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Direct-to-Device (D2D)

Novaspace reports Starlink outpaces launches: SpaceX enters new era of profitability 

According to a new analysis from Novaspace, SpaceX generated an estimated $11.8 billion in revenue in 2024, with Starlink overtaking its space transportation division for the first time. The company’s […]

Forrester’s Digest: Iridium to start testing D2D

Iridium, already a popular satellite system and in favor with military and first responders, says it will begin testing its satellite direct-to-device (D2D) service this summer with Norway’s Nordic Semiconductor. […]

Viasat demos 1st of its kind D2H SATCOM tech in Brazil

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has successfully performed the first successful direct-to-handset (D2H) communication test using direct-to-device (D2D) technology in L-band in Brazil. The groundbreaking demonstration showcased two smartphones connecting directly via […]

Ofcom consults on satellite D2D

UK media regulator Ofcom has published proposals for enabling MNOs to use their spectrum for direct to device (D2D) services, in partnership with satellite providers. The proposals are open for […]

SES’ + Lynk Global’s D2D services strategic partnership announced

SES and Lynk Global have announced a strategic partnership to address the high-growth, direct-to-device (D2D) segment. As part of the agreement, SES will provide Series B funding for Lynk Global’s […]

SES and Lynk Global’s strategic partnership for high-growth Direct-to-Device (D2D) services

 SES and Lynk Global have announced a strategic partnership to address the high-growth direct-to-device (D2D) segment. As part of the agreement, SES will provide Series B funding for Lynk Global’s […]

Forrester’s Digest: AST, Vodafone European D2D JV

AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone used the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, as well as AST’s financial results, to outline how they will expand their satellite-based direct-to-device connections to Europe, and […]

Forrester’s Digest: Globalstar orders 50 satellites for Apple sat-phone service

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 […]