Satellite-cellular network integration coming into view

16 September, 2020

Greater simplicity for consumer and commercial users amid stepped-up 5G broadband connectivity is a key selling point for the integration of satellite and cellular networks.

UK-based MNO Vodafone’s interest in multiple satellite-cellular projects in development is noteworthy in part…

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Connectivity seeing green investment as path to sustainable futures

15 September, 2020

Social finance might attain greater focus in connectivity as French telecoms incumbent Orange launches a €500m (US$593m) sustainability bond, the latest in terrestrial communications to focus on the area.

In a related area, investment in IoT environment monitoring in satellite continues to rise, including global emissions monitoring specialist…

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Bigblu Broadband is reshaping its growth strategy for a new connectivity era | Q&A

Bigblu Broadband CEO Andrew Walwyn
10 September, 2020

After growing rapidly through a series of acquisitions in the fragmented satcoms market, British space and terrestrial connectivity provider Bigblu Broadband recently sold European satellite assets in a landmark deal with French fleet operator Eutelsat. It comes as the group secures grants to deploy fixed wireless and fibre as governments step up efforts to tackle the digital divide.

Connectivity Business speaks with CEO Andrew Walwyn about what the sale means for the company’s growth strategy, and the wider market as large operators climb down the...

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