Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb has sought fast-track approval from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to deploy its twin Earth station gateways in India, allowing them to connect with its low-Earth orbit (LEO) global satellite constellation and deliver satellite broadband services to customers in South Asia, excluding Pakistan and China, according to … Read More
The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) has urged the Central government to accelerate satellite spectrum allocation under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, to support efforts in bridging the country’s digital divide. IAFI said that the rapid advancements in satellite technologies, particularly in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) … Read More
The adoption of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) alongside terrestrial 5G has the potential to transform the telecom industry by creating a seamless network. This integration is expected to significantly enhance space segment capacity, providing more users with access to high-speed data services, ET reported, citing experts. Also Read: Vodafone Claims … Read More
Vodafone says it has made the world’s first space video call from an area with no coverage using a standard 4G/5G smartphone and AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellites, which are designed to offer a full mobile broadband experience. A Vodafone engineer put it to the test by making a space-based video … Read More
Orange has announced the launch of the Nuanua project, an initiative to enhance connectivity in the French overseas collectivity of the Wallis and Futuna Islands (South Pacific region) using satellite operator SES’s O3b mPOWER satellite system. Named after the Wallisian word for “rainbow,” Nuanua will replace the existing satellite infrastructure, … Read More
Starlink, a SpaceX-owned satcom (satellite communication) company has finally accepted the key terms laid out by the Indian government to get a license. For several years now, a tussle between the government and Starlink has been ongoing over security terms. But now, Starlink has agreed to the terms that the … Read More
Apple’s iPhones now have the support for Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell (D2C) coverage. Starlink has currently only enabled text facilities under the Direct-to-Cell service. Data and calling services are expected to be switched on at a later stage. T-Mobile has confirmed that they are currently testing the Starlink cell network on a … Read More
Airtel satellite telecom services are ready for rollout in India, with the company now awaiting the government’s approval, according to Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, ANI reported. Sunil Bharti Mittal, previously said the company is fully prepared to launch satellite communication (Satcom) services to reach every corner … Read More
Gilat Satellite Networks said that it has closed the acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions, a US-based provider of satcom terminal products and solutions, for a consideration of USD 98 million in cash, as adjusted. Gilat expects its annual revenues from Stellar Blu to range between USD 120 million and USD … Read More
Telstra has partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring Satellite-to-Mobile (direct-to-handset) text messaging to Australia. This technology aims to improve coverage, particularly in remote and regional areas where traditional mobile networks don’t reach. The partnership builds on Telstra‘s existing collaboration with Starlink on Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite home and small business fixed … Read More
Viavi Solutions announced today that it supplied a precision order sorting filter for the Mapping Imaging Spectrometer for Europa (MISE) on the Europa Clipper spacecraft. This instrument is crucial for analysing the surface composition of Jupiter’s moon, Europa, to assess the habitability of its subsurface ocean. It will map the … Read More
Space-based cellular broadband network company AST SpaceMobile announced on Monday, January 6, 2025, that it has reached an agreement to secure long-term access to up to 45 MHz of lower mid-band spectrum in the United States for its direct-to-device satellite applications. Also Read: AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone Forge Long-Term Partnership … Read More
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