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Yashika Goel January 2nd, 2024 7:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

EchoStar Announces Completion of Merger With DISH Network

American company EchoStar announced today the completion of its acquisition of DISH Network on December 31, 2023. According to the official release, to finalise the acquisition, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar merged with and into DISH Network, with DISH Network surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar. This transaction combines DISH Network's satellite technology, streaming services, and nationwide 5G network with EchoStar's satellite communications solutions, creating a combined... Read More

Srikapardhi December 29th, 2023 9:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Entel Partners With SpaceX for Sat-To-Mobile Services in Chile

Chilean telecommunications service provider Entel has recently announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer satellite-to-mobile services. In an official release, Entel said millions of smartphones with the Long-Term Evolution (LTE) standard in Chile will soon be able to access advanced satellite coverage technology. Also Read: Entel to Focus On 4G, 5G and Fibre as Part of 2023 Investment Plan Basic Satellite Connectivity by 2024 Entel Chile noted that SpaceX, poised... Read More

Tanuja K December 25th, 2023 1:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb to Target B2B Space in India

Eutelsat OneWeb, a global satellite communications (satcom) company, will target B2B (business-t0-business) space in India. The satcom player was one of the first companies to receive the necessary approvals from the government of India and the regulator to offer satellite broadband services in the country. Eutelsat OneWeb showcased its solutions at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 and they are currently not meant for consumers. Airtel will play a major... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 19th, 2023 6:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Govt has Made Satcom Players in India Very Happy

The new Telecom Bill 2023 tabled by union IT and telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the spectrum can be allocated on an administrative basis to the satcom (satellite communications) players. This was a huge win for the satcom players, as they have been pretty vocal about the Indian govt aligning with the global practice and administratively allocating spectrum for satellite telephony services. Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio was against... Read More

Srikapardhi December 15th, 2023 11:10 AM 0 COMMENTS

Rogers and Lynk Claim Canada’s First Satellite-to-Mobile Phone Call

Rogers and Lynk Global claimed the successful completion of Canada's first satellite-to-mobile phone call using Samsung S22 smartphones. According to the official release, the call took place in Heart's Content, the site where over 150 years ago, the world's first transatlantic telegraph cable was laid, connecting Canada and Ireland. The two companies not only demonstrated the capabilities of satellite-to-mobile communication but also conducted tests on SMS, data, and emergency alerting... Read More

Yashika Goel December 13th, 2023 11:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb to Deliver Connectivity Services Across Libya

GEO-LEO satellite operator Eutelsat Group has announced a distribution partnership between its connectivity unit, Eutelsat OneWeb, and Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications and Technology (RLTT), a Libyan telecoms operator. RLTT is expanding its expands partnership with Eutelsat Group as it adds new exclusive LEO agreement to existing GEO services, incorporating a hybrid bundle of enhanced GEO and LEO services. Eutelsat OneWeb will provide exclusive access to its Low Earth Orbit (LEO)... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 13th, 2023 12:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intellian Launches OW130L Terminal for Eutelsat OneWeb Customers

Intellian, a leading provider of satellite user terminals globally, and Eutelsat OneWeb, a satellite communications (Satcom) operator, announced the launch of OW130L. The new OW130L terminal will be offered to Eutelsat OneWeb customers. The highlight of the OW130L is that it is the last of the six parabolic terminals that are now available for Eutelsat OneWeb customers. The new OW130L is very tolerant of rain fade and can deliver on... Read More

Yashika Goel December 6th, 2023 7:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Sateliot and T42 to Connect Maritime Containers With Satellite-Based 5G IoT

Sateliot, a provider of Low-Earth orbit (LEO) 5G IoT satellite connectivity, has partnered with t42, a provider of IoT tracking devices for maritime containers. Under this agreement, t42 will deploy thousands of 5G-IoT sensors in containers, catering to over 50 logistics partners across more than fifty countries. The key objective is to eliminate the prevalent issue of a lack of coverage on the high seas, where traditional connectivity options fall... Read More

Srikapardhi November 29th, 2023 4:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Spark New Zealand Unveils Plans for Satellite-Connected Cell Towers Network

New Zealand operator Spark reports successfully sending its first text message via satellite. Spark has also unveiled plans to establish a network of satellite-connected cell towers throughout the country, to ensure that every region in New Zealand has access to a basic level of mobile connectivity during emergencies when fibre backhaul becomes compromised. Also Read: Spark, Netlinkz to Bring Starlink Business-Grade Satellite Broadband to New Zealand Satellite Text Message Success... Read More

Srikapardhi November 21st, 2023 6:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb Granted Approval for Satellite Broadband Services in India

OneWeb India has today received the necessary authorisations from IN-SPACe (Indian space regulator) to launch Eutelsat OneWeb's commercial satellite broadband services in India, becoming the first to receive the approval. This authorisation means Eutelsat OneWeb can launch commercial connectivity services as soon as spectrum allocation has been granted by the Indian Government, said Eutelsat OneWeb. Also Read: Chunghwa Telecom Partners With Eutelsat OneWeb to Bring LEO Satellite Services to Taiwan... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 20th, 2023 11:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Quietly Brings a New Terminal, But it is Not for Everyone

Starlink, a global satellite internet service provider, has brought a new terminal to the market. The new Starlink terminal has been introduced quietly and it is not for everyone at the moment. According to a report from TheVerge, the new terminal comes with a 10% broader field of view along with a kickstand. Starlink has said that the new standard kit is only available for a small group of customers... Read More

Srikapardhi November 17th, 2023 10:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

Viasat and Skylo Launch First Global Direct-to-Device Network

Viasat, the satellite communications company, and Skylo Technologies, the non-terrestrial network (NTN) service provider, announced on Thursday the launch of what the companies claim to be the world's first global direct-to-device (D2D) network. Under the global infrastructure agreement between the partners, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), device makers, and chipset manufacturers can bring 3GPP Release 17 compliant products to market within Viasat’s global network coverage. Also Read: Intelsat, AMN to Deploy... Read More