Satellite

The interest in cellular non-terrestrial network technology and the business opportunity is reflected in the amount of activity in the space in recent years, as 3GPP 5G standards work has built momentum toward convergence of satellite and cellular networks and …

Cellular IoT is one of the most common forms of IoT connectivity for a number of reasons. It has vast coverage, works pretty much out of the box, supports low and high bandwidth applications and is a relatively cheap investment. …

WASHINGTON, DC—Satellite and cellular technologies are converging in 3GPP standards. New partnerships are being struck to provide services such as the ability to send text messages in areas where terrestrial mobile networks don’t reach. What is the potential of satellite-cellular …

Omnispace will develop a next-generation standards-based mobile and IoT network designed to serve the markets where MTN operates Omnispace announced a collaboration with African telco MTN with the aim of exploring the use of S-band for satellite services to expand …

Barcelona-based satellite IoT provider Sateliot, building an NB-IoT satellite system based on Release 17 specs in the 5G NR cellular standard, is to launch four new IoT satellites this summer with SpaceX to connect nearly seven million IoT devices, it …

US-based Skylo Technologies has raised $37 million for its non-terrestrial cellular 5G network (NTN), including from the investment arms of Intel, BMW, and Samsung, among others. The new investment will go to expand its satellite network and business operations, as …

Telstra made the launch in partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb Eutelsat Group and Australian carrier Telstra announced the launch of what they claim is the largest rollout of Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) backhaul in Australia. The launch follows the …

China Mobile also said it plans to conduct in-orbit experiments based on these test satellites China Mobile, the world’s largest telecom operator by mobile subscribers, said it has successfully launched what it claims to be the world’s first satellite to …

Singtel said that the new offering will allow ship operators to analyze data in real-time to increase productivity, reduce costs of fuel consumption and improve operational maintenance Singapore carrier Singtel announced that it will expand its maritime digital offerings with …

Telit Cinterion said it signed partnership with floLIVE and Skylo Technologies to unveil the new solution IoT solutions provider Telit Cinterion announced a solution featuring cellular and satellite connectivity services on its ME910G1 and ME310G1 modules. In a release, the …

Telenor said that the deal had been initially announced in November 2023 State-owned Space Norway announced the completion of the purchase of Telenor Group’s satellite subsidiary for a total of NOK2.4 billion ($234 million). In a release, the company said …

Mark Pierpoint, vice president of strategic innovation and partnerships at Keysight Technologies gives his view of the year ahead in telecoms and tech; he discusses the opportunities and challenges with artificial intelligence (AI), environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives around …

Under the terms of the agreement, the combined company would operate as Lynk Global Satellite-direct-to-standard-phone (sat2phone) telecoms provider Lynk and Slam, a special purpose acquisition company, announced that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent for a potential business …

Rogers said the trial also tested SMS, data and emergency alerting services with a Samsung S22 smartphone Canadian operator Rogers and Lynk Global announced they completed what they say is Canada’s first satellite-to-mobile phone call. In a release, Rogers said …

Based on his insights gained over the past decade, Kristoff Van Rattinghe, chief executive at Belgium-founded IoT tracking firm Sensolus, discusses how IoT technology is developing and the trends companies can expect in 2024. Containers, pallets, special loading racks, trailers, …

Barcelona-based satellite IoT provider Sateliot, building an NB-IoT satellite system based on Release 17 specs in the 5G NR cellular standard, has announced a deal with freight software and analytics company t42 to deploy “thousands of 5G-IoT sensors” in shipping …

Starlink is planning to expand its satellite-to-cellular-phone services from emergency texting to include voice, data and IoT service, starting in 2025. A Starlink website promoting the LEO satellite company’s Direct to Cell services promises “ubiquitous coverage” and “seamless access to …

Panelists at the Open RAN Forum discuss how Open RAN is helping solve some of the biggest non-terrestrial 5G hurdles At this year’s Open RAN Forum, Cambridge Consultants’ Director of Wireless Technology Tim Rogers asserted that Open RAN architecture “accelerates …

Eutelsat and Enensys will be hosting a live demo of satellite contribution to 5G networks at IBC 2023 in Amsterdam using the DVB-NIP standard Enensys Technologies, which is a media delivery solution provider, has signed a partnership with satellite operator …

KDDI said the agreement will enhance its cellular connectivity to areas beyond the limits of current 4G and 5G networks Japanese carrier KDDI and SpaceX announced an agreement to provide satellite-to-cellular service using Starlink’s low earth orbit satellites and KDDI …

The combined company aims to ‘create a global leader in terrestrial and non-terrestrial wireless connectivity’ Fifteen years after Dish and Echostar were split into commercial satellite and satellite TV businesses, the two companies will re-combine in an all-stock deal to …

The government said that this satellite fund would be complemented by a range of live 5G integration projects The U.K government said it is aiming to boost broadband and 5G coverage in the country with a potential plan to launch …

The company said it aims to deliver Gogo 5G in approximately mid-year 2024 Gogo Business Aviation recently announced another delay in the launch of its Gogo 5G system, due to a design error in a non-5G component of its chip, …

Sateliot noted that this achievement paves the way for massive access to connectivity everywhere in the planet Satellite-based 5G narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) wholesaler Sateliot, which operates a Low-Earth orbit (LEO) 5G IoT satellite constellation, and Spanish operator Telefónica said they …

KDDI-owned global virtual IoT network operator (MVNO) Soracom has announced a partnership with US-based cellular-IoT satellite operator Skylo Technologies. The deal sees Soracom further integrate non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity as an option in its cloud-managed portfolio of wireless IoT standards, …