Bullitt and MediaTek to launch two-way satellite smartphone
Rugged Smartphone manufacturer Bullit and chip firm MediaTek have collaborated on what they say will be the world’s first smartphone capable of two-way satellite messaging.
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Ofcom looks to the skies to provide better broadband
Ofcom is backing satellites to help deliver broadband to difficult-to-reach areas, unveiling a new space strategy that includes the allocation of additional spectrum for satellite services.
OneWeb expands in Africa and Middle East
UK satellite player OneWeb has announced collaborations with Airtel Africa and Azyan Telecom.
Space Bureau to help FCC cope with skyrocketing satellite sector
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel wants to reorganise the US telco watchdog so it can do a better job of regulating the space industry.
Starlink launches internet service for vehicles on the go
Space X’s satellite internet service Starlink is now taking orders for a new product which provides ‘high-speed, low latency’ connectivity to moving vehicles in remote locations.
Starlink announces 350Mbps broadband access for aircraft
Starlink, the satellite connectivity arm of Space X, is taking orders for a 350Mbps broadband unlimited data service for aircraft customers called Starlink Aviation.
Amazon delays first Kuiper satellite launch until 2023
Hyperscaler Amazon has opted to use a different rocket company for the launch of its first Project Kuiper satellites.
OneWeb searches for new uses for its satellites
LEO satellite firm OneWeb has invited the wider world to come up with innovations based on its constellation of connectivity sats, with the prize being the opportunity to develop those ideas alongside the firm.
Sateliot to build 5G core on AWS
Satellite IoT operator Sateliot has opted for a hyperscaler to host its cloud-native 5G core.
Starlink’s download speeds declined over the last year
According to Ookla, the firm behind SpeedTest, median download speeds for Space X’s satellite internet operation Starlink fell across Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, the UK, and the US in Q2.
OneWeb prepares to launch 36 satellites from India
OneWeb will launch 36 LEO satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, which apparently marks the first dedicated commercial launch for NewSpace India using the GSLV-MkIII rocket.
FCC grants Lynk license for satellite-direct-to-phone service
US comms regulator the Federal Communications Commission has given the green light to Lynk’s satellite-direct-to-phone service, following SpaceX and T-Mobile’s joint announcement that they intend to enter the market.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: Ukraine, 5G SA and Twitter
The guys are joined by Telecoms.com Deputy Editor Andrew Wooden this week and start by discussing a recent interview of his with the CTO of Ukrainian operator Kyivstar, about the challenges of keeping communications online in a country under invasion. They move on to review the state of play with the big switch to standalone 5G before finishing with a quick look at the latest developments in the Twitter acquisition saga.
Google spinoff aims to provide global connectivity with space lasers
A startup that uses novel connectivity technologies developed by Google promises to ‘revolutionize communications networks across land, sea, air, and space’.
FCC takes aim at space junk
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new rules designed to tackle the growing problem of space debris.
Apple gets into the satellite game with its latest iPhones
US gadget giant Apple had its annual major product refresh, featuring the usual incremental improvements and a couple of milestones.
BICS to offer Lynk satellite-direct-to-phone coverage
Global communications platform BICS has signed an agreement with satellite-direct-to-phone specialist Lynk to help it cover remote areas.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: Satellites, Open RAN and big tech
The guys finally return from their respective summer breaks, tanned, refreshed and ready to pod. They start by mulling over the renewed interest in the satellite-direct-to-phone sector, catalysed by Elon Musk’s recently stated ambitions in that direction. They follow that with a look at the pros and cons of VMO2 dabbling with Open RAN before concluding by assessing the merits of European calls for big tech to contribute to the cost of telecoms networks.
Lynk welcomes SpaceX to the satellite-direct-to-phone party
You might think the arrival of a heavy hitter like Elon Musk as a new competitor would be bad news for startups such as Lynk, but apparently not.
Royal Caribbean claims cruise ship satellite connectivity first with Starlink
Cruise ship operator Royal Caribbean is hoping to make sure its customers will never be starved of lovely connectivity by using Spacex’s Starlink satellite internet service.
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Nokia and Sigma Wireless Communications will install a private mobile network for Irish energy company ESB Networks. https://t.co/0FKKddncLT
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