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Srikapardhi May 15th, 2024 1:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Cruise Company Carnival Equips Entire Fleet With Starlink LEO Connectivity

Cruise company Carnival announced that 100 percent of its ships across the global fleet are now equipped with Starlink's high-speed, low-latency satellite internet connectivity. The completed installation further enhances the onboard experience for guests and crew, providing faster service, greater capacity, and more reliable Wi-Fi on its fleet of over 90 ships across its portfolio, Carnival Corporation said on Tuesday. Also Read: SES Launches First Integrated MEO-LEO Service for Cruise... Read More

Srikapardhi May 7th, 2024 11:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

SES and Inred to Deliver Satellite Connectivity to Colombia’s Amazonas Region

Luxembourg-headquartered satellite operator SES said it has collaborated with Colombian local connectivity service provider Inred to bring high-throughput connectivity services to thousands of inhabitants in the Department of Amazonas. Under the Amazonas Digital initiative, Inred will utilise SES's Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites to connect more than 500 homes, schools, and government entities across the city of Leticia and other rural areas in Amazonas. Also Read: Satellite Operator SES to... Read More

Srikapardhi April 30th, 2024 4:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satellite Operator SES to Acquire Intelsat for USD 3.1 Billion

Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES has announced agreeing to acquire 100 percent of the equity of Intelsat Holdings in a deal valued at USD 3.1 billion. The acquisition, jointly announced by SES and Intelsat on Tuesday, aims to create a stronger multi-orbit operator in the satellite communications market. Also Read: Intelsat Expands Partnership With Eutelsat Group for LEO Satellite Connectivity Acquisition Details The agreement, subject to regulatory approvals expected in the... Read More

Srikapardhi April 29th, 2024 7:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tusass Engages in Discussions With Starlink and Others for Connectivity in Greenland

Greenlandic operator Tusass reiterated its stance on satellite technology, emphasizing that it does not interfere in or comment on the use of illegal satellite technology. The authority to address such matters rests solely with the Greenlandic Telecommunications Authority. Tusass responded to a recent media report about satellite connectivity for medical services by saying that it is in talks with Starlink and other parties to negotiate the best agreements for Greenland.... Read More

Srikapardhi April 26th, 2024 7:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

SES o3B mPower Satellite System Enters Service

Luxembourg-headquartered satellite-based connectivity solutions provider SES announced that its O3b mPOWER satellite system is now operational and can provide connectivity services to customers worldwide. O3b mPOWER is its second-generation software-enabled satellite system, complementing its O3b constellation. Also Read: NTT and SES to Deliver Satellite-Based Edge and Private 5G Network Operational O3b mPOWER System With six satellites now in orbit, positioned at a medium Earth orbit (MEO) of 8,000 kilometers, SES... Read More

Srikapardhi April 25th, 2024 8:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lynk to Provide Sat2Phone Services to US Government Agencies

Sat2phone service provider Lynk Global (Lynk) has announced that it has signed a contract with the US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to provide commercial sat2phone services to the US Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other US government agencies. Under the deal, the US agencies will purchase their commercial sat2phone services from Lynk Global for the next five years, with an option to extend... Read More

Srikapardhi April 20th, 2024 2:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

AMN Launches First Base Station with Starlink Backhaul in Nigeria

Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) has announced that the first base station using LEO (Low Earth Orbit) backhaul from SpaceX's Starlink is now live. In 2023, AMN reached a commercial agreement to use Starlink, SpaceX's constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit, to connect its mobile network base stations with high-speed, low-latency broadband services. Also Read: Intelsat, AMN to Deploy Over 1,340 Rural Base Stations Across Three New Markets Satellite-Powered Connectivity... Read More

Tanuja K April 17th, 2024 9:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Could Soon Get License to Serve in India: Report

Starlink, a major satellite communications (satcom) service provider, is set to receive a license to serve customers in India. Due to many security challenges, India has delayed the license approval for Elon Musk-owned satcom company. However, according to an ET report, the license application of Starlink is under process and once the security aspects are checked and cleared, a license should be granted to Starlink. The company has provided ‘ownership’... Read More

Tanuja K April 15th, 2024 3:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT to Seek TRAI’s Views on Allocating Satcom Spectrum: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to ask TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) about how to proceed with allocating spectrum to satellite communication (satcom) companies. The telecom department will seek the views of TRAI to understand the correct pricing and allocating mechanism of the spectrum to the satcom sector. Further, there could be some changes made to the existing licenses to ensure that clarity arrives for the satcom... Read More

Srikapardhi April 13th, 2024 12:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Awarded USD 5 Million Contract to Extend 4G Coverage in Remote LatAm Regions

Satellite-based broadband communications provider Gilat Satellite Networks has announced securing a contract worth approximately USD 5 million to provide satellite-based cellular and internet services to a leading Latin American (LATAM) service provider. Gilat said this contract will enable the undisclosed client to extend 4G coverage using Gilat's equipment to remote regions where 4G cellular service is currently unavailable. Also Read: Gilat Satellite Networks Announces New Brand Identity Rural 4G Coverage... Read More

Srikapardhi April 12th, 2024 3:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb Launches High-Speed Connectivity in Antarctica for Scientific Research

Eutelsat Group announced that it has launched Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), enabling high-speed internet services. Launched in January 2024, the service provides connectivity to the BAS-operated Rothera Research Station in Antarctica, OneWeb said this week. Also Read: MTS Russia Deploys Mobile Network in Antarctica Enhanced Connectivity Previously, BAS-operated research stations in Antarctica were limited to sluggish internet speeds of 1-5 Mbps... Read More

Tanuja K April 10th, 2024 11:44 AM 2 COMMENTS

Indian Govt Not in Hurry to Allocate Spectrum for Satcom: Report

The Government of India (GoI) is not in any hurry to allocate spectrum to the satellite communications (satcom) companies. The likes of Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications are unlikely to get spectrum any time soon. While these companies have been conducting trials and showcasing their solutions/technology, their plans to roll out the service quickly will likely be delayed. This is because the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) first has to... Read More