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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

Srikapardhi August 12th, 2024 4:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat Group Enters Exclusive Deal with EQT for Sale of Ground Infrastructure Assets

Eutelsat Group has entered into an agreement with the Swedish investment fund EQT (EQT Infrastructure VI fund) to carve out its passive ground infrastructure assets, forming a new standalone company. Under the deal, EQT will own 80 percent of the new entity, while Eutelsat retains a 20 percent stake and will remain a long-term partner. The new entity will be the world's largest pure-play, operator-neutral ground station-as-a-service company, Eutelsat said... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 12th, 2024 4:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX Recently Launched 21 Starlink Satellites: Details

SpaceX recently launched 21 new Starlink satellites. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral. A Falcon 9 rocket was sent to the lower earth orbit, which successfully launched the new satellites. What's interesting to note here is that among the 21 satellites, 13 are direct-to-cell satellites. This is a new service that the company has planned for customers which will enable in establishment of a direct connection between smartphones and... Read More

Srikapardhi August 12th, 2024 8:33 AM 0 COMMENTS

Azercosmos to Launch Satellite Services in Botswana

Azerbaijan's satellite operator, Azercosmos, has entered into a long-term agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana to provide satellite data services via the Azerspace-1 telecommunications satellite. The operator will supply terrestrial satellite communications and data services in Botswana through its Azerspace-1 satellite. Notably, this partnership marks the first time Botswana will receive satellite data services via the African C band coverage on Azerspace-1, Azercosmos said in a recent statement.... Read More