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Srikapardhi September 11th, 2023 9:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat Advances Toward OneWeb Merger, Receives Regulatory Approvals

Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb have received all relevant regulatory clearances for their proposed combination, and Eutelsat has convened an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders to be held on September 28, 2023. Last Friday, Eutelsat unveiled all documentation, including the French Exemption Document, providing details into the details and governance structure of the Combined Entity resulting from the merger. Also Read: OneWeb and Eutelsat Showcase Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity to NATO Leadership... Read More

Srikapardhi September 8th, 2023 11:10 AM 0 COMMENTS

SES and CFE TEIT Partner to Bring 4G to 400 Remote Communities in Mexico

SES, a global satellite operator, and CFE TEIT, a Mexican government agency, have partnered to bring 4G connectivity to 400 remote communities in Mexico. The project will use SES's Mobile Backhaul service via the SES-17 satellite, which provides high-speed, reliable connectivity to even the most difficult-to-reach locations. Also Read: Telemor and SES Renew Partnership for Enhanced Mobile Connectivity in Timor-Leste SES-17 Satellite SES said CFE TEIT is leveraging its SES-17... Read More

Srikapardhi September 2nd, 2023 10:10 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telemor and SES Renew Partnership for Enhanced Mobile Connectivity in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste's mobile operator, Telemor (Viettel Timor Unipessoal Lda), has extended its partnership with SES for another eight years. This collaboration, in effect since 2015, aims to enhance mobile connectivity in the region. Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite system of SES will enable Telemor to deliver improved mobile broadband services across the island country in Asia, said the statement. Also Read: SES Completes C-Band Clearing, Paving the Way for 5G Rollout... Read More

Srikapardhi September 1st, 2023 12:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb and Sat One Partner to Deliver LEO Connectivity Solutions in Australia and New Zealand

OneWeb, a global satellite communications company, and Sat One, a Perth-based satellite service company, have announced a multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership to deliver OneWeb's low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Also Read: OneWeb Showcases LEO Satellite Capabilities to Humanitarian Community in Geneva Connectivity for Remote Areas According to the statement, Sat One, powered by OneWeb's LEO satellite communications network, will be able to offer connectivity... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2023 6:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

KDDI Partners With SpaceX to Bring Satellite-to-Cellular Service to Japan

The Japanese telecom provider KDDI announced today that it has signed an agreement with SpaceX to introduce satellite-to-cellular service in Japan. Leveraging SpaceX's Starlink low earth orbit (LEO) satellites and KDDI's extensive national wireless spectrum, this partnership aims to enhance cellular connectivity in areas, including remote islands and mountains that have been traditionally hard to reach using conventional 4G and 5G networks. Also Read: Ericsson and KDDI Deploy Japan’s First... Read More

Yashika Goel August 24th, 2023 3:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Technologies, Hughes Awarded US Space Force Contract for LEO Services

OneWeb Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of OneWeb, and Hughes Network Systems, have each been awarded significant contracts by the US Space Force. OneWeb Technologies has secured a 10-year Commercial Satellite Communications Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (p-LEO) contract, while Hughes Network Systems has been granted a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based services. Also Read: OneWeb Expands Connectivity Services in Europe and US... Read More

Srikapardhi August 18th, 2023 7:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat Announces Completion of C-Band Spectrum Clearing for 5G

Intelsat, one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks operator, has announced the successful completion of the clearing of C-band frequencies. Intelsat stated that the accomplishment comes well ahead of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) deadline, bringing substantial financial benefits they will receive as a result. Also Read: Telesat Receives FCC Certification for Accelerated C-Band Relocation Financial Gain Intelsat has announced that it will receive almost USD 3.7... Read More

Yashika Goel August 18th, 2023 12:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Showcases LEO Satellite Capabilities to Humanitarian Community in Geneva

On Thursday, OneWeb announced that it showcased its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite capabilities for humanitarian organisations to representatives from international humanitarian organisations. The event took place last month at the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, Switzerland. According to OneWeb, this demonstration showcased OneWeb's ability to provide high-speed, low-latency communications through various user terminals, catering to different needs. Also Read: OneWeb and IP Access... Read More

Srikapardhi August 13th, 2023 7:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb and IP Access International Partner to Deliver High-Speed Broadband Across the US

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, OneWeb, has joined forces with terrestrial and space-based mobile connectivity provider IP Access International to announce a Distribution Partnership Agreement to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity across the United States. Also Read: BT and OneWeb Deliver High-Speed Satellite Connectivity to Lundy Island Seamless Integration Under this partnership, IP Access International will seamlessly integrate OneWeb's satellite services with major terrestrial cellular providers across the... Read More

Srikapardhi August 12th, 2023 11:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

SES Completes C-Band Clearing, Paving the Way for 5G Rollout in US

Luxembourg-based satellite communications company SES announces the US Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) validation of the certification of its Phase 2 accelerated C-band clearing and relocation activities. Following the successful completion of Phase 1 activities in 2021, this accomplishment represents a significant step forward in SES's commitment to the FCC's initiative to clear a segment of the C-band spectrum, enabling the rollout of 5G services across the United States. Also Read:... Read More

Srikapardhi August 10th, 2023 6:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telefonica Teams Up With SpaceX’s Starlink as Global Partner

Telefonica, operating through its global business unit Telefonica Global Solutions (TGS), has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to become an authorised global partner of Starlink, the constellation of advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites delivering high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet across the globe, even in remote and underserved areas. Also Read: O2 Telefonica Germany, Ericsson Implement Europe’s First Cloud RAN for 5G Telefonica Joins Starlink for Global Connectivity Telefonica stated that the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 8th, 2023 10:33 AM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX Successfully Launches 15 Starlink Satellites

On August 7, SpaceX successfully launched 15 more Starlink satellites into the low earth orbit (LEO). The liftoff happened from the Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday. SpaceX used a Falcon 9 rocket for the launch. The rocket returned to the ground in about 9.5 minutes from the time of launch. According to SpaceX, this was the fifth launch and landing for this particular booster. All the satellites were deployed... Read More