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Amazon’s entry into Nigeria’s satellite broadband market has generated considerable attention, and for good reason. Yet much of the debate has focused narrowly on Kuiper as a satellite connectivity play,…
Elon Musk owned-SpaceX is lobbying the United States’ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to block Globalstar’s plans to launch a new constellation of 48 low-Earth orbit satellites. Globalstar's "C3" constellation aims…
MTN, Africa’s largest mobile operator, is exploring potential partnerships with low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite providers to extend internet access to rural and remote areas. Ralph Mupita, the Group CEO, shared this…
At the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, a panel titled “Satellite, Subsea, and Terrestrial – Africa’s Path to Seamless and Integrated Connectivity” brought industry leaders together to discuss the investments essential…
Network solutions company, Nokia has teamed up with satellite provider, iSat Africa to improve rural connectivity in Liberia. This deployment is set to take three years and will cover over…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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. …
NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are set to pioneer a breakthrough in sustainable space exploration by launching the world's inaugural wooden satellite, named LignoSat, into Earth's orbit…
Abu Dhabi-headquartered satellite operator Yahsat (Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C.) and analytics provider Bayanat (Bayanat AI) have reached an agreement for an all-share merger, marking a significant development in…
Eutelsat Group, the world's first combined GEO-LEO satellite operator, has secured a landmark deal with Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications & Technology (RLTT), expanding its footprint and fueling high-speed connectivity across…
Avanti Communications has announced its transition from being a satellite operator in geostationary orbit to positioning itself as a global multi-orbit provider of fully integrated connectivity services and solutions. In…
Viasat has officially confirmed the completion of thermal vacuum testing for the second satellite in its upcoming Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission. The testing took place at Northrop Grumman's Dulles, Virginia…
Eutelsat OneWeb has announced a significant stride towards bolstering connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa with a multi-year master distribution agreement signed with NEC XON. The collaboration aims to deliver high-quality Low…
Orange has expanded its superfast broadband connectivity solutions with the "Orange Satellite with Nordnet" offer, launched today, November 16, 2023. This offering, available to customers in mainland France, now incorporates…
Amazon's Project Kuiper, a satellite broadband initiative aimed at providing internet access from low Earth Orbit (LEO), has launched two prototype satellites. These satellites were deployed at an altitude of…