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Srikapardhi May 26th, 2023 2:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Viasat’s Acquisition of Inmarsat Approved by European Commission

Viasat, a global communications company, and Inmarsat, a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, announced that the European Commission (EC) unconditionally approved Viasat's acquisition of Inmarsat. This approval follows clearances from the UK Competition and Markets Authority and the US Federal Communications Commission, marking a significant step towards the completion of the transaction. Also Read: Viasat’s Acquisition of Inmarsat Clears Competition Review Transaction Finalization With all necessary regulatory... Read More

Srikapardhi May 24th, 2023 2:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb and Arctic Space Technologies Partner for Satellite Network Portal in Northern Sweden

Arctic Space Technologies, the highly sustainable and innovative ground segment provider, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, have announced the construction of the OneWeb Satellite Network Portal (SNP), a satellite ground station installation. Located at the Arctic Space Technologies' Space Center in Pitea, Sweden, this hyperscale satellite ground station is set to revolutionize connectivity in the region. Also Read: Viasat’s Acquisition of Inmarsat Receives FCC Approval... Read More

Srikapardhi May 22nd, 2023 7:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Viasat’s Acquisition of Inmarsat Receives FCC Approval

Viasat, a global communications company, and Inmarsat, a leading global mobile satellite communications service provider, have received significant regulatory approval for their proposed acquisition. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given its nod to Viasat's acquisition of Inmarsat, marking a crucial milestone in the transaction, according to Viasat. Also Read: Viasat Announces Successful Launch of ViaSat-3 Americas Satellite FCC Approval Secured for Viasat's Acquisition of Inmarsat With the FCC's... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 21st, 2023 12:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

The Future of Satcom: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities

The Satcom industry is going to be the next enabler of digital growth in underdeveloped markets. One of the biggest advantages of satellite broadband is that it doesn't need fiber to deliver internet. If you are near a satellite gateway, all you need is a device that can connect to the network of the gateway. Individual customers, as well as enterprises, both are going to benefit from the presence of... Read More

Srikapardhi May 20th, 2023 10:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Launch 19 Expands Constellation to 634 Satellites

OneWeb, a prominent provider of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful deployment of 16 satellites, solidifying its constellation and progressing towards global service coverage. This launch 19th included the deployment of JoeySat, a satellite designed to test a revolutionary beam-hopping capability, enabling seamless switching between different locations on Earth while adapting communication signal strength according to customer demands. Also Read: OneWeb to... Read More

Srikapardhi May 19th, 2023 9:19 AM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb to Launch 16 Satellites With SpaceX, Including JoeySat

OneWeb, the Bharti-backed leading Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, has partnered with SpaceX to launch 16 satellites, scheduled to take place on May 19, 2023. This launch, which will be conducted using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, will also carry satellites from Iridium. The event will be held at Space Launch Complex 4 East, located at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This will be OneWeb's 19th launch as... Read More

Srikapardhi May 18th, 2023 7:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb and Swedish Space Corporation Collaborate to Enhance Connectivity Across Northern Canada

The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and OneWeb, a prominent Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, have joined forces to construct and manage a new OneWeb Satellite Network Portal (SNP) in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. The SNP project aims to significantly enhance bandwidth, performance, and resiliency for active OneWeb services across Northern Canada. Also Read: BT Group and OneWeb Successfully Trial 4G LTE Backhaul Over LEO Network Construction and Management... Read More

Srikapardhi May 17th, 2023 11:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Etisalat by e& Launches New Maritime Satcoms Portfolio

Etisalat by e& has announced the launch of its new Maritime Satcoms portfolio of services to meet the needs of vessels operating in UAE territorial waters and beyond. With coverage extending to 16 countries and serving 164 million customers across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, this comprehensive suite of services is set to revolutionise the regional maritime industry. Also Read: e& Group CEO to Join Vodafone Board Under... Read More

Tanuja K May 16th, 2023 10:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX Successfully Launches 56 Starlink Satellites to Orbit

SpaceX has launched a new batch of 56 Starlink broadband satellites into orbit, marking its 31st successful orbital mission this year. The launch took place early Sunday morning (May 14) at 1:03 a.m. EDT from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with the Falcon 9 rocket lifting off and deploying the satellites to low Earth orbit. The Falcon 9's first stage successfully returned to Earth and landed on... Read More

Srikapardhi May 16th, 2023 9:25 AM 0 COMMENTS

2degrees and Lynk Global Bring Satellite-To-Phone Coverage to New Zealand

New Zealand telecommunications provider, 2degrees, has announced a commercial contract with Lynk Global, to offer satellite-to-phone connectivity to its customers across the country. This partnership aims to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for New Zealanders, even in areas without terrestrial mobile coverage, by utilising Lynk's 'cell-towers-in space' technology. First-of-a-kind agreement in New Zealand prepares for 2degrees’ commercial launch of the service later this year, says Lynk. Also Read: 2degrees and Lynk Announce... Read More

Srikapardhi May 15th, 2023 11:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb and iSAT Africa Partner to Bring High-Speed Connectivity to Africa

OneWeb, a leading Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, has joined forces with iSAT Africa, an integrated communications services provider, to establish a Distribution Partnership Agreement. The strategic collaboration aims to revolutionise internet connectivity across Africa, providing high-speed, low-latency broadband access to communities in need. Also Read: BT Group and OneWeb Successfully Trial 4G LTE Backhaul Over LEO Network Bridging the Digital Divide The partnership leverages OneWeb's satellite technology... Read More

Srikapardhi May 11th, 2023 9:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Internet Now Available on Brightline Trains, a First in the World

Brightline, the leading provider of modern and eco-friendly intercity rail in America, has announced that it has become the first passenger rail service in the world to offer Starlink's high-speed and low-latency broadband service on its trains. This strategic move is part of Brightline's digital transformation initiative, which focuses on delivering a superior guest experience and revolutionizing each traveler's journey. Also Read: Experiencing Airtel 5G Plus in Vande Bharat Express... Read More