Spectrum strategy is likely to prove increasingly important amid a robust frequency auction in the US, jumps in consumer app investments and somewhat upbeat telco results for the second quarter.

Bids are rising as part of the FCC auction of spectrum in the CBRS 3.55-3.65 GHz band…

A long-anticipated IFC market shakeout could be on the horizon after COVID-19 helped push another satcoms provider into bankruptcy. Global Eagle Entertainment, the US-based aero and cruise connectivity specialist, has agreed to sell itself to its lenders through a US$675m ‘stalking horse’ bid, setting a floor for a potential auction.

The bid for most of...