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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
Rogers Satellite Launches in Canada
Rogers Satellite has now officially launched in Canada. It is a major milestone for Rogers Communications, one of the largest telcos in Canada. The new…[continued] |
Technology
Keysight Technologies, KT-SAT Demonstrate NR-NTN Multi-Orbit Handover Using KOREASAT-6A Satellite
Keysight Technologies and KT SAT completed what they called "the industry's first successful NR-NTN multi-orbit handover between a commercial GEO satellite and an emulated LEO…[continued] |
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wolfSSL leads in space cybersecurity, protecting satellites, payloads, ground stations, and launch vehicles with its wolfCrypt module, FIPS 140-3 validated cert (#4718) with CNSA 2.0 support. Trusted by 2,700 OEMs, wolfCrypt integrates post-quantum algorithms ML-KEM & ML-DSA, designed for high assurance in constrained environments. It delivers the transparency, precision, and reliability that aerospace and defense programs demand. Watch the on-demand webinar on wolfSSL's Satellite Solutions.
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Connectivity
Nordic Semiconductor Brings New Direct-to-Satellite IoT Software Kit to Market
Nordic Semiconductor has launched a new software and development kit with satellite at the heart of it. The new nRF9151 SMA Development Kit (DK) will…[continued] |
Imagery and Sensing
Kuva Space Links Up with WWF-Indonesia on Carbon Monitoring
Indonesia is to use satellite technology to monitor and quantify its blue carbon assets, thanks to a new partnership between Kuva Space and WWF-Indonesia. The…[continued] |
Connectivity
Iridium to Provide Satellite IoT to HD Hyundai Construction Equipment in Asia
Iridium Communications will integrate global satellite IoT connectivity with HD Hyundai Construction Equipment's Hi MATE vehicle monitoring system under the terms of a new contract…[continued] |
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