LEO
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Four Low Earth Orbit (LEO) nanosatellites from Myriota have been launched into space to bolster its IoT constellation. -
Ofcom has proposed major updates to its satellite filing procedures, introducing stricter requirements for low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations as the UK’s space sector experiences rapid growth.
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The Spanish Government has backed Sateliot, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite provider developing space-based IoT connectivity under the 5G protocol.
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Orange and Telesat have signed a multi-year partnership to enhance satellite connectivity through the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network.
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President Trump’s row with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky has spiralled beyond the Oval Office as a war of words between Elon Musk and European officials could upend the war-torn country’s internet connectivity.
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Vodafone has further expanded its work with satellite firm AST SpaceMobile, unveiling plans to launch a jointly owned European satellite service business.
Forthcoming events
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Vodafone is launching a dedicated satellite connectivity research hub in Europe to develop low Earth orbit space-based and land mobile broadband services.
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Ofcom has greenlit Amazon’s satellite broadband service to provide connectivity to households, businesses, and government agencies in the UK.
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NEC Corporation recorded a significant data transmission milestone, achieving speeds of 1.8 Gigabit per second (Gbps) using optical inter-satellite communication.
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Telstra has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to bring direct-to-device messaging to users in Australia.
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Amazon is looking to take on Starlink with newly unearthed regulatory filings suggesting it plans to launch a satellite broadband service in the UK.
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T-Mobile has opened registration for beta access to its direct-to-cell satellite service with Starlink.
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The EU has signed off on IRIS², a multi-orbital constellation of 290 satellites aimed at taking on Elon Musk’s Starlink.
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The UK government has unveiled plans to offer up to £3 million in funding to hybrid connectivity projects that would improve internet connectivity to rural islands.
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Satellite operator Telesat joined forces with SatixFy Communications to develop landing station baseband units for Telesat’s upcoming Lightspeed network.
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The rollout is expected to be completed continent-wide by December 2024, with services already operational in four African countries.
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Eutelsat Group has announced the signing of an exclusive distribution partnership agreement with Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications & Technology (RLTT), the Libyan telecoms operator, for the delivery of high-speed, low latency connectivity across Libya.
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OneWeb has signed a contract with Intellian for the supply of Intellian’s OW11FL user terminals, with mass-production beginning in Q4 2024.
