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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