Cellular Connectivity in Remote UAE Areas

UAE operator Du has collaborated with Intelsat, an integrated satellite and terrestrial networks operator, to extend mobile connectivity throughout the UAE. This partnership signifies a significant step in improving cellular services nationwide, including previously unconnected areas. Also Read: Du Launches 5G Standalone Technology in UAE Cutting-Edge Solutions Du expressed its commitment stating "The introduction of advanced networking infrastructure and services will act as a catalyst, propelling our community into the... Read More

Srikapardhi January 14th, 2024 11:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Satellite Networks Announces New Brand Identity

Satellite networking technology, solutions, and services company Gilat Satellite Networks announced the launch of a new brand identity this week, embracing the company's commitment to the new space revolution and reflecting its vision of the right of all people to be connected. Also Read: Orange Group Unveils New Brand Signature and Communication Approach New Identity for a New Era The company stated that the new brand identity, featuring a newly-designed... Read More

Srikapardhi January 11th, 2024 11:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

Sateliot Secures EUR 6 Million Funding From Banco Santander

Spain-based satellite operator Sateliot has secured EUR 6 million in funding from Banco Santander through its High-Growth Enterprise Program. The financial support will enable Sateliot to accelerate technology development and deploy a satellite constellation to extend the IoT reach of existing 5G terrestrial networks. Also Read: Sateliot Joins GSMA to Offer Seamless Global 5G IoT Connectivity Financial Boost for Sateliot "In 2024, the company is poised for significant growth with... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 4th, 2024 2:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX Deploys First Six Direct to Cell Capability Satellites for Starlink

SpaceX, recently deployed the first six 'Direct to Cell' satellites for Starlink. The Falcon 9 rocket was used to launch 21 satellites to orbit from California. This included the six 'Direct to Cell' satellites. The company has confirmed that the satellites were successfully deployed. With this, smartphones can directly get satellite service without requiring any additional hardware. So in places where terrestrial cellular networks can't reach, the beams of these... Read More