France-based Orange wrote-down 3.7 billion euros ($4.4 billion) of goodwill in Spain on July 29.

Orange continues to invest in Spain, having spent 350 million euros ($415 million) on 700 MHz spectrum in Spain’s July 21 auction.

Observers see little impact on the proposed SPAC transaction of Rocket Lab following a successful July 29 satellite launch and the recent completion of an anomaly review.  

In the longer term, however, the insurance cost will likely go up for the Electron vehicle involved in the May 15 anomaly, in part because...  

The FCC is investigatng awards made under the Rural Digital Opportunities, including approximately 6,500 Starlink locations.

Blue Origin continues to challenge NASA’s award to SpaceX of the Human Landing System contract via protest to an oversight agency and, this week, by offering NASA $2 billion.

The U.K. announced a new space regulator on July 29...

A mostly upbeat outlook marks the ground segment of satellite connectivity as fresh data show equipment revenues are growing amid buoyant earnings and other developments. 

The sector is also facing challenges, including global supply chain shortages of semiconductors, driven by... 

As U.S.-based fiber network provider Everstream prepares for a sale led by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), fiber deals are growing, with opportunity for ever greater consolidation across the world and continued interest from infrastructure funds.

U.S. operators’ results show that fiber buildouts continue under margin pressure.

With the technology sector in good health...

As Satellite Vu prepares to raise series A funding, its CEO looks back at the role played in its development by the AWS Space Accelerator and Seraphim Space Camp.

Space incubators and accelerators...

The rate of technological change in connectivity including software-defined satellite is picking up, suggesting that adaptation points to revenue growth over the long term.

The reduced costs of launch represent a key factor in the trend of increasing technology as reusable launch vehicles…

Satellite operators are sharpening their approach to disaster connectivity as analysis shows that preparation for these events carries a higher return on investment than response.

As the impact of climate change continues to increase, investors see opportunity as the trend of sustainable finance…

As governments increase space investment, they also are investing in space regulation.

The FAA is stepping up staffing and capabilities as it works through several disputes.

The settling of the aviation industry trade dispute between the US and EU...

Big tech companies face government scrutiny worldwide, including at home.

In the US, all levels of government are geared to challenge the platforms.

Meanwhile, governments are spending money to increase broadband availability and adoption...

Satcom mobility is returning as freight and passenger numbers rise, with infrastructure funds and cruise guests investing in a future recovery.

Connectivity demands from crew and passengers will drive demand, as smart manufacturing also delivers use cases.

In the passenger sector...

NEW YORK (July 19, 2021) – Royal Media (Royal), a leading specialized information company, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Connectivity Business and its associated assets including the Connectivity Business Investment Forum.

Royal plans to build on the current Connectivity Business service and event to provide even better coverage and information services and products to the market.

The outlook for satellite is upbeat for the near-term with some segments of the industry on pace to set records for investment in 2021.

Certain divisions of the industry – space infrastructure, LEO connectivity and data – are generating…

The streaming industry’s market leaders charge full price as others rely on discounts and bundling, but not all mark-downs are clearly shown in company accounts.

Broadband providers may choose to subsidize their subscribers’ streaming. Advertising will also deliver revenue...