Satellite services provider Intelsat announced that it will offer multi-orbit solutions across all its business units by the first half of 2025. The operator said its new satellite terminal strategy will enable it to deliver enhanced capabilities and improved economics. Leveraging a network of geostationary satellites as well as partnerships … Read More
Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES announced that it has been awarded a contract valued at USD 200 million by NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to deliver secure high-performance low-latency satellite services via its medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation. The three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which includes two one-year options, … Read More
Gilat Telecom announced plans to expand a Tier-1 cellular network’s capacity and reach in Africa using Novelsat’s satellite modems. This initiative aims to significantly enhance high-speed connectivity for both existing and new locations in Africa. Leveraging Novelsat’s SCPC modems, Gilat Telecom will extend the satellite network to new areas and … Read More
Gilat Satellite Networks announced it has been awarded over USD 12 million in orders from a satellite operator to expand their global satcom network. The deal, which involves deploying Gilat‘s SkyEdge VSAT platforms, is expected to be delivered within the next 12 months. The details of the satellite operator have … Read More
Luxembourg-headquartered satellite company SES announced that it has successfully priced a EUR 1 billion hybrid dual-tranche bond offering, consisting of two tranches of EUR 500 million each. The company noted that the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding the acquisition of Intelsat or refinancing existing debt. … Read More
Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) announced that it has successfully utilised SpaceX’s Starlink constellation to provide satellite backhaul at more than 100 of its rural base stations in Nigeria so far. AMN expects to double this number before the end of the year. On average, traffic has increased by approximately 45 … Read More
Telecommunications company Digicel Pacific and satellite operator SES have announced an agreement to bolster Digicel Pacific’s network with SES’s service, enabling the rapid restoration of critical communications in the event of natural disasters. This agreement is an extension of the companies’ long-standing partnership, the official release said. Also Read: Digicel … Read More
Australian telecommunications company TPG Telecom has partnered with satellite-to-mobile operator Lynk Global to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones around Australia. The non-exclusive service launch agreement paves the way for TPG Telecom to address mobile connectivity gaps in rural and remote areas by connecting standard mobile phones to Lynk’s growing constellation … Read More
Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) services provider has expanded its services to 105 countries. This includes 15 countries in Africa. The two new countries added to the list are Ghana and Botswana. On August 22, the company announced that its services are available in South Sudan. Starlink will continue … Read More
American wireless network provider Verizon has partnered with satellite communications provider Skylo to launch a commercial direct-to-device messaging service. Starting this fall, Verizon customers will gain access to emergency messaging and location sharing via satellite on select smartphones, even when the terrestrial network is unavailable. Next year, Verizon will offer … Read More
Airtel Business Nigeria announced that it has successfully set up a satellite dish in Lagos for Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite broadband service. This installation brings high-speed internet to remote areas, enhancing connectivity across Nigeria, the company said. The newly installed dish will provide internet at up to 100 Mbps with … Read More
Spain-based satellite company Sateliot has successfully launched four new satellites as part of its 5G NB-IoT NTN constellation, advancing the company’s goal of providing global IoT connectivity. The launch, which was part of the SpaceX Transporter-11 mission, took place on August 16, 2024, from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, … Read More
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