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Srikapardhi September 9th, 2024 6:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Telecom Partners with Novelsat to Expand Cellular Network in Africa

Gilat Telecom announced plans to expand a Tier-1 cellular network's capacity and reach in Africa using Novelsat's satellite modems. This initiative aims to significantly enhance high-speed connectivity for both existing and new locations in Africa. Leveraging Novelsat's SCPC modems, Gilat Telecom will extend the satellite network to new areas and substantially increase the network's overall capacity to ensure more robust and faster broadband services. Also Read: Gilat Satellite Networks Secures... Read More

Srikapardhi September 7th, 2024 5:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Satellite Networks Secures USD 12 Million Expansion Deal

Gilat Satellite Networks announced it has been awarded over USD 12 million in orders from a satellite operator to expand their global satcom network. The deal, which involves deploying Gilat's SkyEdge VSAT platforms, is expected to be delivered within the next 12 months. The details of the satellite operator have not been disclosed. Also Read: AMN Deploys Starlink Connectivity to Over 100 Rural Base Stations in Nigeria Strategic Benefits and... Read More

Srikapardhi September 7th, 2024 4:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

SES Raises EUR 1 Billion in Hybrid Bond Offering

Luxembourg-headquartered satellite company SES announced that it has successfully priced a EUR 1 billion hybrid dual-tranche bond offering, consisting of two tranches of EUR 500 million each. The company noted that the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding the acquisition of Intelsat or refinancing existing debt. Also Read: Satellite Operator SES to Acquire Intelsat for USD 3.1 Billion Details of the Bond Tranches The deal comprises... Read More

Srikapardhi September 6th, 2024 12:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

AMN Deploys Starlink Connectivity to Over 100 Rural Base Stations in Nigeria

Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) announced that it has successfully utilised SpaceX's Starlink constellation to provide satellite backhaul at more than 100 of its rural base stations in Nigeria so far. AMN expects to double this number before the end of the year. On average, traffic has increased by approximately 45 percent across all sites that have been migrated to use low Earth orbit (LEO) backhaul. Also Read: AMN Launches First... Read More

Srikapardhi September 4th, 2024 12:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Digicel Pacific Partners with SES to Enhance Disaster Recovery Communications in Tonga

Telecommunications company Digicel Pacific and satellite operator SES have announced an agreement to bolster Digicel Pacific's network with SES's service, enabling the rapid restoration of critical communications in the event of natural disasters. This agreement is an extension of the companies' long-standing partnership, the official release said. Also Read: Digicel Samoa Granted Conditional Approval for 5G Launch Impact of Tonga Earthquake Following the earthquake that hit Tonga on August 26th,... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2024 12:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

TPG Telecom Partners with Lynk Global to End Mobile Connectivity Gaps in Australia

Australian telecommunications company TPG Telecom has partnered with satellite-to-mobile operator Lynk Global to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones around Australia. The non-exclusive service launch agreement paves the way for TPG Telecom to address mobile connectivity gaps in rural and remote areas by connecting standard mobile phones to Lynk's growing constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Also Read: Verizon Partners with Skylo to Launch Satellite-Based Direct-to-Device Messaging sat2phone Technology Under... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 29th, 2024 5:59 PM 3 COMMENTS

Starlink Now Available in 105 Countries

Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) services provider has expanded its services to 105 countries. This includes 15 countries in Africa. The two new countries added to the list are Ghana and Botswana. On August 22, the company announced that its services are available in South Sudan. Starlink will continue to expand its services globally. In Brazil, the company has made great progress in a short span. Read More - Starlink... Read More

Srikapardhi August 29th, 2024 11:24 AM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Partners with Skylo to Launch Satellite-Based Direct-to-Device Messaging

American wireless network provider Verizon has partnered with satellite communications provider Skylo to launch a commercial direct-to-device messaging service. Starting this fall, Verizon customers will gain access to emergency messaging and location sharing via satellite on select smartphones, even when the terrestrial network is unavailable. Next year, Verizon will offer the ability to text anywhere via satellite for customers with select devices, the operator said in a statement on Wednesday.... Read More

Kripa B August 26th, 2024 3:29 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Nigeria Deploys Eutelsat OneWeb Satellite Dish for Enhanced Connectivity

Airtel Business Nigeria announced that it has successfully set up a satellite dish in Lagos for Eutelsat OneWeb's LEO satellite broadband service. This installation brings high-speed internet to remote areas, enhancing connectivity across Nigeria, the company said. The newly installed dish will provide internet at up to 100 Mbps with latency of less than 100 milliseconds. Also Read: Airtel Nigeria and IHS Towers Renew and Expand Tower Tenancies Partnership Training... Read More

Srikapardhi August 17th, 2024 6:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Sateliot Expands 5G IoT Connectivity with Four New Satellites

Spain-based satellite company Sateliot has successfully launched four new satellites as part of its 5G NB-IoT NTN constellation, advancing the company's goal of providing global IoT connectivity. The launch, which was part of the SpaceX Transporter-11 mission, took place on August 16, 2024, from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Sateliot said in a statement on Friday. Also Read: Sateliot Confirms Launch of Four 5G-IoT Satellites With SpaceX Sateliot Satellite... Read More

Srikapardhi August 17th, 2024 1:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat and Bayobab Partner to Enhance Connectivity Across Africa

Eutelsat Group and Bayobab, a subsidiary of MTN Group, have signed a multi-year agreement for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capacity on Eutelsat's OneWeb constellation. This partnership aims to expand connectivity for enterprises, cellular backhaul, and rural coverage, enhancing network performance and customer experience across the continent, the joint statement said. Also Read: Eutelsat Group Enters Exclusive Deal with EQT for Sale of Ground Infrastructure Assets OneWeb's LEO Satellites for Connectivity... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 14th, 2024 4:02 PM 1 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb Awaiting Govt Nod to Start Services: Sunil Mittal

Eutelsat OneWeb, a global satellite communications (satcom) service provider is waiting for the government's permission to start commercial services in India. The company has already conducted the necessary tests and has all the necessary regulatory licenses for offering satcom services. Eutelsat OneWeb will be open to partnering with every telecom operator and serving in areas where mobile network connectivity hasn't arrived yet. Read More - Airtel Chairman Affirms that Focus will... Read More