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Satellite broadband startup OneWeb's collapse lifts GEO connectivity as LEO falters

2 April, 2020

OneWeb’s collapse into bankruptcy so soon after LeoSat’s failure could be a catalysing moment for LEO satellite broadband, lifting parts of a GEO sector that have been in limbo while new technologies and business models shake-out.

While OneWeb CEO Adrian Steckel blamed “the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis” for...

5G rollout likely to see delays for months but a lift over long term amid coronavirus

2 April, 2020

The rollout of 5G will probably be delayed for months but the technology could see a boost over the long term as the coronavirus forces connectivity providers to adapt.

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a massive impact on connectivity, as providers, regulators and governments scramble to…

Far-reaching COVID-19 impact pushing out much-needed satellite insurance premium

1 April, 2020

Satellite insurers expect to lose as much as a fifth of their projected premiums this year as the global COVID-19 pandemic squeezes an already strained market.

“About 20% of the premium that the market would’ve written this year will be pushed into next year, because of satellite launch delays and how everything has slowed down,” a well-informed insurance source said.

“That includes satellite manufacturing and, of course, the situation with...

Last-mile connectivity in developing markets signifies tech giant opportunity as challenges rise

31 March, 2020

Last-mile access in developing regions represents a big opportunity for major American technology companies that consume connectivity, helping to fuel rumours of a sizable US-Asia deal.

The FAANG companies – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google – are facing a long-term…

Satellite industry has foundations to weather coronavirus storm

26 March, 2020

Segments of satellite connectivity are expected to withstand the economic wreckage of the global coronavirus calamity with a few even thriving as the industry steadies itself for the pandemic’s assault on the economy.

Nobody is under the impression that industry will come away from the situation unscathed, as satellite launches…

Satellite broadband startup OneWeb's collapse lifts GEO connectivity as LEO falters

5G rollout likely to see delays for months but a lift over long term amid coronavirus

Far-reaching COVID-19 impact pushing out much-needed satellite insurance premium

Last-mile connectivity in developing markets signifies tech giant opportunity as challenges rise

Satellite industry has foundations to weather coronavirus storm

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