How Intelsat’s satellite loss is validating Ku-band and GEO broadband redundancy
Efforts to restore GEO broadband services hit by Intelsat’s I-29e satellite loss are helping to validate the flexibility of Ku-band, while ...
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Demand to connect underserved areas accelerating stratospheric internet investments
A new wave of cash is flowing into stratospheric internet platforms as the urge to meet connectivity demand in underserved ...
Connectivity IPOs to rise against economic and political uncertainties
The global TMT sector is expected to contribute significantly to a robust 2019 IPO pipeline, despite concerns around economic and ...
Integrated smallsat build-and-launch likely future trend as Rocket Lab’s Photon has debut
Launch provider Rocket Lab is touting simplicity and time savings for its new Photon satellite platform, as integrated spacecraft build-and-launch likely represents a ...
Mounting cyberattack concerns boosting investments in cellular security firms seeking telco partnerships
An anticipated rise in cyberattacks during the 5G era is pushing more connectivity providers globally to source additional cybersecurity protection ...
Satellite’s role in always-on connectivity emerging with ST Engineering’s 5G-focused Newtec acquisition
The role of satellite communications in the always-on connectivity of the 5G era and the expanding industry footprint of Asia ...
Is SoftBank’s stake in US$1.25bn OneWeb funding round a caution flag or green light to investors?
What to make of SoftBank’s second massive stake in satellite broadband startup OneWeb is dividing investors, with some regarding it as a ...
Deal for Gogo could herald consolidation in inflight connectivity
Consolidation in the crowded inflight connectivity industry increasingly appears inevitable as several firms are put in the frame as potential Gogo ...
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 ...
Spectrum monetisation plans steer Globalstar to look at comparable deals
Investment fervor around using satellite spectrum for terrestrial connectivity is boosting Globalstar’s search to monetise multiple bands to help fill ...
