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One NZ and 2degrees sign LEOsat deals to fill in black spots
One New Zealand and 2degrees announce deals with satellite providers to improve mobile coverage across the country and eliminate black spots in remote areas. Read more…
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Apple adds safety features to its latest gadget lineup
Apple avoided price hikes for its latest iPhones, focusing on safety upgrades rather than flashy new specs, with the exception of a new adventure-focused watch. Read more…
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PhilSA bets on satellite tech to expand financial inclusion
PhilSA is deploying satellite internet services for two rural banks in Batangas in a plan to spread financial inclusion to rural areas in the Philippines. Read more…
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TRAI sets its sights on satellite spectrum allocation debate
TRAI will soon start consultation with industry stakeholders on whether satellite spectrum should be auctioned auction or administratively allocated. Read more…
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5G from space? Ericsson, Thales and Qualcomm are working on that
Ericsson, Thales and Qualcomm plan to work jointly to develop a satellite-driven 5G network to improve terrestrial connectivity. Read more…
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Space debris will get worse without sustainability measures
Space debris is going to get worse for unless measures are taken to ensure long term usability and sustainability of space: Inmarsat report Read more…
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SpaceX tells FCC it objects to Viasat-Inmarsat merger (again)
SpaceX’s satellite unit files a fresh protest to the FCC over Viasat’s buyout of Inmarsat, alleging the operator violated commission rules. Read more…
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Three US firms lose export rights for illegal tech exports to China
The US suspended the export privileges of three firms for 180 days for illegal export of satellite, rocket and defense technology to China. Read more…
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Geely has launched its first batch of LEOsats for self-driving cars
Geely sent nine LEOsats into orbit as it builds out a satellite network to provide more accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles. Read more…
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Inmarsat conducts Orchestra port broadband test in Singapore
Inmarsat’s Orchestra aims to provide extra broadband capacity for ports and shipping lanes that can reach as far as 30 km offshore. Read more…
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DoT scraps NOCC charges for satellite service providers
India’s DoT scraps so-called NOCC charges from its unified license conditions to help make satellite-based broadband services more affordable. Read more…
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Jio plans to do to satellite what it did to mobile – disrupt cost structures
Reliance Jio said that it is aiming to disrupt not only satellite terminal costs, but also the raw satellite capacity cost per MHz. Read more…
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Hughes and Airtel form enterprise satellite broadband joint venture in India
Airtel has formed a joint venture with Hughes Communications India to provide satellite broadband services for enterprises in India. Read more…
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Starlink starts refunding pre-order deposits for Indian satellite service
Starlink has begun refunding $99 pre-order deposits to Indian customers following a directive from the DoT. Read more…
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Jio spars with Airtel, satcom players over satellite gateway spectrum
Reliance Jio is at loggerheads with Bharti Airtel and global satellite operators over allocation of spectrum for satellite gateways in India. Read more…
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India loses ‘space economy’ benefits if 5G telcos get 28-GHz band: Viasat
Viasat tells India if it allocates 28-GHz spectrum for 5G instead of satellite, it will lose out on the benefits of the space economy. Read more…
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India to meet global tech, satellite majors to discuss spectrum roadmap
India will meet US-based tech companies along with satellite companies to discuss the roadmap for spectrum allocation for the next 10 years. Read more…
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Indian telcos demand “optimum availability” of 5G spectrum
India’s telcos ask the DoT to ensure “optimum availability” of mid-band 5G spectrum despite ISRO demands to limit 5G spectrum allocations. Read more…
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Final Beidou satellite launched by China to rival GPS
China on Tuesday successfully put into orbit its final Beidou satellite, completing a navigation network years in the making Read more…
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The IoT market is officially taking off – literally
Predictions and promises that the IoT market is taking off have been here for five years. Now, ‘helped’ by COVID-19, all the lights are green. Read more…