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Kripa B January 30th, 2025 1:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Claims World’s First Satellite Video Call Using Standard Mobile Phone

Vodafone says it has made the world's first space video call from an area with no coverage using a standard 4G/5G smartphone and AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellites, which are designed to offer a full mobile broadband experience. A Vodafone engineer put it to the test by making a space-based video call to the CEO of Vodafone Group from a remote mountainous location in mid-Wales, where there has never been mobile... Read More

Srikapardhi January 29th, 2025 8:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Selects SES’s O3b mPOWER for Satellite Connectivity in Wallis and Futuna Islands

Orange has announced the launch of the Nuanua project, an initiative to enhance connectivity in the French overseas collectivity of the Wallis and Futuna Islands (South Pacific region) using satellite operator SES's O3b mPOWER satellite system. Named after the Wallisian word for "rainbow," Nuanua will replace the existing satellite infrastructure, enabling Orange to offer improved internet services to the nearly 12,000 residents of the archipelago. Also Read: Orange and SETAR... Read More

Tanuja K January 29th, 2025 3:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Accepts Indian Govt’s Demands for Getting License: Report

Starlink, a SpaceX-owned satcom (satellite communication) company has finally accepted the key terms laid out by the Indian government to get a license. For several years now, a tussle between the government and Starlink has been ongoing over security terms. But now, Starlink has agreed to the terms that the Indian government has over the security and data storage of Indian customers. India is one of the largest broadband markets... Read More

Tanuja K January 29th, 2025 12:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

iPhones Get Support for Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Coverage: Report

Apple's iPhones now have the support for Starlink's Direct-to-Cell (D2C) coverage. Starlink has currently only enabled text facilities under the Direct-to-Cell service. Data and calling services are expected to be switched on at a later stage. T-Mobile has confirmed that they are currently testing the Starlink cell network on a trial basis. The permission for the trials was given by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in November last year, as... Read More

Kripa B January 22nd, 2025 11:03 AM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Satellite Telecom Services Ready for Rollout in India: Report

Airtel satellite telecom services are ready for rollout in India, with the company now awaiting the government's approval, according to Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, ANI reported. Sunil Bharti Mittal, previously said the company is fully prepared to launch satellite communication (Satcom) services to reach every corner of the country. Also Read: Satcom Need to Be Bound by the Same Regulations as Telecom, Says Sunil Bharti Mittal... Read More

Srikapardhi January 10th, 2025 11:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Satellite Networks Completes Acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions

Gilat Satellite Networks said that it has closed the acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions, a US-based provider of satcom terminal products and solutions, for a consideration of USD 98 million in cash, as adjusted. Gilat expects its annual revenues from Stellar Blu to range between USD 120 million and USD 150 million in 2025, based on Stellar Blu's backlog. In addition, the acquisition is expected to be accretive on non-GAAP... Read More

Srikapardhi January 9th, 2025 11:46 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telstra Teams Up with Starlink to Launch Satellite-to-Mobile Messaging in Australia

Telstra has partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring Satellite-to-Mobile (direct-to-handset) text messaging to Australia. This technology aims to improve coverage, particularly in remote and regional areas where traditional mobile networks don't reach. The partnership builds on Telstra's existing collaboration with Starlink on Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite home and small business fixed internet products. Also Read: Telstra Implements Automated Energy Saver for Sustainable 5G Network Management Satellite-to-Mobile Technology Telstra on Thursday said... Read More

Kripa B January 8th, 2025 5:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Viavi Supplies Precision Components for NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission

Viavi Solutions announced today that it supplied a precision order sorting filter for the Mapping Imaging Spectrometer for Europa (MISE) on the Europa Clipper spacecraft. This instrument is crucial for analysing the surface composition of Jupiter's moon, Europa, to assess the habitability of its subsurface ocean. It will map the distribution of organics, salts, acid hydrates, and water ice phases, according to Viavi. Also Read: Viavi Launches AI-Powered Automation Management... Read More

Srikapardhi January 7th, 2025 12:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

AST SpaceMobile Secures 45 MHz Spectrum for US Direct-to-Device Satellite Services

Space-based cellular broadband network company AST SpaceMobile announced on Monday, January 6, 2025, that it has reached an agreement to secure long-term access to up to 45 MHz of lower mid-band spectrum in the United States for its direct-to-device satellite applications. Also Read: AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone Forge Long-Term Partnership to Expand Global Cellular Broadband New Mid-Band Spectrum According to the company, once finalised, this spectrum access will enhance AST... Read More

Srikapardhi January 7th, 2025 11:16 AM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Receives USD 9 Million in Orders for Multi-Orbit SkyEdge Platforms

Gilat Satellite Networks (Gilat) said that it has received USD 9 million in orders from major satellite operators. The orders are for its advanced satellite communications platforms, SkyEdge IV and SkyEdge II-c equipment and services. "Delivery is scheduled within the next twelve months," Gilat said on Monday. Also Read: Gilat’s DataPath Secures USD 5 Million Deal with US Defense Department SkyEdge Platforms Gilat highlighted that the 'world's leading satellite operators'... Read More

Srikapardhi January 6th, 2025 11:20 AM 0 COMMENTS

AI-Powered Space42 Launches Thuraya 4 Satellite Into Orbit

Space42, a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has launched its Thuraya 4 (T4) telecommunications satellite into orbit. The satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Following deployment, Thuraya 4 initiated its Electrical Orbit Raising (EOR) process, which will gradually position it in its operational geostationary orbit at 44 degrees East, approximately 36,000 kilometres above Earth. According to the company, this transition... Read More

Srikapardhi January 2nd, 2025 5:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

ESA and Telesat Achieve 5G NTN Connection via LEO Satellite

The European Space Agency (ESA) and satellite operator Telesat have established a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connection using a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite in the Ka-band frequency range. This marks the first time 5G NTN technology has been implemented with a fast-moving LEO satellite, paving the way for real-time, space-based connectivity, according to the official release. Also Read: EU, SpaceRISE Consortium Sign IRIS2 Contract for Deployment of Secure Satellite... Read More