Iridium Communications has announced that the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has approved its proposal to extend the capabilities of Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) in the 3GPP Release 19 Work Plan. This development will enable…
Kinéis reflects on deployment of five new satellites
On 21st September 2024, Rocket Lab’s Electron launcher successfully deployed five new satellites into orbit as part of the Kinéis constellation, dedicated to the IoT. This brings the total number of deployed nanosatellites to 10, out of a planned 25.…
Skynopy partners with Amazon Web Services
Skynopy, a French start-up focused on satellite connectivity, is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its service offerings and extend its global network of ground stations by adding 12 new locations. With a mission to simplify satellite communication,…
Skylo and Qualcomm introduce satellite connectivity with Snapdragon
Skylo has announced the introduction of satellite connectivity for smartphones powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System. This integration enables smartphones with Snapdragon X80 to directly communicate over Skylo’s Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN), allowing for two-way peer-to-peer text messaging,…
Gilat secures $12 million orders from satellite operator
Gilat Satellite Networks recently announced it has secured orders exceeding $12 million from a prominent satellite operator to expand their global SATCOM network. This expansion will utilise Gilat’s SkyEdge range of VSAT platforms, with delivery expected over the next 12…
“On the brink of a revolution”: IoT Insider talks to Sateliot
Thanks to the ongoing development of satellite technology, we’re able to use GPS to tell us where to go, connect to Wi-Fi on a flight and, as part of a growing trend, provide information on the supply chain of a…
