UK telecom regulator Ofcom has published in its consultation documentation that Amazon’s proposed constellation of broadband satellites (‘Project Kuiper’) is developing technical solutions for Direct-to-Device (D2D) cellular connectivity. The Ofcom […]
Cellular Comms
Forrester’s Digest: Starlink D2C testing in New Zealand
SpaceX’s Starlink ‘Direct-to-Cellular’ (D2C) telephony system is being tested in New Zealand. Ben Longmier, SpaceX’s Senior director, satellite engineering, has confirmed the activity, saying the trials are being conducted with […]
AT&T + AST SpaceMobile announce definitive commercial agreement
AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have entered a definitive commercial agreement to provide a space-based broadband network direct to everyday cell phones — this agreement extends until 2030. Previously the companies […]
OQ Technology + Transatel collaborate for global satellite 5G IoT connectivity
In collaboration with OQ Technology (the world’s fastest-growing 5G NTN IoT LEO satellite operator), Transatel will offer a converged mobile satellite connectivity service, providing global IoT network coverage. Transatel offers global 5G […]
AccelerComm, Radisys, RFDSP + TTP partnership to deliver high-performance space-based cell service
AccelerComm, Radisys® Corporation, RFDSP Lower-Phy IP specialists and TTP are jointly formulating a high-performance, Regenerative 5G RAN reference solution and architecture based on 3GPP for deployment on LEO satellites. This […]
Vuzix enters reseller relationship with OPTAC-X plus SATCOM-enabled augmented reality scuba dive accomplished
Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) has entered into a formal, reseller relationship with OPTAC-X and also announced the success of what might have been the first ever, SATCOM-enabled, augmented reality scuba […]