Louisiana-based Globalstar, which is already supplying Apple with emergency satellite signals on its most recent phones, is ordering more than 50 software defined satellites from Canada-based MDA Space. The satellite […]
Direct-to-Device (D2D)
Iridium’s Desch: We also believe in D2D
By Chris Forrester Dara Panahy, Partner, Millbank LLP, interviewed Matt Desch, CEO at Iridium at the SmallSat Symposium, held at Mountain View, on February 4. Desch admitted – with a […]
BNP Paribas Bank: Key debates for satellite sector in 2025
Investment bank BNP Paribas, in a major study of Europe’s media and media-related activity, has also looked at the wider satellite sector. Analyst Sami Kassab said that satellite operators’ shares […]
Starlink vs AST SpaceMobile: Tortoise or Hare?
SpaceX’s Starlink has managed to launch 349 of its Direct-To-Cellular (D2C) satellites in less than a year. While this is an admirable achievement the fleet is currently only able to […]
Novaspace’s Report: Smallsat market maintains momentum with robust growth of $113.3 billion over next decade
The latest edition of Novaspace’s Prospects for the Small Satellite Market market intelligence report forecasts robust growth in the small satellite (smallsat) industry, projecting a market value of approximately $113.3 […]
D2D still facing challenges
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 […]
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 […]