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Srikapardhi September 17th, 2023 12:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

SES Launches First Integrated MEO-LEO Service for Cruise Industry With Starlink

Luxembourg-based satellite connectivity and solutions provider SES has announced a partnership with SpaceX's Starlink that promises to revolutionize connectivity for the cruise industry by integrating Starlink's and SES's services. According to the joint statement, the cruise industry will, for the first time, receive an end-to-end connectivity solution capable of delivering up to 3 Gbps of bandwidth per ship. Also Read: RFA Argus Becomes the First Military Vessel to Deploy OneWeb... Read More

Srikapardhi September 16th, 2023 11:19 AM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat to Upgrade Satellite Network for Ethio Telecom

Satellite networking technology, solutions, and services provider, Gilat Satellite Networks, announced this week that it has secured a contract for satellite network modernization with Ethio Telecom in Ethiopia. According to the official statement, the project aims to enhance 4G cellular backhaul capabilities and enterprise communications in remote regions of the country. Also Read: Ethio Telecom Launches Commercial 5G Services Enhance 4G Cellular Backhaul Under the agreement, Gilat will deploy its... Read More

Srikapardhi September 15th, 2023 10:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

RFA Argus Becomes the First Military Vessel to Deploy OneWeb LEO Satellite Internet

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ship Argus has become the first military vessel to deploy low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet in partnership with OneWeb and its distribution partner, Airbus. According to their joint statement, the maritime terminal on RFA Argus will provide the ship's 400-strong crew with a reliable, low-latency, high-speed broadband connection, even in the most challenging sea conditions and during high-speed motions. Also Read: OneWeb Launches New... Read More

Srikapardhi September 13th, 2023 10:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank and OneWeb Partner to Deliver Satellite Communication Services Across Japan

On Tuesday, SoftBank and OneWeb announced the signing of a Distribution Partnership Agreement to deliver satellite communication services across Japan. This partnership aims to enhance connectivity across the country, especially in remote and underserved regions where conventional mobile networks are unavailable. Under the agreement, SoftBank and OneWeb will collaborate to promote the delivery and improvement of satellite communication services. Also Read: KDDI Partners With SpaceX to Bring Satellite-to-Cellular Service to... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2023 10:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Launches New Person-Portable User Terminal for Satellite Connectivity

OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, announced the launch of its new fully person-portable user terminal (UT), designed to provide satellite connectivity to military operations and emergency response teams operating beyond traditional terrestrial networks. OneWeb said this lightweight terminal, named the "FoldSat Leo Ku OW Mil terminal," marks OneWeb's first ruggedised user terminal and offers versatility for communication in dynamic environments. Also Read: Eutelsat Advances Toward OneWeb... Read More

Tanuja K September 12th, 2023 11:53 AM 1 COMMENTS

Starlink May Get License to Start Services in India Soon: Report

SpaceX-owned satellite internet company Starlink may soon get the license required to start services in India. To offer satellite broadband services in India, a company requires a GMPCS (global mobile personal communication by satellite) service license. OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications Ltd have already acquired this license. According to a TOI report, a high-level meeting is scheduled for later this month where Starlink's proposal for a GMPCS service license will... Read More

Srikapardhi September 11th, 2023 9:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat Advances Toward OneWeb Merger, Receives Regulatory Approvals

Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb have received all relevant regulatory clearances for their proposed combination, and Eutelsat has convened an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders to be held on September 28, 2023. Last Friday, Eutelsat unveiled all documentation, including the French Exemption Document, providing details into the details and governance structure of the Combined Entity resulting from the merger. Also Read: OneWeb and Eutelsat Showcase Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity to NATO Leadership... Read More

Srikapardhi September 8th, 2023 11:10 AM 0 COMMENTS

SES and CFE TEIT Partner to Bring 4G to 400 Remote Communities in Mexico

SES, a global satellite operator, and CFE TEIT, a Mexican government agency, have partnered to bring 4G connectivity to 400 remote communities in Mexico. The project will use SES's Mobile Backhaul service via the SES-17 satellite, which provides high-speed, reliable connectivity to even the most difficult-to-reach locations. Also Read: Telemor and SES Renew Partnership for Enhanced Mobile Connectivity in Timor-Leste SES-17 Satellite SES said CFE TEIT is leveraging its SES-17... Read More

Srikapardhi September 2nd, 2023 10:10 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telemor and SES Renew Partnership for Enhanced Mobile Connectivity in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste's mobile operator, Telemor (Viettel Timor Unipessoal Lda), has extended its partnership with SES for another eight years. This collaboration, in effect since 2015, aims to enhance mobile connectivity in the region. Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite system of SES will enable Telemor to deliver improved mobile broadband services across the island country in Asia, said the statement. Also Read: SES Completes C-Band Clearing, Paving the Way for 5G Rollout... Read More

Srikapardhi September 1st, 2023 12:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb and Sat One Partner to Deliver LEO Connectivity Solutions in Australia and New Zealand

OneWeb, a global satellite communications company, and Sat One, a Perth-based satellite service company, have announced a multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership to deliver OneWeb's low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Also Read: OneWeb Showcases LEO Satellite Capabilities to Humanitarian Community in Geneva Connectivity for Remote Areas According to the statement, Sat One, powered by OneWeb's LEO satellite communications network, will be able to offer connectivity... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2023 6:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

KDDI Partners With SpaceX to Bring Satellite-to-Cellular Service to Japan

The Japanese telecom provider KDDI announced today that it has signed an agreement with SpaceX to introduce satellite-to-cellular service in Japan. Leveraging SpaceX's Starlink low earth orbit (LEO) satellites and KDDI's extensive national wireless spectrum, this partnership aims to enhance cellular connectivity in areas, including remote islands and mountains that have been traditionally hard to reach using conventional 4G and 5G networks. Also Read: Ericsson and KDDI Deploy Japan’s First... Read More

Yashika Goel August 24th, 2023 3:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Technologies, Hughes Awarded US Space Force Contract for LEO Services

OneWeb Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of OneWeb, and Hughes Network Systems, have each been awarded significant contracts by the US Space Force. OneWeb Technologies has secured a 10-year Commercial Satellite Communications Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (p-LEO) contract, while Hughes Network Systems has been granted a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based services. Also Read: OneWeb Expands Connectivity Services in Europe and US... Read More