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Defining the future for 6GHz, 6G, satellites and more WRC-2023

The World Radio Conference 2023 (WRC-23) concluded in December and was attended by more than 3,900 delegates from 163 countries

Competing LEOsat constellations are not helping mobile operators  

The 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) market must overcome some big challenges before MNOs can embrace it 

Iridium sprinkles Stardust on standards-based IoT and direct-to-cell services

Meanwhile,SpaceX’s Starlink demos first text message via direct-to-cell on LEO launched last week, as China announces LEO ambitions

China’s megaconstellations prepare to rival Starlink 

The nation is prepping two LEOsat networks as it plans to cover the globe with high-speed internet

Oracle Communications: 2024 industry predictions part II

Partner content: Cloud is the foundation of future work as telecom and satcos enter a new era of co-optition, and networks move towards autonomy The...

SpaceX blasts first Starlink direct-to-mobile satellites into low orbit

Switzerland's Salt was the first in Europe to sign up for Starlink services to provide coverage in hard to reach areas

Orange launches ‘superfast’ broadband satellite offer

The new Orange Satellite with Nordnet enables customers in mainland France to access the service wherever they are for €49.99 a month Orange is expanding...

First five satellites for direct comms with smartphones set for Q1 2024 launch

AST SpaceMobile provided a business update for Q3, sending its shares up 25% in the week the tie-up between Qualcomm and Iridium ceased

Viasat partners to launch first IoT-over-satellite hub in Dubai

The satellite is working with MinFarm Tech and Global Beam Telecom to offer consultancy and tailored solutions

Pan-African e-commerce platform Jumia to retail Starlink satellite services 

Jumia will look to expand its markets to counter tough trading conditions, while Starlink gets a partner in new markets

Yahsat wins $5.1bn satellite services deal from UAE government 

Deal bakes in revenue growth and sets the company up as a satellite market consolidator

AT&T, Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile hit new satellite-to-mobile 5G milestone 

Trial also delivers 14Mbps data speeds, but AST still faces some big hurdles before delivering a service

Starlink speeds stay more than 100Mbps in 14 European countries during Q2  

LEOsat service still the fastest but speeds have peaked as more users take up the service

Ethio Telecom ups the ante in run-up to stake sale

Separately, the regulator has extended applicants' deadline for third national operator licence

Intelsat adds European capacity via Telespazio’s Fucino Space Centre in Italy

The Fucino site is now operational within the IntelsatOne IP/MPLS terrestrial network and Intelsat Epic satellite fleet