Satellite

Tim Donovan, president and CEO of the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA), told RCR that rural carriers may be able to monetize existing land, fiber, and power assets through modular, edge-based …

Rural broadband is no longer a quiet corner of telecom, says WISPA chief David Zumwalt. Zumwalt considers how WISPs are facing fiber overbuilds, private equity, Starlink, and spectrum constraints even …

SpaceX has spoken for the first time about its plans for a terrestrial mobile network to work with its satellite D2D service to rival AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon – including …

From the newsletter (sign-up if you want it sooner): Amazon’s planned 5,105-satellite LEO constellation signals a shift in the D2D race – from proving satellite connectivity to embedding it within …

The US is preparing another multibillion-dollar 5G spectrum windfall, pairing a 2027 upper C-band auction with a 2028 2.7 GHz sale, while the FCC also rebuilds satellite licensing for the …

From the newsletter (sign-up if you want it sooner): Despite the hype and investment pouring into satellite D2D services, new analysis says space-based connectivity will complement, not replace, terrestrial networks, …

Satellite D2D technology is proven, but achieving ubiquitous US coverage depends on interoperability, argues Dr. Lee W. McKnight at Syracuse University. He examines why cooperation between carriers, satellite operators, and …

The current review reflects broader concerns around national security, data sovereignty, and regulatory oversight in India In sum – what to know: Security concerns – India’s Home Affairs Ministry is …

AT&T’s Pascal Desroches frames direct-to-device satellite as a complement to terrestrial networks In sum – what we know: AT&T’s CFO laid out the company’s satellite playbook days before Starlink’s parent …

As telecom operators embrace D2D satellite connectivity, the industry is moving closer to closing persistent coverage gaps, extending resilient mobile access to remote regions, and ensuring geography no longer determines …

As satellite constellations reshape global connectivity, attention is shifting beyond internet access toward compute in orbit. The challenge now is understanding how space-based infrastructure will integrate with terrestrial networks to …

New joint venture between AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the US reflects industry momentum around satellite-enabled mobile connectivity and broader ecosystem development, reckon analysts. In sum – what to know: …

SuperBroadband pairs FWA with Starlink to extend coverage and deliver built-in redundancy to enterprises in remote and rural regions In sum — what to know: The bundle: T-Mobile announced SuperBroadband, …

According to one analyst, Amazon and Starlink are chasing different markets: one, mass-market connectivity vs another, high-margin enterprise services This week, Blue Origin hit a milestone — or thereabouts. For …

“We could see billions of dollars in benefits for the American economy,” says FCC chairman, Brendan Carr. In sum — what to know: Policy change: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) …

Megatrends shaping the satellite sector, operators’ deepest pain points, and strategic maneuvers, from SatShow 2026 RCR wasn’t on the floor at the SatShow 2026, but that didn’t stop us from …

Addressing regulatory backlogs, the bill seeks to establish a fast-tracked shot clock for approval of satellite and space licenses In sum — what to know:  Clearing regulatory backlog: Senate Commerce …

Scientists worry that Leo’s high reflectivity can pose a problem for astronomical studies  If you look up in the night sky, you can see satellites with bare eyes. That fascinating …

Significant change will grip the satellite IoT industry this year, driven by several external forces Satellite IoT is undergoing an evolution, which will be accelerated by several key factors, from …

Connectivity is shifting fast. Satellite-based NTN, next-generation Wi-Fi, and 5G SA are redefining how operators deliver services, manage data, optimize traffic, enforce policy, and protect national-grade infrastructure. This white paper …

The approval will let SpaceX deploy a batch of 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing direct-to-cell (DTC) connectivity outside the U.S. and supplemental coverage inside In sum — what to know: …

Why not take the same strands of light that already power the world’s fiber-optic cables and let them travel freely through the air? When Telstar 1, the first ever communications …

Geospatial analytics is now a strategic asset for network planning, customer insights, and AI-driven operations In the race to deliver faster, smarter, and more resilient networks, CSP and telco leaders …

A forward-looking snapshot from Enea of the trends, tensions, and technologies set to shape the year ahead As telecom heads into 2026, several themes are converging: satellite connectivity moving into …

The 3.4–3.560 GHz and 6.425–7.125 GHz bands are now reserved for IMT, according to the new plan unveiled by the Government of Vietnam In sum – what to know: Vietnam …