By Chris Forrester Silicon Valley Space Week’s second day, and part of its Satellite Innovation sessions, saw delegates enjoying a detailed update from Viasat’s Kevin Cohen (VP/Direct to Device, Strategic […]
Direct-to-Device (D2D)
D2D: Next-Gen Satellite Devices Real-world, or Over-hyped?
By Chris Forrester Dr Tim Farrar, president of TMF Associates, moderated the popular Direct-To-Devices session at the Silicon Valley Space Week held at Mountain View on October 28. The popularity […]
Lynk + Omnispace reveal plans to merge to deliver global D2D connectivity with partner SES
Lynk Global and Omnispace plans to merge to deliver a comprehensive, Direct-to-Device (D2D), connectivity solution, bridging the gap between today’s satellite and terrestrial networks. Following the merger, SES will become […]
OQ Technology joins MSSA coalition of industry leaders to advance emerging D2D services
OQ Technology has joined the membership in the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), an industry effort to progress the development of direct-to-device (D2D) IoT and other advanced Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) […]
Forrester’s Digest: Space42, Viasat launch Equatys D2D venture
Emirates-based Space42 and California-based Viasat have created Equatys, described as a joint-held entity, to enable global Direct-to-Device (D2D) services and evolving existing and planned Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) to a […]
Lynk Global seeks FCC approval for S-Band trial in South Africa
Lynk Global, a LEO satellite provider, has applied to the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for approval to conduct an S-Band trial in South Africa. The company is seeking […]
Forrester’s Digest: Ergen explains “cash rich” future plans
EchoStar co-founder Charlie Ergen appeared at the Novaspace Paris World Space Business Week (WSBW) and, along with EchoStar CEO Hamid Akhavan, explained his strategy for delegates. “We are going to […]
Forrester’s Digest: SES commits to MEO ‘next-gen’ MEO Sphere
Luxembourg-based satellite operator, now the world’s biggest player in the sector, used the Novaspace Paris World Space Business Week to announce an expansion of its Mid-Earth orbiting fleet. Adel Al-Saleh, […]
Ofcom to authorize satphone connectivity
UK comms regulator Ofcom has confirmed that it will move ahead with plans to make the UK the first country in Europe to enable standard smartphones to connect to satellites […]
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 […]