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 […]
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Forrester’s Digest: Rivada’s latest problems might be fatal
Rivada Space Networks, the would-be constellation operator of 288 yet-to-be-built satellites, is in deep trouble. Rivada’s litany of problems continues to mount. Not only is the company late in stumping […]
Forrester’s Digest: Starlink’s South Africa launch gets closer
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with Elon Musk over Starlink’s availability in the country, and the discussions included potential investments. Ramaphosa told local press that the discussions […]
Forrester’s Digest: Confusion over IRIS2 bids
Airbus Defence & Space and Thales Alenia Space, which were once part of the IRIS2 SpaceRISE consortium bidding for a mega-constellation of low Earth satellites, have submitted separate bids to […]
Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat, SoftBank collaboration
The build–up to IBC has influenced Eutelsat [and SES] to announce new business — the satellite provider has signed an partnership agreement with Japan’s SoftBank Corp. Eutelsat’s deal with SoftBank […]
Forrester’s Digest: Terran Orbital — Cash is tight
“As of July 31st 2024, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance was approximately $14.6 million which, without additional funding, will not be sufficient to meet its obligations within the […]
Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat—All Objectives Attained + Starlink Subs Substantially Increase
Eutelsat’s full-year revenues (to June 30th) were positive — overall revenues were up 7.2 per cent to €1.21 billion (€1.13 billion in the previous year). Eva Berneke, CEO, explained that […]
Forrester’s Digest: Starlink offers discounts in US + EUMETSAT explains Ariane 6 cancellation
SpaceX’s Starlink has slashed prices in some U.S states for new subscribers to its broadband-by-satellite service. The normal upfront joining fee for the Starlink kit has been $599 (€552.2m) in […]
Forrester’s Digest: SpaceX valued at $200 billion plus Arianespace loses Meteosat 3rd gen launch
SpaceX is contemplating another fundraising operation by selling shares in a tender offer that could value the closely held company at roughly $200 billion (€185.7bn), according to Bloomberg. SpaceX is […]
Forrester’s Digest: Thailand freezes OneWeb agreement
Eutelsat’s OneWeb division had an agreement in place with Thailand’s National Telecom (NT) but the state telecom business has put a hold on the agreement for at least 30 days, […]