By Chris Forrester Direct-to-Device (D2D) is the hottest of hot topics and a panel discussion at Silicon Valley Space Week’s Satellite Innovation event brought the challenges and opportunities into sharp […]
Direct-to-Device (D2D)
Viasat and BSNL successfully trialed in India for first time Direct-to-Device satellite services
Viasat, a global provider of satellite communications, has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in India for the first time. Working alongside partner BSNL, India’s telecommunications provider, Viasat engineers successfully […]
Forrester’s Digest: Project Kuiper wants to offer D2D connectivity
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 […]
Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) enters strategic collaboration with GSMA
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has announced a transformative collaboration with the GSMA — this alliance is set to push the boundaries of mobile technology, redefine the future of mobile […]
Forrester’s Digest: Project Kuiper wants to offer D2D connectivity
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 […]
Ericsson joins MSSA to advance a Non-Terrestrial Network ecosystem and expand global connectivity
Ericsson has joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), an industry initiative aimed at progressing Direct-to-Device (D2D) and IoT services through space-based networks. This effort brings together an ecosystem of […]
Terran Orbital joins the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA)
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) has joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), an industry effort to advance the development of Direct-to-Device (D2D) and IoT connectivity through an ecosystem of […]
Forrester’s Digest: Intelsat + FAST channels — Iridium — AST SpaceMobile — SpaceX
Intelsat has said that FAST channels (Free Ad-Supported Television) are booming worldwide and are disrupting traditional video consumption. According to Kantar, FAST is the quickest-growing, streaming option in the U.S., […]
Forrester’s Digest: Airbus satellite division causes concern — AST SpaceMobile + Rakuten
Airbus last week announced its financials for 2023, but one major segment stood out which was a massive €600 million ‘write down’ in costs set against its development of its […]
Skylo Technologies raises million$$
Skylo Technologies has raised $37 million from investors including Intel Capital, Innovation Endeavors, BMW i Ventures, Samsung Catalyst, Next47, and Seraphim Space to support the company’s Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity […]