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Tanay Singh Thakur December 5th, 2022 9:10 AM 0 COMMENTS

Space Not Reserved for Select Entities Now, Startups to Gain Big as Well

The emerging satellite communications (satcom) segment will definitely give a push to the tech companies operating in the space sector. Space is the next big marketplace for billionaires, and it is no longer just reserved for select entities such as governments, aerospace agencies and defence. The rising investments in space are making way for space tech startups to gain big by moving first. In 2021, the space economy was valued... Read More

Aparna R December 5th, 2022 12:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Astrocast Expands Commercial Constellation to 14 Satellites

Nanosatellite IoT network operator, Astrocast launched four new 3U Spacecraft to expand its commercial constellation to 14 satellites. This is a significant milestone for the Swiss startup, as this launch made it "one of the top 40 satellite operators in the world, based on the number of satellites currently in orbit". The new satellites will strengthen the reliability of the operator's network and provide direct-to-satellite, highly secured connectivity to users... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 2nd, 2022 10:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Hysterically Announces Partnership with SpaceX, to Launch 40 Satellites

OneWeb, a satellite broadband service provider, in a comical fashion, announced its partnership with competitor Elon Musk's SpaceX. OneWeb will take the help of SpaceX to launch 40 satellites. On Twitter, OneWeb has posted a video following SpaceX, signifying a partnership. In a release, OneWeb said that the launch with SpaceX would not take place any earlier than December 6, 2022. While the company hasn't given a specific date for... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 29th, 2022 9:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Says License for Satellite Earth Station Gateways Should be Separate from UL

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on the 'Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway (SESG)'. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) reached out to the regulatory body on September 10, 2021, for its recommendations on the licensing framework for the establishment of a satellite gateway. With respect to that, TRAI floated a consultation paper on the matter on November 15, 2021. Now... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 16th, 2022 4:26 PM 4 COMMENTS

India Likely to Go with Auction Route for Satellite Spectrum

The satcom (satellite communications) sector is heating up in India. Many private companies from across the globe are investing in the Indian market to be able to benefit from the scale of high-value customers they can get. But so far, the only thing that has not been super clearly put forth by the Indian government is how the spectrum will be given to the satcom companies. Now we know that... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 16th, 2022 9:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

Elon Musk Owned SpaceX Looking to Raise $1 Billion

SpaceX, a spacecraft engineering company, founded by the billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly looking to raise about $1 billion. This would mark the company's valuation at $150 billion. This would be more than the valuation marked earlier this year of $125 billion. The development has been reported by Reuters. The report said that SpaceX is looking to sell its shares for $85 apiece. Investors could get the new shares either... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj November 15th, 2022 8:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb and Eutelsat Sign Merger to Create a New Champion

In order to implement its intention to establish a new market leader, French operator Eutelsat announced that it had executed a merger agreement with British company OneWeb. In the rapidly expanding satellite broadband sector, a French and a British company teamed together on Tuesday. The Satellite Broadband Industry Will Reach $16 Billion by 2030 In July, when both the company signed a letter of understanding to combine and become even... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj November 10th, 2022 9:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

UK Telecom Regulator Bets on Satellite Broadband for Future Connectivity

By announcing a new space policy that includes the provision of more spectrum for satellite services, Ofcom, the UK telecom regulator, is supporting satellites to help offer internet to hard-to-reach locations. It's excellent news for the increasing number of low-earth orbit (LEO) operators who are looking to space to provide high-speed broadband that the UK telecoms regulator has quadrupled the amount of spectrum that is available for satellite services in... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj November 8th, 2022 9:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

BIF Says Satcom Industry Reforms will Help in Reducing Costs

The reforms brought by the DoT (Department of Telecommunications) for the satcom (satellite communications) sector is going to help in reducing costs for the companies, said Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Monday. The satcom sector is at the cusp of growth, and it would benefit the industry if the cost of doing business is reduced. Details on the Price Reduction The Network Operations Control Center (NOCC) charges and the removal... Read More

Srikapardhi November 8th, 2022 5:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb to Help Airtel Africa Provide Enhanced Connectivity with Satellite Broadband

OneWeb, a major Satcom (satellite communications) company, announced signing a Partnership Agreement with Airtel Africa, the second largest telecom operator offering wireless connectivity and mobile money services in Africa. With this agreement, OneWeb will be able to deliver high-speed, low-latency Low Earth Orbit Connectivity services to Enterprise and Government customers. Satcom Services for a Range of Use-Cases: The partnership focuses on delivering Satcom (satellite communication services) for a range of... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj November 4th, 2022 9:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb and Paratus Establish a Connection Agreement for Angola

The Angolan city of Luanda will get a gateway thanks to a multi-year partnership between global telecoms company OneWeb and pan-African network operator Paratus Group. In the second half of 2023, it will be put into service. A number of nations in the region will receive low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services from the new gateway, which will also make it easier to connect underserved enterprises, governments, institutions of higher... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj October 30th, 2022 9:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satellite Broadband Market in India: Overlook

It would not be an exaggeration to say that satellite internet in India is currently experiencing a boom and will likely overtake 5G services as the next big thing. From Elon Musk's Starlink to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio, several influential figures in telecommunication have made steps to provide satellite-based internet connections to distant regions of the country where cable and fibre internet have not yet reached. Using satellites in orbit,... Read More