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Tanuja K January 14th, 2023 11:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink to Soon Start in South Korea

Starlink, a satellite communications (satcom) company owned by SpaceX has filed papers to start services in South Korea. The development was reported by Reuters (via Yonhap). Starlink's website suggests that it would start services in the second quarter of this year in South Korea. Starlink has deployed a constellation of satellites to offer internet services to people across the world. Satellite internet can reach places where terrestrial networks can't. Thus... Read More

Srikapardhi January 10th, 2023 5:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Successfully Deploys 40 Satellites With SpaceX

OneWeb, a major satellite communications (satcom) player globally, is deploying satellites to expand coverage and provide internet connectivity through space. Today, the Bharti Airtel backed Satcom company confirmed the deployment of 40 satellites launched by SpaceX. The launch happened from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and this launch of 40 Satellites is OneWeb's 16th to date. OneWeb Satellite Launch With only two more launches remaining to complete OneWeb's first-generation constellation... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 9th, 2023 5:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Regulatory Hurdles a Big Task for Satcom Players Such as Starlink

Indian satellite communications (satcom) sector is waiting to blow up in 2023. The arrival of satellite broadband services would immensely benefit the Indian economy in the medium term. Because of satcom, communication in remote areas where the terrestrial networks can't reach would become possible. But it would not be an easy task for the satcom players to navigate through the Indian market. This is because there are a lot of... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 6th, 2023 2:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom Players have a Big Opportunity in India, but Many things Need to Go Right

Satellite communications (Satcom) sector is going to blow up in India in the near future. The road is set, but the sector regulator would have to be very careful and deliberate about the policies it forms for the satcom players. Currently, two players have the GMPCS (global mobile personal communication by satellite) license in India - OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications Ltd. OneWeb has already deployed most of its planned... Read More

Bhavya Singh January 3rd, 2023 5:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom in India: Hiranandani and Veeno Communications Apply for GMPCS License

The GMPCS authorisation under the Unified licence has so far been awarded to OneWeb India Communications and Jio Satellite Communications. Two additional entities have applied for the right to set up gateways, increasing the level of competition in the satellite communication market. Hiranandani Group, a significant player in the real estate industry, and Veeno Communications, a startup from Bengaluru, have sought GMPCS license, according to an RTI reviewed by the... Read More

Aparna R December 18th, 2022 5:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vivacom Starts Construction of a New Ground Station for OneWeb in Bulgaria

Vivacom, part of the united Group network and OneWeb, announced the development of a dedicated Satellite Network Portal (SNP) or ground station for OneWeb in Bulgaria. The facility will boost accessibility to OneWeb's constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites for EU nations and broaden communications capabilities. In addition, this will improve broadband coverage and enhance system resilience for areas stretching Central Europe and Central Asia, including the Black Sea and the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 15th, 2022 5:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Working to Enable Direct Satellite Connectivity with Smartphones

Starlink, a SpaceX-owned satellite communications (Satcom) company, plans to bring digital connectivity to the remotest parts of the country. Elon Musk-owned satcom company requires consumers to purchase additional equipment for getting satellite internet signals and then creating a Wi-Fi network from it. However, now, Starlink is working on a technology that would eliminate the need for consumers to get that additional equipment for connecting their smartphones with the satellite internet.... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 14th, 2022 10:33 AM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Orders 10000 LEO Terminals from Hughes

OneWeb, a major satellite communications (satcom) player globally, has ordered 10,000 LEO (Low Earth Orbit) terminals from Hughes Network Systems. With these new LEO terminals, OneWeb aims to provide connectivity services to enterprise and government customers. OneWeb has ordered HL1100 (model number) LEO terminals from Hughes, which include the electronically-steered antenna and compact outdoor and indoor equipment necessary to activate high-speed, low-latency broadband service on the OneWeb constellation. Hughes LEO... Read More

Bhavya Singh December 13th, 2022 5:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satellite Spectrum Auction in India: See What TRAI Chairman Said

The chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), PD Vaghela, stated at a Broadband India Forum summit on SatCom that India will be the first nation to auction spectrum for satellite communication and that it should be planned in a way to draw investments in the industry. In order to improve the ease of doing business in the sector, TRAI will shortly offer proposals to streamline licences needed... Read More

Bhavya Singh December 9th, 2022 5:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink In-Flight Internet Debuts with JSX Jet

Starlink, a satellite broadband company, owned by SpaceX, offers 40 countries with satellite internet access. After 2023, it also aspires to provide mobile phone service everywhere worldwide. This technology is best suited for remote, geographically isolated places with poor or nonexistent internet connectivity. In low Earth orbit (LEO) as of September 2022, Starlink had over 3,000 mass-produced tiny satellites that connect with specialised ground transceivers. Approximately 12,000 satellites will be... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 9th, 2022 11:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb 40 Satellites Launched Successfully by SpaceX: See Pictures

OneWeb, a major satellite communications (Satcom) company, has confirmed the successful deployment of 40 satellites launched by rival firm SpaceX. The launch took place at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States. This was the 15th launch from OneWeb and the second since the company resumed launching satellites in October in India. OneWeb is now back on track to realise its goal of delivering global coverage of satellite broadband... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 6th, 2022 9:43 AM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Signs Paratus as Distribution Partner in 37 African Countries

On Monday, OneWeb announced the signing of a distribution partnership with the Paratus Group in Africa. Paratus is a PAN-African telecommunications company that will distribute the services of OneWeb in all 37 countries in Africa. OneWeb's LEO (low-earth-orbit) connectivity solutions will be available across Africa through Paratus in 2023. The partnership will particularly focus on ensuring that OneWeb's services reach rural and remote areas of Africa. This development follows the... Read More