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Srikapardhi August 7th, 2023 8:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat Partners With Thaicom for Software-Defined Satellite Over Asia

Global satellite operator Eutelsat Communications has partnered with Space Tech Innovation Limited (STI), a subsidiary of Thaicom, to develop and operate a new software-defined satellite (SDS) at the 119.5 degrees East orbital slot over Asia. As per the joint statement, this partnership aims to expand Eutelsat's services and connectivity offerings in the Asian region. The key points from the announcement include the following: Also Read: Satellite Operator Eutelsat to Sell... Read More

Srikapardhi August 7th, 2023 5:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Xplore to Offer 100 Mbps Satellite Internet via Jupiter 3 Launch

Canada's Xplore will provide rural areas with a homegrown choice for broadband internet with the launch of the next-generation Jupiter 3 satellite. According to Xplore, Jupiter 3 is the world's newest and largest communications satellite, developed by Hughes Network Systems to provide high-speed internet access to remote areas. Also Read: Xplore 5G Home Internet Expands to More Communities "Canadians who need or prefer to rely on satellite Internet will soon... Read More

Yashika Goel July 25th, 2023 9:46 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airbus Extends Partnership With Astrocast to Enhance Satellite IoT Technology

Swiss satellite IoT operator Astrocast has announced extending its partnership with Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus). The collaboration seeks to bolster the capabilities of satellite Internet of Things (SatIoT) technology, allowing Astrocast to further increase its network capacity, according to the official release. Strengthening SatIoT Capabilities Astrocast stated that its partnership with Airbus since 2017 has been vital for the progress of Astrocast's communication protocol and modem software stack. The... Read More

Srikapardhi July 24th, 2023 9:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

BT and OneWeb Deliver High-Speed Satellite Connectivity to Lundy Island

BT and OneWeb have partnered with the UK government to provide high-speed and dependable internet connectivity to Lundy Island for the first time as part of the Alpha Trials program. Situated 19 kilometres off the coast of North Devon, Lundy Island, with its 28 permanent residents and status as a designated Marine Conservation Zone and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), can now access seamless connectivity with the deployment of... Read More

Srikapardhi July 21st, 2023 2:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tusass Advances Connectivity in Greenland With GreenSAT Satellite and Seabed Survey

Greenland's telecommunications service provider Tusass is enhancing communication capabilities across the region. In recent announcements, Tusass revealed its progress with the deployment of the GreenSAT satellite and the commencement of a seabed survey along the coastline from Qaqortoq to Ilulissat. The last time you read about Tusass on TelecomTalk was in February. Also Read: GreenSAT to Improve the Connectivity of Greenland: Tusass GreenSAT Satellite Advances Connectivity In February 2023, Tusass... Read More

Yashika Goel July 20th, 2023 5:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink’s Satellite Internet Now Available in Kenya

Starlink, the satellite internet business of SpaceX, has made its commercial launch of satellite broadband services in Kenya, making it the latest country in Africa to join the network. SpaceX has chosen local internet company Karibu Connect as its first authorized distributor in Kenya. Also Read: Airtel Kenya Launches 5G Services, Accelerating Digital Connectivity Starlink Expands to Kenya Karibu Connect will offer Starlink enterprise services for both fixed and mobile... Read More

Srikapardhi July 13th, 2023 11:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Optus Partners With SpaceX to Achieve Full Mobile Coverage Across Australia

Australian telco Optus has announced an agreement with SpaceX to deliver mobile connectivity across the vast landscapes of Australia using SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation, covering 100 percent of the country's territory. Also Read: Rogers Brings Satellite-To-Phone Coverage to Canada With Lynk Global and SpaceX Extending coverage to remote regions With its existing network, Optus currently provides mobile coverage to 98.5 percent of Australia's population. Optus has stated that it is... Read More

Tanuja K July 13th, 2023 10:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom Association Wants India to Follow International Practices for Spectrum

In the ongoing debate over satellite spectrum allocation, the president of the Satcom Industry Association (SIA)-India, Subba Rao Pavuluri, has advocated for the adoption of the globally accepted administered auction model. Speaking to Business Today, Pavuluri emphasised that the distribution of satellite spectrum should follow the established international practice. While telecom giants Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) support the auctioning of satellite spectrum, OneWeb, backed by Bharti Airtel and... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 9th, 2023 7:08 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio has Only 1 No Daily Data Limit Plan and it Comes with Unlimited 5G Offer

Reliance Jio has only one no daily data limit prepaid plan on offer for customers. All the telecom operators brought lump-sum data prepaid plans for customers who were sick of the daily data limit. These plans not only allowed the customers to get a seamless internet experience without any anxieties about finishing the data but also enabled the telcos to get more money out of the pocket of their customers.... Read More

Tanuja K July 8th, 2023 4:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Mongolia Grants Licenses to SpaceX for High-Speed Internet Service via Starlink Satellites

The Mongolian government has announced the granting of two licenses to Elon Musk's SpaceX, allowing the company to operate as an internet service provider in the country, said a Reuters report. This move will enable millions of internet users in Mongolia to access high-speed connectivity through Starlink, the satellite communications service operated by SpaceX. Starlink has established an impressive network of over 3,500 satellites in low-Earth orbit, offering connectivity even... Read More

Srikapardhi July 7th, 2023 12:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb, Connecta Partner to Boost Broadband Connectivity in the US and Caribbean

OneWeb on Wednesday announced a Distribution Partnership Agreement with Connecta Satellite Solutions. The collaboration aims to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity across the United States and Caribbean territories. Collaboration for Broadband Connectivity Connecta, a distributor of satellite connectivity solutions to large enterprises and governments, will now offer a suite of OneWeb-powered connectivity solutions to their enterprise and government customers in these regions, according to the official release. Also Read: Momentum... Read More

Yashika Goel July 6th, 2023 6:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telesat Receives FCC Certification for Accelerated C-Band Relocation

Canadian satellite operator Telesat announced on Wednesday that its Phase 2 certification for accelerated C-band clearing activities in the 3.7 GHz band has been validated by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Also Read: SES-18 Satellite for C-Band Transition Enters Service According to the official release, this order marks Telesat's successful completion of all requirements for relocating customers from the 3700-3820 MHz band in the... Read More