(NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard smartphones designed for both commercial and government use, today provided an interim business update. The […]
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Ten-year smartphone sales hit over $4.6 Trillion
The smartphone industry has had a challenging few years, with global demand for new devices shifting back and forth due to consumer spending cuts, component shortages, inventory build-up, and longer […]
Ericsson, OPPO patent licence deal
Communications technologist Ericsson and smartphone vendor OPPO have signed a multi-year global patent cross licence agreement. This includes a cross licence covering patents essential to standards for cellular technologies, including […]
EchoStar awarded a U.S. Navy contract to provide 5G smart devices + services for DoD + others
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract as part of the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command Spiral 4 wireless products and services purchasing program. […]
SpaceX has 2 weekend launches beginning with 2 satellites for Europe’s Galileo navigation system
SpaceX will launch 2 Galileo satellites into MEO from Europe’s Galileo navigation system on Saturday, April 27. The launch window is from 5:34 PM – 6:11 PM PDT Though SpaceX […]
SKYPHONE by Thuraya unveiled
Thuraya Telecommunications Company recently revealed the company’s new SKYPHONE by Thuraya, which is a smartphone with satellite connectivity for consumers and businesses. Users will now be able to enjoy an every-day […]
Successful demonstration of new emergency warning Satellite Service takes place in France & Germany
Whether it’s wildfires in Canada or a deadly earthquake in Turkey, natural and manmade disasters highlight the importance of having innovative tools and solutions for resilient risk management and response. […]
Samsung Electronics’ standardized 5G NTN modem technology to power smartphone-satellite communication
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, has secured standardized 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) modem technology for direct communication between smartphones and satellites, especially in remote […]
Skylo’s Direct-to-Device satellite service is engaged for Bullit’s smartphones
Skylo is partnering with Bullitt Group as a connectivity partner for two-way satellite messaging on the latter’s smarphone. Available in Q1 of 2023, and on show for the first time […]