Canadian operator Telus and TerreStar Solutions, operating under the Strigo brand, have successfully conducted voice calls using satellite connectivity. Further, in partnership with Skylo, Telus has also been able to send text messages between smartphones and connect to Internet of Things (IoT) devices. With this achievement, Telus, TerreStar, and Skylo … Read More
Eutelsat OneWeb, the global satellite communications company, has announced a partnership with Icomera, a provider of integrated connectivity solutions for public transport networks, and CGI, an IT and business services company, to test the integration of satellite communications and mobile 5G networks across the rail network as part of Project … Read More
India witnessed what the first day of the 7th edition of India Mobile Congress 2023 unveiled. During his address at the Inauguration Ceremony, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, revealed interesting details about what Airtel was able to achieve in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for digital … Read More
Reliance Jio announced that it successfully demonstrated India’s first satellite-based giga fiber service, JioSpaceFiber, at India Mobile Congress on Friday. According to the company, the service will provide high-speed broadband services to previously inaccessible geographies within India and will be available across the length and breadth of the country at … Read More
Eutelsat OneWeb, the newly merged entity of Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) to offer satellite internet connectivity on the current and future fleet of VIP aircraft. Before the merger, OneWeb completed its planned constellation of LEO (low earth … Read More
Starlink will start the ‘Direct to Cell’ service in 2024. Users will be able to get seamless access to text, voice, and data if they have an LTE phone. It is a more natural progression towards boosting the adoption of satellite connectivity services by consumers. The company has shared the … Read More
SpaceX-owned Starlink plans to offer satellite broadband globally to eradicate connectivity issues in regions where traditional fiber internet can’t reach. While the company is already offering services in many countries across the globe, it has not been able to start in a major market – India. The Indian government isn’t … Read More
Amazon is moving at a fast pace to launch Project Kuiper, its satellite broadband business. The company has confirmed that it will start offering space broadband services by the end of 2024. Amazon has also confirmed that it is looking forward to working with the Indian government and local partners … Read More
The report titled “Exploring Opportunities for Indian Downstream Spacetech,” unveiled at the Indian Space Conclave 2023 by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India, NASSCOM, and the Indian Space Association (ISpA), highlights the significant potential of the downstream space sector in India. The report said the mature space ecosystem can be classified into … Read More
OneWeb earlier this year completed its goal of launching 618 LEO (low-earth-orbit) satellites. This meant the company could now offer broadband services from space in any part of the world, directly competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink. But when can we expect the company to start offering services in India, one … Read More
The Indian Space Association (ISpA) has launched the second edition of the Indian Space Conclave 2023, an event aimed at driving innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships within the rapidly evolving space sector. This annual three-day event is currently underway from October 9th to October 11th, 2023, at the Manekshaw Center … Read More
Amazon Inc. has silently applied to obtain the GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) license in India. The company is eyeing to launch satellite broadband services in India in the coming years. It will be a direct competition for the satcom players such as Starlink and OneWeb. It is … Read More
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