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T-Mobile Says Satellite Connectivity Will Complement, Not Replace Wireless Networks

Satellite service is becoming an essential add-on for premium wireless customers, officials say.

TRAI weighs direct satellite-to-mobile communication services

In a consultation paper on the framework for satellite communication network authorisation floated on Wednesday, Trai sought views of interested parties as to whether Direct-to-Dev...

SatShow 2026 Unveils Key Satellite Trends Amid Tensions

At SatShow 2026, the spotlight was on key satellite industry trends influenced by geopolitical tensions. Notably, the focus on Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite communication and mu...

Europe tests laser links as satellite comms outgrow radio

Greek mountaintop ground station aims infrared beams at CubeSats in ESA-backed optical networking trial

FCC Decisions Support Satellite to Cellphone Deals

FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile’s Direct-to-Cell Request

The satellite company can offer service with AT&T and Verizon spectrum, and operate up to 248 satellites.

NTT Docomo to launch direct-to-smartphone satellite service using Starlink

(Telecompaper) NTT Docomo will launch a satellite-to-smartphone communication service, branded 'docomo Starlink Direct', on 27 April, enabling connectivity in areas without terrest...

Pentagon taps Viasat and Intelsat for $438M anti-jam satellite deal

The U.S. Space Force has awarded Viasat and Intelsat General Communications a combined $437.7 million contract to build satellites for the Protected Tactical Satellite Communicatio...

Satellite Partnerships Propel Non-Terrestrial Network Growth

The telecommunications sector is abuzz with excitement as the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) highlights advancements in non-terrestrial networks. With 275 operator-satel...

Tantrayut Revolutionises Indigenous Connectivity With Samarsat Satcom Systems

Tantrayut, a technology-driven firm based in Navi Mumbai, is making significant strides in the field of indigenous telecommunications with the development of its Samarsat mobile sa...

The Internet Is Leaving Earth

Beyond NASA, Starlink satellites are using optical inter-satellite links to transmit data via infrared laser beams

Motorola Solutions Extends Resilient, Mission-Critical Communications and AI with T-Satellite from T-Mobile

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) and T-Mobile today announced a collaboration to bring satellite connectivity to Motorola Solutions' APX NEXT smart radios. The radios, designed to...

Ookla: Once ‘Science Fiction,’ Satellite-to-Mobile Phone Technology is Quietly Emerging

Ookla’s latest report reveals 24.5% space satellite growth between July 2025 and March 2026.

Inmarsat Gains High-Speed Pacific Coverage With Final Viasat-3 Launch

 Inmarsat's high-end broadband service is fast, but its recent tie-up with U.S. satcom giant Viasat promises to make it even faster. Inmarsat's multi-...

Viasat Opens Guam Office to Enhance Ground Infrastructure Sustainment Services

Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications (SATCOM), today announced it has opened a new office in Guam that will provide onsite ground infrastructure services and ma...

CNES & Skynopy Unite – Revolutionizing Satellite Frequency Management

Enhancing satellite connectivity, the strategic alliance between CNES and Skynopy promises to streamline frequency management for Skynopy's ground station services. By optimizing p...

First satellite-enabled smartphone text and push-to-talk messages in Uzbekistan delivered by Viasat

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, has completed an in-country, first-of-its-kind direct-to-device demonstration in the republic of Uzbekista...

UK armed forces aims for secure comms via optical satellite links

Brit military boffins test ground station with infra-red lasers to deliver multi-gigabyte downloads

Welcome to the Great American Satellite Age

A new generation of satellite startups in San Francisco is racing to capitalize on recent technological breakthroughs in space-based data collection and communications.

AST SpaceMobile Satellite Launch Faces Unexpected Orbit Setback

AST SpaceMobile's recent setback with the BlueBird 7 satellite underscores the challenges of enhancing global connectivity through Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite services. Althou...

Intuitive Machines Expands Space-to-Ground Communications Network With Goonhilly, COMSAT Acquisition

Intuitive Machines will acquire Goonhilly and COMSAT Deal expands Intuitive Machines’ lunar and cislunar infrastructure capabilities Acquisition strengthens push toward integrated...

Viasat, Intelsat General Communications Secure $437M Space Force Contracts for PTS-G Satellites

Viasat and Intelsat General Communications have secured a combined $437.7 million contract from the U.S. Air Force The companies will develop and deliver spacecraft for the PTS-G p...

Broadband from Space: Telekom launches Starlink service for business customers

- - • Reliable bridging solution for locations with insufficient connectivity - • End-to-end service: Telekom manages installation and operation of Starlink antennas - • Resi...

Satellite connectivity is finally bridging the digital divide (Reader Forum)

As telecom operators embrace D2D satellite connectivity, the industry is moving closer to closing persistent coverage gaps, extending resilient mobile access to remote regions, and...