The FCC approved part of SpaceX’s application for the second generation of the Starlink constellation, which will allow SpaceX to deploy up to 7,500 satellites. The order was a partial approval, because SpaceX had requested approval for 29,988 satellites, and the order also put additional constraints on the system.  The FCC’s partial approval released Dec.…

Granite Telecommunications signed a deal to offer satellite internet using Viasat’s satellite network, the companies announced Tuesday. Granite, based in Massachusetts, provides voice, data, internet, wireless, video and secure networks for businesses with multiple locations and serves more than 650,000 locations. Granite said Tuesday it is “relaunching” its relationship with Viasat. With this coverage, Granite…

Maxar Technologies will not deliver the Jupiter 3 satellite to EchoStar until the end of April 2023, and Maxar is forgiving EchoStar for future payments to compensate EchoStar for the delays, according to a new agreement between the companies.  Jupiter-3 is a high-throughput Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite that will provide capacity over the United States,…

The FCC released a draft of its new map of U.S. broadband availability, with the option for consumers to challenge the data.  The map shows the fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, or fixed wireless internet services available at each home or small business, including what providers say they can offer service, and what type of technologies…