January 9, 2026
 

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The Next Wave in Connectivity: Commercial Satellite D2D Takes Shape
2025 marks a defining moment for satellite direct-to-device (D2D). D2D is evolving from a niche emergency service to a scalable communications model, linking smartphones, IoT devices, and businesses through satellites. While most of the conversation around D2D has so far centered on consumer applications, there is an emerging opportunity in the commercial sector that should also be acknowledged. In this area, the competitive landscape is now taking shape, the enterprise value proposition is solidifying, and commercial business models are becoming clearer. Simultaneously, spectrum, regulations, and technology are rapidly advancing. Together, these forces are transforming commercial D2D from concept into an…[continued]
Connectivity
Keysight Demonstrates NR-NTN Connectivity in n252 S-Band
Keysight Technologies reported demonstrating a new radio non-terrestrial networks (NR-NTN) connection in band n252 using Samsung Electronics' next-generation modem chipset.  Keysight on Thursday announced the…[continued]
Connectivity
OQ Technology Secures New IoT Partnership With Monogoto
OQ Technology is teaming up with Monogoto as in a partnership that is all about expanding connectivity offerings to customers. The collaboration adds OQ’s Low…[continued]
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Imagery and Sensing
Satellogic Secures 7-Figure Imagery Deal for Monitoring
Satellogic has signed a seven-figure contract with an unnamed customer for satellite imagery to support high-frequency site monitoring. Under the contract, Satellogic has agreed to…[continued]
Connectivity
Hubble Network Collaborates With Texas Instruments on Bluetooth Connectivity
Hubble Network, the startup working to build a Bluetooth network via satellite, is working with Texas Instruments (TI) to integrate its network into TI Bluetooth…[continued]
People
ICYMI: Via Satellite’s Essential Interviews of 2025
Via Satellite’s executive interviews provided an in-depth look into the biggest stories of the year. Here is a roundup of 10 of our best and…[continued]
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