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NTT partners with Amazon’s Project Kuiper

by Harry Baldock | Nov 28, 2023

Leading global technology and business solutions provider will work with Amazon’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network to bring Japanese customers the flexibility, resiliency, and availability benefits of LEO communications technology

This is the first strategic collaboration Project Kuiper has announced in the Asia-Pacific region

OneWeb gets satellite approval from India

by Georgia Sweeting | Nov 23, 2023

Eutelsat OneWeb has been given approval from Indian authorities to launch its commercial satellite broadband services in India, being the first operator in the country to be granted such access.

Arctic broadband is a step closer to reality after Viasat satellite aces latest test

by Georgia Sweeting | Nov 22, 2023

Changing weather patterns have forced a new focus on the Arctic and American companies like satellite communications provider Viasat, based in California, have been answering the call.

Viasat, which recently completed thermal vacuum testing on a satellite at Northrop Grumman’s facility in Virginia, said the Arctic has rapidly growing connectivity needs to serve governments, shipping companies, commercial airlines, and scientists.

FCC queries SpaceX over direct-to-mobile satellite services

by Harry Baldock | Nov 10, 2023

Earlier this week, the FCC sent a list of additional questions to SpaceX as part of their ongoing review of whether to approve the satellite operator’s direct-to-mobile service in the 1,990–1,995MHz (space-to-Earth) and 1,910–1,915MHz (Earth-to-space) spectrum bands.

Qualcomm ends satellite partnership with Iridium

by Georgia Sweeting | Nov 10, 2023

Qualcomm and Iridium Communications have ended a deal that was set to provide satellite communication services to mobile phones.

The partnership, which was confirmed in January, had planned to enable satellite messaging and emergency services in smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Mobile Platforms, which would be delivered through Iridium’s satellite constellation.

Viasat to cut 10% of workforce

by Georgia Sweeting | Nov 3, 2023

Satellite firm Viasat has announced its intention to reduce its workforce by 10%, cutting 800 roles.

The firm was acquired by Inmarsat earlier this year for $6.2 billion. As a result, the firm is undergoing a large-scale reorganisation to streamline its operations.

Reliance Jio launches satellite broadband services

by Georgia Sweeting | Oct 30, 2023

News According to Deloitte, India’s satellite broadband market is set to grow 36% a year to reach...

AT&T wants to put the brakes on Starlink’s direct-to-mobile service

by Harry Baldock | Oct 19, 2023

News The operator has launched a filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking...

SES choose T-Systems head as new CEO

by Harry Baldock | Oct 16, 2023

Press Release SES, a leading provider of global content connectivity solutions, today announced...

Remote Philippines province gets high-speed internet via satellite broadband

by Harry Baldock | Oct 13, 2023

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in the Philippines has collaborated with internet service provider Stellarsat Solutions Inc. and its partner Kacific Broadband Satellites to achieve a key milestone, providing high-speed internet for remote North Luzon provinces with 438 satellite broadband sites.