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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

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 August 10th, 2023 6:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telefonica Teams Up With SpaceX’s Starlink as Global Partner

Telefonica, operating through its global business unit Telefonica Global Solutions (TGS), has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to become an authorised global partner of Starlink, the constellation of advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites delivering high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet across the globe, even in remote and underserved areas. Also Read: O2 Telefonica Germany, Ericsson Implement Europe’s First Cloud RAN for 5G Telefonica Joins Starlink for Global Connectivity Telefonica stated that the... Read More

Yashika Goel July 20th, 2023 5:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink’s Satellite Internet Now Available in Kenya

Starlink, the satellite internet business of SpaceX, has made its commercial launch of satellite broadband services in Kenya, making it the latest country in Africa to join the network. SpaceX has chosen local internet company Karibu Connect as its first authorized distributor in Kenya. Also Read: Airtel Kenya Launches 5G Services, Accelerating Digital Connectivity Starlink Expands to Kenya Karibu Connect will offer Starlink enterprise services for both fixed and mobile... Read More

Srikapardhi July 3rd, 2023 8:53 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telstra, Starlink to Bring High-Speed Satellite Connectivity to Remote Areas in Australia

Telstra has announced a partnership with Starlink to address the unique connectivity challenges Australians living in remote regions face. The collaboration aims to deliver Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity, offering voice and fixed broadband services to areas that are hard to reach using traditional terrestrial networks. Also Read: OneWeb and Telstra Set to Deploy World’s Largest LEO Satellite Capacity for Mobile Backhaul World-First Offering: Bundled Services Telstra says the... Read More

Tanuja K June 19th, 2023 9:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

Spectrum Allocation for Satellite Communication: The Debate Continues

The allocation of spectrum for satellite communication in India has sparked a debate between industry players, regulatory authorities, and telecom operators. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently released a consultation paper on the Assignment of Spectrum for Space-Based Communication, which has drawn varied opinions from stakeholders. While some advocate for the administrative process of spectrum allocation, others argue in favour of transparent auctions. In this article, we will... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur June 2nd, 2023 10:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Secures Department of Defense Contract to Provide Satellite Services to Ukraine

SpaceX's satellite communications service, Starlink, has obtained a contract with the Department of Defense to supply satellite services to Ukraine, according to a statement from the Pentagon on Thursday. The agreement aims to ensure Ukraine has access to resilient satellite and communication capabilities, which are crucial for the country's overall communications network. The Pentagon expressed its commitment to collaborating with global partners to meet Ukraine's communication needs, highlighting the significance... Read More

Srikapardhi May 30th, 2023 12:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Spark, Netlinkz to Bring Starlink Business-Grade Satellite Broadband to New Zealand

Spark New Zealand has announced a partnership with Netlinkz, a network-as-a-service technology company, to provide reliable connectivity during extreme weather events and disruptions. The collaboration aims to supply Starlink business-grade satellite broadband to customers later this year, following ongoing trials with a select group of New Zealand businesses, according to the statement. Also Read: Spark New Zealand to Invest in Data Centres and 5G Over Three Years Trials and Seamless... Read More

Tanuja K May 16th, 2023 10:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX Successfully Launches 56 Starlink Satellites to Orbit

SpaceX has launched a new batch of 56 Starlink broadband satellites into orbit, marking its 31st successful orbital mission this year. The launch took place early Sunday morning (May 14) at 1:03 a.m. EDT from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with the Falcon 9 rocket lifting off and deploying the satellites to low Earth orbit. The Falcon 9's first stage successfully returned to Earth and landed on... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 25th, 2023 7:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

Will Satellite Internet Really be Able to Make an Impact in India

Any new technology that comes to the market is supposed to help mankind evolve into a better species. From a simple electric button to a satellite, everything is built for a purpose and ultimately helps improve the lifestyle of humans. Satellites haven't been a daily part of communication for retail consumers yet. This is because of several reasons that we won't dive into right now. But that's changing with satellite... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 16th, 2023 11:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Roam to Enable High Speed Low Latency Connectivity Wherever You Go

Starlink Roam is a portable solution for people who like to travel to remote locations but still want connectivity. Earlier known as Starlink RV, the new Starlink Roam is available for a one-time cost of $599 for the equipment. To keep using it on a monthly basis, you will have to pay $200 for the active service. On its web page, Starlink says, "The new Flat High Performance Starlink allows... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 28th, 2023 6:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX Launches 21 Second-Gen or V2 Mini Starlink Satellites

Starlink, a satellite broadband company owned by SpaceX, saw 21 V2 mini or second-generation satellites going to low-earth orbit (LEO). SpaceX said that the 'V2 Mini' satellites represent a step forward in Starlink's capability. On Feb 27, at 6:13 PM ET, a total of 21 second-generation Starlink satellites were launched from Florida by SpaceX. The launch was successful, as all 21 satellites were deployed at the LEO and would now... Read More