Connectivity

Established satellite operators, SES and Eutelsat, joined panelists from SpaceX, emerging constellation provider Mangata Networks and network orchestration player Aalyria, in a lively debate on the viability of constellations businesses,...

OneWeb has signed a letter of intent with Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL (AWS) to explore providing cloud-based connectivity and services, the companies announced on Monday, March 13.  OneWeb and...

Satellite direct-to-cell is an area that has dramatically increased in activity in the past year, with new demonstrations, services, and partnerships launched. The promise of satellite-to-cell is connecting unmodified cell phones directly...

Two of the world’s biggest operators have linked up in a major long-term multi-orbit partnership deal. Eutelsat has signed a multi-orbit agreement with Intelsat to enhance connectivity solutions over Europe,...

Stargroup has selected Hughes Network Systems’ Jupiter system to extend LTE service in rural Mexico, the companies announced Wednesday. Stargroup is connecting hundreds of remote cell towers to the network...

Globalstar announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Qualcomm Technologies on Tuesday, involving a portfolio of 5G private network technologies. Qualcomm Technologies plans to make select Qualcomm FSM Platforms commercially available...

The Airbus HAPS subsidiary Aalto HAPS has signed a new deal to bring its connectivity solutions to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company announced a new MoU with the...

Telespazio Brasil opened a new Maricá satellite teleport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Wednesday March 1, hosting the new OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite gateway.  Maricá can host several...

OneWeb is partnering with the VEON Group (Veon) to provide extended mobile internet connectivity and digital services in emerging markets. The two companies announced the deal at Mobile World Congress...

Digital solutions company Globe tested Lynk’s satellite connectivity for SMS texts and emergency alerts in a trial in the Philippines, the companies announced March 2. In the trial, standard mobile...