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Srikapardhi April 18th, 2023 10:20 AM 0 COMMENTS

Sateliot Successfully Launches 5G-IoT LEO Satellite

Sateliot, based out of Barcelona and the first company to operate a low-Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellite constellation with 5G-IoT standard, has launched the first-ever 5G standard LEO satellite, named Sateliot_0 "The GroundBreaker". The goal is to democratize access to the Internet of Things (IoT) worldwide, and the satellite will work as a cell tower from space. Also Read: Qualcomm to Bring Snapdragon Satellite to More Smartphones SpaceX Falcon 9 Carried... Read More

Srikapardhi April 14th, 2023 7:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat Partners With SpaceLogistics to Extend Satellite Life

Intelsat, a leading provider of integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and inflight connectivity, has partnered with Northrop Grumman Corporation's SpaceLogistics to extend the life of one of its satellites and provide uninterrupted services to its customers. The satellite operator has ordered a Mission Extension Pod (MEP) that will be installed by SpaceLogistics' mission robotic vehicle (MRV) on an Intelsat satellite operating in geosynchronous orbit. Also Read: Intelsat Successfully Launches 40e... Read More

Srikapardhi April 13th, 2023 2:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

MediaTek and Inmarsat Collaborate to Bring Satellite Services to Smartphones

MediaTek and Inmarsat have teamed up to provide ultra-reliable, two-way satellite services to smartphones, IoT devices, automotive and other industries. The collaboration aims to enable mobile operators, device manufacturers, and others to offer satellite services such as two-way text messaging, emergency communications, device tracking and monitoring, among other capabilities, without the need for pointing on most devices. Also Read: Qualcomm to Bring Snapdragon Satellite to More Smartphones Leverage 5G Non-Terrestrial... Read More

Srikapardhi April 12th, 2023 12:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

UK Government Selects OneWeb for Trials to Connect Remote Communities

OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, has been selected to participate in two trials that will connect remote communities for the UK government's Very Hard to Reach Premises connectivity programme. The programme aims to provide internet access to the UK's most remote homes and businesses, using OneWeb's high-speed, low-latency LEO network through its partners BT and Clarus. The trials will take place on the Shetland Islands and... Read More

Srikapardhi April 9th, 2023 8:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat Successfully Launches 40e High-Throughput Satellite

Intelsat, a leading inflight connectivity provider, has successfully launched a new geosynchronous satellite, Intelsat 40e (IS-40e), which promises to provide a wide range of services and coverage to North America. The satellite utilizes spot-beam technology to deliver a large amount of capacity for Intelsat's commercial aviation, mobility, and network service customers. Also Read: Eutelsat and Intelsat Sign Seven Year Capacity Agreement Intelsat 40e High-Throughput Satellite According to the statement by... Read More

Tanuja K April 7th, 2023 10:33 AM 0 COMMENTS

Space Policy 2023 for India Gets a Nod from Cabinet

The Cabinet approved Indian Space Policy 2023 on Thursday. This new policy looks to increase investments in the space sector from private companies. The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, defined the responsibilities that different organisations such as ISRO, NSIL, and IN-SPACe will have. According to a PTI report, union minister Jitendra Singh said, "In brief, the Indian Space Policy will offer clarity in the role of... Read More

Srikapardhi April 7th, 2023 9:08 AM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Neom JV Joins Digital Cooperation Organisation

OneWeb, a company that provides low Earth orbit satellite connectivity, announced that OneWeb NEOM JV, a joint venture between OneWeb and NEOM in Saudi Arabia, has been accepted as an observer member of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). The DCO, established in November 2020, aims to promote digital prosperity by accelerating the growth of the digital economy and currently includes 13 member states representing over 600 million people. Also Read: Veon... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 6th, 2023 4:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Spectrum to be Used for Satcom Services

Spectrum is the most crucial resource that a company can get its hands on for offering communication services. Since it is a limited resource, the government offers it to the telecom and tech industry with a very deliberate and careful approach so that it doesn't get wasted. Very soon, satellite communication (satcom) players looking to offer satellite broadband services would also be seeking spectrum allocation from the government. But because... Read More

Srikapardhi April 5th, 2023 8:03 AM 0 COMMENTS

Astrocast Secures USD 17.5 Million Investment From Thuraya

Astrocast, the Swiss-based global nanosatellite IoT network operator, has secured a USD 17.5 million investment from UAE-based Thuraya Telecommunications, a subsidiary of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC. The agreement marks Thuraya's first investment in a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Astrocast and Thuraya initially entered into a technical cooperation agreement in 2019, which will now be extended for another four years. Also Read: Astrocast Completes Optimization of Satellite... Read More

Srikapardhi April 4th, 2023 11:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

NTT and SES to Deliver Satellite-Based Edge and Private 5G Network

NTT and SES, two leading global technology companies, have announced a multi-year partnership to deliver NTT's Edge as a Service to enterprise customers via SES satellites. The collaboration aims to bring NTT's expertise in networking and enterprise-managed services together with SES's unique satellite capabilities to provide reliable connectivity to businesses that must cater to surges in connectivity demand or are based beyond the reach of fixed terrestrial networks. Also Read:... Read More

Srikapardhi April 4th, 2023 2:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

2degrees and Lynk Announce Satellite-To-Cell Trial

2degrees, a New Zealand-based mobile provider, has teamed up with Lynk, a global LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite provider, to test technology that allows customers to connect from areas outside of terrestrial mobile coverage. The companies plan to provide mobile connectivity everywhere in New Zealand, with Lynk's LEO satellites acting as cell towers in space and providing connectivity directly to mobile phones without any modifications to either the MNO network... Read More

Tanuja K March 27th, 2023 10:38 AM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Could Get all Necessary Permissions to Start Services by July: Report

OneWeb, a global satellite communications company, could get all the necessary permissions to start commercial services by July this year. Sunil Bharti Mittal, executive chairman of OneWeb, also expects that India's spacecom policy would be announced soon. Bharti-backed OneWeb could soon have all the statutory approvals for starting services, including the landing rights and market access clearances. OneWeb would most likely become the first company to launch broadband from space... Read More