Starlink

In the new space-based communications era, the Federal Communications Commission is taking a fresh look at satellite spectrum power transmission levels that have not been updated in several decades. In particular, the new FCC proceeding looks at the Ku- and …

The minister emphasized that Starlink must ensure that user terminals are registered domestically before a license can be granted In sum – what you need to know: License on hold – Starlink has not yet received approval to operate in …

KDDI is offering this service with Starlink and will expand Japan’s land coverage to nearly 100% In brief – why this matters – KDDI launches Japan’s first direct-to-cell satellite service, enabling SMS, location sharing, and emergency alerts via Starlink, with no …

Kuiper LEO satellites will join the broadband space race Amazon’s Project Kuiper expects to launch more than two dozen LEO satellites by mid-April and start offering service later this year, setting up a duel with dominant LEO broadband provider Starlink. …

Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, …

Jio also noted that it plans to distribute Starlink solutions through its retail stores and online platforms Indian operator Jio Platforms, which is part of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, has announced an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s broadband internet …

As part of this partnership, Airtel and SpaceX will consider making Starlink equipment available through Airtel’s retail stores Indian carrier Bharti Airtel announced that it has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink’s broadband services to customers in …

T-Mobile plans to sell its T-Mobile Starlink service to AT&T and Verizon customers for $20/month per line T-Mobile Starlink has officially entered the public beta phase. The long-awaited announcement came during yesterday’s Super Bowl game and according to the carrier, …

In the premiere episode of Let’s Get Digital with Carrie Charles, we dive deep into the future of digital infrastructure with industry icon Hunter Newby of Newby Ventures. As a pioneer in carrier-neutral Meet-Me-Rooms, data centers, and network interconnection, Hunter …

Starlink is supporting direct-to-device satellite connectivity for T-Mobile US T-Mobile US reported Q4 earnings this week marked by continued momentum in wireless, and strong growth in its broadband business which includes both fixed wireless and fiber-based services. Looking at the …

Oracle said its enterprise customers will be able to connect to the platform ‘from almost anywhere’ Oracle will use Starlink, SpaceX’s low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, to enable high-speed communications for its Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP). According to Oracle, the ECP provides enterprises …

T-Mobile Starlink will enable wireless emergency alerts and emergency texting Strong winds continue to wreak havoc across Los Angeles, fanning devastating flames that have, at latest count, claimed the lives of 24 people and destroyed entire neighborhoods. While thousands have …

Ookla looked at data from past New Year’s Eve celebrations to draw some conclusions about network impacts As we settle into the start of 2025, Ookla has provided some analysis about the impact that major New Year’s Eve celebrations have …

The direct-to-cellular or D2C texting service is available on four smartphones, free of charge for eligible users One New Zealand has become the first carrier to launch a nationwide satellite-based direct-to-cellular, or D2C, texting service to its customers, relying on …

The carrier has started accepting sign-ups for its direct-to-cellular service with Starlink T-Mobile US is now taking registrations for a beta direct-to-cellular service that will start early in 2025. T-Mobile Starlink is free to any T-Mobile US postpaid voice subscriber …

The direct-to-cellular service is pre-commercial, but it has been activated in parts of North Carolina to help the hurricane recovery effort The Federal Communications Commission has given permission for T-Mobile US and Elon Musk’s Starlink LEO satellite service to offer …

Starlink owns about 60% of the approximately 7,500 satellites orbiting Earth The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has issued a license to Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, to provide the country with satellite broadband services. Reports from …

US-based Comcast Business is to use Starlink’s low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites to extend mobile coverage for enterprise applications into under-served or unconnected regions. It is targeting enterprises in “multiple, disparate locations… where traditional networks do not reach”. The satellite service …

This new contract will give all Department of Defense agencies the ability to place orders for wireless services and equipment from T-Mobile for the next ten years T-Mobile US has been selected as a wireless solutions provider by the U.S. …

13 new satellites support its direct-to-cellular service with T-Mobile US On the 14th anniversary of its Falcon 9 rocket’s first launch, Starlink put up 20 new satellites, 13 of which have direct-to-cellular capabilities. The launch brings the number of D2C-capable …

French national public television broadcaster France Télévisions is using a private 5G network to transmit coverage of the Olympic torch relay in Paris at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It has been broadcasting over private 5G for 10 …

IoT airtime provider Wireless Logic has secured reseller rights for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service. The agreement will see the UK-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) integrate low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity into its portfolio of managed cellular IoT services. It …

The Federal Communications Commission has unanimously approved a new rules framework on satellite-based, cellular communications directly to end-user devices—or “supplemental coverage from space” (SCS). The new rules provide guidance to “enable collaborations between wireless carriers and satellite operators to make …

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 …

John Deere said the new offering will be initially available for farmers in the United States and Brazil through a limited release John Deere has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to provide satellite communications service to farmers. Utilizing the …