Ligado Networks has received more than $100 million in new investments for its work to build 5G Internet of Things (IoT) networks, the company announced Thursday. This funding comes after the FCC recently granted Ligado approval to modify its L-band spectrum licenses.  The FCC decision has been criticized by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)…

In our recent column, we proposed a golden triangle of competitive differentiation in the satcom industry, comprising advantageous configurations of orbit, spectrum and payload to host a subset of 5G satcom services within a unified "network of networks." With the LeoSat and OneWeb bankruptcies and most recently Intelsat filing for Chapter 11 protection, it seems…

Texas-based AI startup Hypergiant Industries has officially launched a software platform that supports autonomous satellite operations for commercial and government entities. The Hyper-Intelligent Vehicle Enhancement (H.I.V.E.) fleet operations platform aims to reduce costs for operators who currently have significant capital investments in mission management operations. Hypergiant worked with Dynetics, which was recently acquired by Leidos,…

The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) has issued a call-to-action statement urging U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and industry leaders to collaborate on a plan to ensure U.S. leadership for 6G wireless service rollout. ATIS urges a "holistic" approach to 6G, beginning with research and development that addresses U.S. needs, a commitment to standardization,…