The UK Government is set to invest up to £800 million to enhance broadband infrastructure for 312,000 rural homes and businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales. This initiative aims to address the digital divide that has left many remote areas…
Communications
Rocket Lab marks 52nd rocket launch
Rocket Lab USA has successfully completed its 52nd Electron rocket launch, deploying a satellite for Capella Space into low Earth orbit. The mission, titled “A Sky Full of SARs” in reference to the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capabilities of Capella’s…
Gilat adds SCPC offering to its modem
Gilat Satellite Networks, a satellite networking technology company, has announced that its next-generation SkyEdge IV Aquarius modem now includes support for single channel per carrier (SCPC) mode. The SkyEdge IV Aquarius Pro modem is engineered to deliver ultra-high performance across…
Viasat’s satellite enters into commercial operation
Viasat has announced that its ViaSat-3 F1 (VS3 F1) satellite has entered commercial service, now available for aviation customers operating across North America, including routes to Hawaii. This milestone follows a period of testing and live trials conducted during the…
Satellite IoT market will reach 26m connections, according to ABI
According to ABI Research, the satellite IoT market is undergoing a significant transformation, spurred by cutting-edge technological advancements and a growing demand for global connectivity. The satellite IoT market is expected to exceed 26 million connections and reach a market…
Kaleido predicts revenue from LPWAN to hit $2.5bn by 2028
New research from Kaleido Intelligence predicts that revenue from LPWAN (NB-IoT and LTE-M) deployments will reach $2.5 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% from 2024 to the end of the forecast period. However, the…
Anritsu enhances one-box tester for 5G communication devices
Anritsu has introduced an enhancement to its New Radio RF Conformance Test System, ME7873NR Lite Model, allowing it to function as a comprehensive one-box tester that supports both RF and protocol conformance testing for 5G communication devices. By configuring the…
Ground Control integrates Videosoft for remote video surveillance
Ground Control, satellite and connectivity specialists, has now incorporated Videosoft into its suite of solutions for remote video surveillance, catering to multiple sectors where efficient video streaming over low bandwidth is essential for remote operations. While primarily designed for security…
Research from Vodafone reflects desire to invest in 5G services
Vodafone’s recent customer research reveals a strong desire among UK businesses to invest in both smartphones and advanced 5G services, such as network slicing, with 93% emphasising the importance of reliable data connections for their success. In response, Vodafone has…
Telit Cinterion celebrates “milestone” for deployment on AT&T network
Telit Cinterion, an enabler of end-to-end IoT solutions, has announced that its ME310M1-W1 module has received approval for use on the AT&T network. This certification enables IoT specialists and their clients to immediately utilise the ME310M1-W1 on AT&T’s LTE-M network,…
