Strategy and Markets
AT&T Communications CEO McElfresh details consumer growth strategies, challenges
Jeff McElfresh, CEO of AT&T Communications, the consumer connectivity arm of AT&T (NYSE:T), is challenging those who say AT&T is...
Maritime connectivity shifts toward high-capacity-satellite ecosystems
Maritime connectivity is seeing a transition to high-throughput satellites (HTS) while autonomous vessels emerge as a market trend. U.K.-based Inmarsat...
Growing space enterprises diverge on whether to acquire or partner
Recent events leave the space industry ready for further mergers and acquisitions, as acquirers face the challenge of integrating newly...
Tesla, antenna manufacturers prepare for consumer satcom boom
Although consumer connectivity has historically driven a minority of the demand in the global ground segment, that could change as...
Maritime connectivity steers into full sail amid tech and service enrichments
Maritime connectivity providers are enhancing their networks with technology and service offerings amid rapid scaling and an increase in data...
Satellite operators set to grab share of rural connectivity funding
Satellite is positioning for a surge in rural broadband as the Infrastructure Bill becomes law in the U.S., providing $65...
Viasat-Inmarsat deal leaves industry hungry for additional M&A, analysts say
Satellite operators are likely in search of mergers in the wake of the $7.3 billion acquisition announced Nov. 8 that...
Big satellite operators adapt networks to antenna, other tech to perfect connectivity strategies
Some of the largest satellite operators are diversifying their networks with an underlying focus on antenna and other technology to...
Satellite industry prepares to leverage 5G to deliver new capabilities
With the 5G non-terrestrial networks standards due to be complete in 2022, the satellite industry is developing new services that...
5G standard incorporating space networks is ‘biggest opportunity’
Next year’s update to 5G will have non-terrestrial networks (NTN) standards, easing the integration of space and terrestrial connectivity. “We...