As the footprint of terrestrial (cellular) network coverage is largely complete, the focus is shifting to satellite connectivity. According to Omdia, new technologies and innovation are driving renewed interest in the satellite market with telecom providers eagerly forming partnerships with…
Iridium STL service now available in Europe and APAC
Iridium Communications, a provider of global voice and data satellite communications, has announced the expanded commercial availability of its Satellite Time and Location (STL) service, an alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solution. Due to increased commercial demand, Iridium partners…
How the space race is defining future connectivity of IoT
Satellite IoT (SatIoT) is rapidly emerging as an alternative approach to IoT connectivity at an ever-increasing rate. Allowing for SMB’s, SME’s, and enterprise alike to connect without traditional restrictions, the industry is allowing for many aspects of IoT to thrive.…
Greenerwave unlocks the potential of SATCOM
Greenerwave is hoping to revolutionise SATCOM thanks to a unique solution that boosts the potential of mega-constellations (LEO satellites) and GEO satellites. Its technology, based on intelligent reflectors, maintains a low-latency broadband connection between a moving (LEO) or geostationary satellite…
OQ Technology’s 5G NB-IoT LEO-satellite operating growth
The seven satellites that will be added to OQ Technology’s constellation, are the previously announced ‘MACSAT’ and ‘PHI-Demo’ satellites and five additional 6U nanosatellites, Tiger-4 to Tiger-8, which the company has already ordered. Concluding the launch of the first batch,…
Preparing for disaster with satellite IoT
Claudia Smith, Regional Business Development Manager, Globalstar, discusses what satellite IoT technologies can do to combat natural disasters. Besides loss of life, there are other significant losses that communities suffer due to natural disasters, such as damage to infrastructure, misplacement of…
Bidirectional satellite IoT service launches commercially
Astrocast SA launched its commercially available cost-effective, bidirectional satellite IoT (SatIoT) service, to connect IoT devices globally when outside of cell-based terrestrial networks at a comparable cost. Accessibility to Astrocast’s Satellite IoT service has the potential to transform the business…
Keeping supply chains connected
Just a year ago, finding a packet of toilet paper on your local supermarket’s shelves was like striking gold. The past year has taught us the value of a steady supply chain, and just how quickly an unexpected event can…
A digital-first mindset is the key to customer retention for telcos
A survey conducted by Accenture revealed that 77% of telcoms customers are willing to retract their loyalty towards a specific network operator. Lock-in contracts are no longer sufficient to retain a customer base long term. To keep customers satisfied, telecoms…
Mining company awards Speedcast with multi-year connectivity contract for headquarters
Speedcast, communications and IT services provider, has announced that the company has been selected by Mining Company Katanga for a three-year contract to deliver satellite connectivity services to its headquarters and a major mine complex in the Democratic Republic of…
