Starlink gets Chinese rival on satellite expansion
China has taken a significant step in its quest to develop a near-global internet network to rival SpaceX's Starlink, with the launch of the first batch of satellites for its…
Avanti extends satellite connectivity to financial services
Avanti Communications, a global provider of satellite connectivity services, has successfully conducted satellite connectivity tests with BankservAfrica and Capitec Bank, financial institutions in South Africa. These tests carried out on…
SES bulks up with Intersat acquisition to compete with Starlink, other LEO companies
The satellite communications industry witnessed a monumental shift today as Luxembourg-based SES announced the acquisition of its US counterpart, Intelsat. This strategic move consolidates the market landscape, creating a dominant…
SpaceX applies for sea-based satellite earth stations
SpaceX has applied for approval from the Federal Communications Commission to repurpose its ocean-based rocket landing platforms into satellite ground stations, as per reports from Advanced Television. The company seeks…
US Space Agency NOAA partners Starlink for R & D for automated collision avoidance
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) have entered into a no-exchange-of-funds Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) for…
Senegal’s ASES and PROMÉTHÉE Earth Intelligence ink strategic pact for satellite constellation
In a major leap for Senegal's space aspirations, the Senegalese Space Study Agency (ASES) and PROMÉTHÉE Earth Intelligence, a leading French space technology firm, formally solidified their commitment to advancing…
Starlink launches Community Gateway service for ISPs
Starlink has launched Community Gateway, a new product, which allows local internet providers to distribute high-speed connectivity to homes, businesses, and governments. This product utilizes last-mile fiber, fixed wireless, and…
Direct-to-cell boom: AT&T, Google, and Vodafone back satellite firm AST SpaceMobile
Another direct-to-cell satellite firm AST SpaceMobile is in the news after securing significant investments from industry giants AT&T, Google, and Vodafone, totaling $155 million in strategic funding. The funding, alongside…
KDDI partners with Starlink for earthquake recovery efforts in Japan
In the aftermath of the recent earthquake that struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on January 1, Japanese telecommunications company KDDI is collaborating with SpaceX subsidiary Starlink to restore crucial internet services…
Starlink has launched its awaited direct-to-cell satellite service
Starlink launched its highly anticipated direct-to-smartphone satellite service, yesterday, January 2, 2024. The parent company, SpaceX announced the launch of the satellites via a post on its X handle today. …