Could government funding rescue small satellite market from its financing predicament?
A new call for government smallsat funding is being made amid rumours that bankrupt operator OneWeb is negotiating a loan from the ...
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Satellite broadband startup OneWeb’s collapse lifts GEO connectivity as LEO falters
OneWeb’s collapse into bankruptcy so soon after LeoSat’s failure could be a catalysing moment for LEO satellite broadband, lifting parts ...
Spectrum and launch agreement are OneWeb’s most prized assets as sale process begins
OneWeb’s spectrum licences and launch contract are likely the most valuable assets of the smallsat broadband operator as it undertakes ...
Far-reaching COVID-19 impact pushing out much-needed satellite insurance premium
Satellite insurers expect to lose as much as a fifth of their projected premiums this year as the global COVID-19 ...
Last-mile connectivity in developing markets signifies tech giant opportunity as challenges rise
Last-mile access in developing regions represents a big opportunity for major American technology companies that consume connectivity, helping to fuel ...
Investor pressure might force SoftBank to sell OneWeb
SoftBank is unlikely to keep supporting OneWeb, a source familiar with the situation said, as an activist investor agitates for change ...
Connectivity investors consider the implications of widened CFIUS scope
US connectivity investors have started wading through greatly expanded foreign investment rules that are more complex and nuanced than ever ...
5G network strategy emerges in high altitude platform connectivity project
A 5G-oriented network involving major players in technology and finance is emerging in a high-altitude-platform (HAP) connectivity project as standards ...
LEO satellite networks face mounting funding pressure in LeoSat’s wake | Viewpoint
LeoSat’s demise dealt a blow to a sector that was already grappling with faltering funding fervour. It has made investors ...
Technology companies edging towards satellite as IoT prospects widen
A growing number of IoT use cases is encouraging technology companies focused on private enterprise networks to forge more satellite ...
