July 15, 2025

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Sizing Up Satellite-Mobile Integration in 2025 With GSMA Intelligence
The past few years have seen an uptick in partnerships between satellite and telcos as mobile operators look to expand the reach of their networks. Direct-to-device has garnered many of the headlines in this area, but the satellite-telco convergence also encompasses satellite broadband, backhaul, and IoT.

This week, we hear from Tim Hatt, head of Research and Consulting for GSMA Intelligence, with perspective from the mobile industry’s side of the satellite/telco convergence. GSMA Intelligence provides forecasts and research for the global mobile ecosystem. The mobile ecosystem is closely watching the rollout of satellite constellations, and GSMA Intelligence is now tracking…[continued]

Government/Military
Australian Defence and Optus to Invest in LEO Satellite Project
The Australian Department of Defence is investing $4 million in a sovereign Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite project, led by Australian satellite operator Optus. Under the…[continued]

Finance
FCC's Approval of SES/Intelsat Acquisition Assesses Potential Competitive Impacts of Merger
The FCC approved SES’s acquisition of Intelsat on Friday, determining that the combination will create “a more vigorous satellite competitor.” The FCC’s review of the…[continued]

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Finance
Firefly Aerospace Looks to Go Public
Firefly Aerospace looks to be the next space company to go public, filing a registration statement for an initial public offering (IPO) on July 11. The…[continued]

Connectivity
Arabsat Teams Up With FGC Services for Satellite Data Services
Arabsat is teaming up with First Gulf Company (FGC) to deliver VSAT and satellite data services in Saudi Arabia. This agreement leverages Arabsat’s Geostationary Orbit…[continued]

Opinion
ICYMI: The Geopolitics of LEO: How WRC-27 Risks a Deadlock
Since the launch of Sputnik in the late 1950s, satellites have never been more controversial. From Starlink’s disruptive technology, new direct-to-device services, to emerging market…[continued]

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