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 […]
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Globalstar to enter next era of mobile satellite connectivity with expanded operational frequencies
Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT) has plans to bring-into-use the company’s HIBLEO-XL-1 satellite system filing in preparation for its next era of mobile satellite connectivity. Since 2000, Globalstar has been operating […]
EchoStar selects MDA Space for D2D satellite constellation project estimated to be $5 Billion
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS), a global communications and connectivity provider, selected MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a solid mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as the prime contractor for […]
AST SpaceMobile confirms Ligado payment
AST SpaceMobile will pay around $550 million (€474.9m) to Ligado for its L-band spectrum over North America. The news was confirmed late on June 13th. The payment will allow Ligado […]
Starlink solutions for next-generation disaster response
As the frequency of natural disasters continues to rise, IEC Telecom has launched RDK 2.0, a next-generation, Rapid Deployment Kit designed to provide uninterrupted, high-speed connectivity to first responders and […]
Globalsat Group establishes strategic alliance to form Globalsat Central America + the Caribbean
Globalsat Group has signed a strategic alliance through which Globalsat Central America and the Caribbean becomes a member of Globalsat Group. This agreement expands Globalsat Group’s reach, the foremost provider […]
Globalsat Group wins ESG Impact Innovation award from MSUA for second consecutive year
Globalsat Group wins at Satellite 2024, securing the prestigious ESG Impact Innovation Award presented by MSUA (Mobile Satellite Users Assocation). Globalsat Group has again taken part in a new version […]
EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS enters service
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris / London Stock exchange: ETL) has successfully entered into service the company’s EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS (Very High Throughput Satellite) at the 2.7°E orbital position. EUTELSAT KONNECT […]
Thuraya + eSAT Global announce satIoT breakthrough
Thuraya and eSAT Global have successfully completed an over-the-air demo of low-latency, direct-to-satellite IoT texting system by transmitting low-power, IoT messages over Thuraya’s satellite network (Thuraya-2). This milestone is the […]
Viasat, Ligado + Skylo aim for Direct to Device Services
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has reached a non-binding, Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Ligado Networks and Skylo Technologies that is intended to offer first generation, standards based, Direct-to-Device (D2D), satellite […]