Announcement from the FCC…The Federal Communications Commission today took critical step toward releasing a large swath of mid-band spectrum for America’s innovators when it voted to propose rules for 5G […]
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Iridium awarded U.S. DoT contract for complementary PNT services deployment + testing
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) for an award through its Complementary Positioning,Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Action Plan Rapid Phase Award […]
EchoStar selling off more spectrum?
There are widespread reports that US cellular giant Verizon Communications is negotiating to buy wireless spectrum from EchoStar. Reuters summed up the situation saying the discussions involve EchoStar’s AWS-3 licences, […]
Indra Group deploys advanced SATCOM to provide assistance during health and climate emergencies
As part of the European 5G-HUB project, Indra is developing a state-of-the-art, interoperable, 5G satellite system to ensure secure, robust, and resilient data transmission from space in the event of […]
Forrester’s Digest: FCC ends EchoStar investigation
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been something of a thorn in the side of Charlie Ergen’s EchoStar, and frequently complaining that EchoStar’s use of its wholly-owned 5G cellular spectrum […]
Thales Alenia Space leads 5G D2D demo for CNES with Capgemini + Thales Paris
Capgemini, Thales and Thales Alenia Space have been selected by the French Space Agency (CNES) as part of a government-backed call for projects under the France 2030 program to lead […]
EchoStar selects MDA Space for D2D satellite constellation project estimated to be $5 Billion
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS), a global communications and connectivity provider, selected MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a solid mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as the prime contractor for […]
Airbus and OQ Technology conduct world’s 1st demo of LEO 5G NTN connecting to a flying drone
Airbus Central Research and Technology, in collaboration with Luxembourg-based satellite operator OQ Technology, has successfully conducted the world’s first flight demonstration of a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) […]
Forrester’s Digest: EchoStar avoids Chapter 11
Charlie Ergen, founder and chairman of the EchoStar/DISH combination, is reported to be negotiating with some of the company’s bond and debt-holders for extensions to its debt payment obligations. However, […]
Gilat’s $40 Million contract for virtualized SkyEdge IV platform
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), an international provider of satellite networking technology, solutions and services, has received a $40 million contract for the virtualized SkyEdge IV platform, […]