The race to expand satellite connectivity is accelerating, with major players launching new initiatives to enhance global internet access, in-flight connectivity, and IoT solutions. Amazon’s Project Kuiper is set to deploy its first full batch of LEO satellites, marking a crucial step in its broadband expansion. Meanwhile, Eutelsat has activated … Read More
The satellite and telecommunications sector is advancing rapidly, with major investments, new service rollouts, and technology demonstrations. Sateliot secured EUR 70 million for its nanosatellite constellation, while Starlink expanded to Azerbaijan and United Airlines gained FAA approval for Starlink-equipped aircraft. Meanwhile, MTN and Lynk completed Africa’s first satellite voice call, … Read More
Samsung has partnered with KT and KDDI Research to explore AI integration in 6G networks, while e& UAE, Nokia, and Qualcomm have demonstrated 1024 QAM technology for 5G standalone networks. Additionally, Verizon has expanded its satellite texting services, ensuring seamless connectivity beyond terrestrial networks. Read on to discover how these … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has confirmed that it is in “exploratory” talks with various Satcom providers, including Starlink. This comes after the exchanges sought clarification from the telecom operator about the news item captioned “Vodafone Idea in talks with Starlink and other satcom providers: CTO” appearing in Moneycontrol, dated March 19, … Read More
Starlink, a SpaceX owned satellite broadband service provider is soon going to enter the Indian market. The necessary approvals will arrive soon for the company, and it can immediately start services. Starlink has already built its global constellation of LEO (low earth orbit) satellites and has much higher capacity than … Read More
French operator Orange has announced a multi-year partnership with satellite operator Telesat to offer non-terrestrial connectivity services via Telesat’s fleet of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites through a strategic commercial partnership. As part of the agreement, a Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station will be hosted at Orange’s teleport in Bercenay-en-Othe, France. … Read More
Starlink, a major satellite communications (satcom) services provider is all set to enter the Indian market. Developments have been there since years, yet, the company hasn’t found its way into one of the largest telecom markets in the world. SpaceX recently partnered with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in India … Read More
India’s telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), plans to recommend a five-year allocation of satellite broadband spectrum to assess market adoption, rejecting Starlink’s demand for a 20-year permit, Reuters reported, citing a senior government source. The move aligns with the positions of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, … Read More
SpaceX and Starlink, led by Elon Musk, are expected to receive expedited approvals from India’s telecom department and IN-SPACe after partnering with Bharti Airtel and Jio Platforms Limited. This development could also facilitate regulatory clearances for Amazon’s Kuiper in India, Moneycontrol reported, citing sources. SpaceX has reportedly provided the necessary … Read More
Bharti Group Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, in a statement on Wednesday, welcomed the industry’s move to come forward through active announcements of partnerships between satellite companies and telecom operators. This statement followed shortly after the world’s largest mobile operator, in terms of data traffic, announced a partnership with Starlink from … Read More
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced on Wednesday, March 12, that it has signed an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink’s broadband internet services to its customers in India. “This agreement, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorisations to sell Starlink in India, enables Jio and SpaceX to explore … Read More
Bharti Airtel has signed an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet services to customers in India. This marks Starlink’s first partnership in the country, pending regulatory approvals for SpaceX to operate in the region. Airtel and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores and … Read More
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