Connectivity titans see 5G and SD-WAN combination as key to unlock IoT potential
Major mobile operators are finding ways to combine 5G and SD-WAN technologies as connecting huge numbers of devices is seen...
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L-band role for high-speed maritime broadband in focus under Thuraya and ITC Global spectrum alliance
L-band’s importance for maritime customers upgrading to higher-speed VSAT broadband services is being underlined by Thuraya’s spectrum alliance with ITC Global. The...
Millicom may buy Liberty Latin America to fill out converging emerging market portfolio after US$1.65bn Telefónica deal
As telecoms consolidation accelerates in LatAm, Millicom’s US$1.65bn purchase of Telefónica’s remaining Central American wireless assets could have set the telco up...
Attitudes towards Huawei split as China cybersecurity threat warnings continue
Connectivity investors are seeing split opinions on Huawei between global telcos choosing the most advanced equipment to build their 5G networks, and those...
T-Mobile retains investment hype amid heightened scrutiny over Sprint merger
Increasing capex needed for telcos to build 5G networks makes analysts believe that a takeover by T-Mobile is a necessity for...
Complementing telcos’ terrestrial technologies key to Eutelsat’s expected growth return
Demand for quality connectivity gives an opportunity for satellite broadband service providers to boost their profit, especially in regions where...
Growing need for ubiquitous communications tipping balance towards satellite connectivity
5G and the drive towards autonomous vehicles could be tipping the balance in favour of satellite over terrestrial networks as the need...
Should connectivity investors be preparing for the impact of a potential OneWeb failure?
Despite Softbank’s multibillion dollar backing of satellite broadband startup OneWeb, uncertainty continues to surround the venture’s business model as it prepares...
RBC Signals gearing up for GEO communications opportunity | Q&A
RBC Signals is broadening its scope beyond LEO-focused ground station connectivity as Amazon Web Services pushes into its market through...
Continued inflight connectivity penetration lifts Viasat’s investment outlook
Analysts remain bullish on Viasat’s long-term investment return as the US satellite broadband services provider explores inflight connectivity (IFC) opportunities beyond media...
