The emerging role of satellites in expanding cellular networks

Satellites are rapidly gaining prominence in the world of cellular communication. However, the full extent of their potential to complement terrestrial networks as well as phone services and broadband is

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Hughes enhances MENA satellite connectivity with Nilesat partnership

Hughes Network Systems (HUGHES), an EchoStar company has announced that Nilesat has purchased a Hughes JUPITER System Gateway and will use Hughes JUPITER terminals for its Nilesat 301 satellite. The

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Intelsat and Cloudcast Digital expand satellite connectivity in India

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, and India-based Cloudcast Digital Limited (CDL), provider of technology-led satcom solutions and service, have expanded satellite communication

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Viasat and Deutsche Telekom expand EAN for enhanced in-flight connectivity

Viasat and Deutsche Telekom have announced a ground network expansion for Viasat’s European Aviation Network (EAN) to further support in-flight broadband service in the Eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea.

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ESA and GSMA launch initiatives to fuse satellite and mobile networks

The European Space Agency (ESA) and GSMA Foundry have announced a series of new initiatives – including up to €15 million in funding opportunities – to help the mobile and

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EchoStar and DISH merge to create premier wireless and satellite solutions

EchoStar Corporation has announced the completion of its acquisition of DISH Network Corporation (DISH Network) on December 31, 2023. To complete the acquisition, a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar merged

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Rogers and Lynk Global achieve Canada’s first satellite-to-mobile phone call

Rogers and Lynk Global Inc. have announced they completed Canada’s first successful satellite-to-mobile phone call using Samsung S22 smartphones. The call took place in historic Heart’s Content, where the world’s

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5G satellite networks to generate additional $17bn of revenue for operators over next 7 years, says Juniper Research

New research from Juniper Research has found operators will generate $17 billion (€16.06 billion) of additional revenue from 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project)‑compliant 5G satellite networks between 2024 and 2030.

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Skyloom, Satellogic to integrate OCT on satellites for earth observation data delivery

Skyloom Global Corp., announced that it has signed an agreement with Satellogic Inc. The agreement details plans to integrate Skyloom’s optical communications terminal onto Satellogic satellites. Utilising Skyloom’s OCT, Satellogic will test methods

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Krucial, Logicomms join forces to deliver communication solutions for organisations worldwide

Krucial has entered into a partnership with Logicomms, a telecommunication solutions company based in Scotland. The collaboration aims to deliver enhanced value to organisations across UK and beyond by providing

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