LEO satellite Archives - Total Telecom

Major players trial quantum-safe cryptography via satellite

by Rob Chambers | Jun 2, 2025

Trial explores ways to protect encrypted data from quantum risk using LEO satellites.

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to open research hub in Málaga

by Harry Baldock | Feb 21, 2025

Vodafone has this week announced the creation of a new innovation centre in Málaga, Spain, aimed at better integrating satellite and terrestrial mobile communications.

Eutelsat and Softbank sign multi-year satellite deal for Japan

by Georgia Sweeting | Sep 4, 2024

Eutelsat and Softbank have signed a multi-year partnership to enable Softbank to use Eutelsat’s OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in its communications offering. The deal will see Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation provide satellite communications for Japanese businesses and government agencies.

Virgin Media O2 Ventures into Space for rural connectivity

by Georgia Sweeting | Apr 16, 2024

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced a partnership with satellite provider Starlink to boost mobile services in the UK’s most remote areas. The operator will use Starlink’s constellation of over 5,000 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to support backhaul services across the country.

Intelsat and Eutelsat sign $500m LEO partnership

by Georgia Sweeting | Mar 21, 2024

France-based Eutelsat Group and America’s Intelsat have partnered to invest $500 million to advance the OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Constellation.

SpaceX begins launching next-gen satellites for direct-to-mobile services

by Georgia Sweeting | Jan 4, 2024

This week, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has launched its latest set of Starlink satellites, some of which have have direct-to-mobile capabilities into orbit. The Starlink low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites were launched by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, which carried them into orbit on Tuesday evening from California.