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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

Srikapardhi December 31st, 2024 12:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Satellite Networks Secures Over USD 18 Million in IFC Orders

Gilat Satellite Networks announced it has secured over USD 18 million in orders for inflight connectivity (IFC) services, primarily for Gilat SkyEdge platforms, related services, and SSPAs, with delivery expected over the next year. "The equipment and services are scheduled for delivery within the next 12 months," Gilat said on December 30. Also Read: Gilat’s DataPath Secures USD 5 Million Deal with US Defense Department Order for Inflight Connectivity Services... Read More

Srikapardhi December 18th, 2024 7:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat Signs Agreement with Airbus for 100 LEO Satellites to Expand OneWeb Constellation

Eutelsat Group, which combines Eutelsat and OneWeb, has signed a contract with its long-standing partner Airbus Defence and Space to build the extension of its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation. Airbus has manufactured all the satellites in the current OneWeb fleet. Under the new agreement, Airbus will build 100 satellites for the first batches of the extension, with deliveries starting by the end of 2026. Also Read: Telebras and SES... Read More

Srikapardhi December 17th, 2024 6:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

EU, SpaceRISE Consortium Sign IRIS2 Contract for Deployment of Secure Satellite System

SpaceRISE, the consortium comprising Eutelsat, Hispasat and SES, has signed the agreement with the European Commission (EC) and the European Space Agency (ESA) that will see the consortium design, deliver and operate the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS2) for a period of 12 years. The contract was signed on Monday, December 16, in a ceremony at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. Also Read: AI Can... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 17th, 2024 12:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

India’s Telecom Minister Comments on Allocation of Satellite Spectrum

India's union telecom minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia has cleared his opinion on whether the satellite spectrum should be allocated administratively or through an auction. In a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Scindia said, "Given that satellite spectrum is highly under-utilised, failing to assign it would result in two key disadvantages: potential loss of government revenue, and missed opportunities to advance technologically, which could help bridge the digital... Read More

Srikapardhi December 15th, 2024 5:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telebras and SES Deliver Internet Access to Over 1,500 Remote Sites in Northern Brazil

Brazilian telecommunications company Telebras has partnered with Luxembourg-based satellite communication services company SES to expand Brazil's Electronic Government Program — Citizen Assistance Service (GESAC). The collaboration has connected over 1,500 sites, including schools, libraries, health units, indigenous villages, and rural settlements in the Northern Region, through SES's Managed Enterprise solution powered by the SES-17 Ka-band satellite. Also Read: SES Secures Multi-Year Contract From NATO Agency for O3b mPOWER Services Telebras... Read More

Tanuja K December 14th, 2024 12:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satellite Spectrum in India Won’t be Allocated like 2G Airwaves: Report

The satellite spectrum in India is going to be administratively allocated, which is against the wishes of private telcos including Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi). Because of this, the question of 2G airwaves allocation and the scam related to it comes to mind. Addressing this, union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the spectrum won't be given on a first-come, first-serve basis to the satellite companies. Instead, the pricing... Read More

Srikapardhi December 13th, 2024 11:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Globalstar Achieves First 5G Data Call with XCOM RAN on Band n53 Spectrum

Globalstar announced the successful completion of its first 5G data call using its band n53 spectrum, achieving download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 60 Mbps. The test, conducted with XCOM RAN prototype radios and the latest 5G modules, validates the use of Band n53 for mission-critical applications such as robotics, autonomous forklifts, augmented reality (AR), and enhanced video, enabling seamless operation. This achievement builds on the 4G... Read More

Srikapardhi December 10th, 2024 7:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone Forge Long-Term Partnership to Expand Global Cellular Broadband

AST SpaceMobile, a space-based cellular broadband network provider, has signed a long-term commercial agreement with the UK's Vodafone Group (Vodafone). This deal, extending through 2034, aims to expand global broadband connectivity by leveraging AST SpaceMobile's satellite network. "This agreement establishes the framework for Vodafone to offer space-based cellular broadband connectivity in its home markets, as well as to other operators via its Partner Markets program," AST SpaceMobile said in a... Read More

Tanuja K December 6th, 2024 2:37 PM 2 COMMENTS

India Looks to Welcome Starlink, Amazon by Relaxing Satcom Rules: Report

The Indian government is reportedly considering relaxing the satcom (satellite communications) security norms so that players like Starlink and Amazon Kuiper can enter the market. So far, the foreign satcom companies have not managed to get the GMPCS (global mobile personal communication by satellite) license due to security norms that the government has set in place. However, as per an ET report, the government is looking to relax rules which... Read More

Srikapardhi December 5th, 2024 11:20 AM 0 COMMENTS

Viasat Demonstrates Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity in Saudi Arabia

Satellite communications company Viasat recently announced that it has successfully demonstrated Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia, marking a first for the region. The demonstration took place during the 'Connecting the World from the Skies' event in Riyadh, hosted by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Also Read: BSNL and Viasat Trial Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity First D2D Satellite Demo in Saudi Arabia... Read More

Srikapardhi November 27th, 2024 7:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Deutsche Telekom, Skylo and Qualcomm Trial Satellite-Based SMS Service

Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm, and Skylo Technologies have completed an end-to-end trial of SMS sending and receiving over GEO satellite network integrated with a terrestrial mobile network. Conducted in Greece via Deutsche Telekom's Cosmote subsidiary, this trial utilised the 3GPP Release 17 standards for Direct-to-Handset (D2H) communication. Also Read: Deutsche Telekom Turns Anonymised Network Data into Music with AI Satellite and Terrestrial Network Integration The companies claim this marks the first... Read More