June 10, 2025

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NTIA Policy Changes Open Door to Satellite in BEAD Program
New policy changes to the U.S. federal BEAD broadband program open the door to satellite connectivity with the adoption of a “technology-neutral” approach. The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a policy notice on Friday for the BEAD program, directing changes to how states and territories administer the program.

The policy notice adopts a technology-neutral approach to priority broadband projects. Previous BEAD policy was that priority broadband projects were “fiber first.” According to the notice, the previous fiber policy “relegated other capable technologies, including terrestrial wireless and Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite…[continued]

Connectivity
Orange Signs Multi-Year LEO Agreement With Eutelsat
Orange has signed a multi-year agreement with Eutelsat Group for Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed in the…[continued]

Government/Military
Senators Introduce Legislation Dealing With Satellite Systems and National Security
A bipartisan pair of Senators introduced legislation last week that lawmakers said would prevent foreign adversaries from accessing and compromising American satellite systems. Senators Deb…[continued]

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Technology
Requtech Receives Terminal Order in MENA Region
Swedish terminal manufacturer Requtech has made the first sale of its RESA M Ku-band multi-orbit terminal to a partner in the Middle East and North…[continued]

Mobile Connectivity
SoftBank & Cubic3 Form Satellite Software-Defined Vehicle Connectivity Partnership, Publish eBook with Intelsat, Skylo, and Viasat
SoftBank's telecommunications and IT operator business has formed a strategic partnership with software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions provider Cubic3 to accelerate the commercial deployment of a…[continued]

Opinion
ICYMI: What’s Next for Direct-to-Device Satellite Communications?
Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications has become a focal point in the drive to ubiquitous connectivity for mass-market handset devices. There are two flavors of D2D;…[continued]

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Interview: Comtech's New CEO Ken Traub Details Plan to Capitalize on Advantages for Long-Term Success
After a series of management changes in the CEO position in recent years, Comtech appointed Ken Traub as its new CEO in January. While Comtech…[continued]

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