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Telecom Fiji prepares to resell Starlink connectivity to businesses

Telecom Fiji announced on Wednesday it has signed an agreement to become an authorised reseller for LEO satellite operator Starlink, and is already pitching it as a connectivity solution for businesses in underserved areas.

Telecom Fiji prepares to resell Starlink connectivity to businesses

Avanti trials satellite connectivity support for Africa’s financial operations

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Avanti Communications a global multi-orbit provider of fully integrated connectivity services and solutions, says it has undertaken a satellite connectivity test with BankservAfrica, Africa’s largest automated clearing house, and with Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s top retail banks.

Avanti trials satellite connectivity support for Africa’s financial operations

Nigeria plans to replace NIGCOMSAT-1R communications satellite

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Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), which owns and operates Nigeria’s communications satellite systems, has begun the process of replacing its NIGCOMSAT-1R communications satellite. It is reportedly seeking support from investors and collaborators worldwide to do this.

Nigeria plans to replace NIGCOMSAT-1R communications satellite

Starlink launches services in South Sudan as NCA approves tariffs

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Starlink has officially launched services in South Sudan with the approval of the National Communications Authority (NCA), which hopes the LEO satellite operator will bring affordable internet services to the country.

Starlink launches services in South Sudan as NCA approves tariffs

Satcoms boosts sustainable copper exploration in Pakistan

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A fascinating coming together of satellite networks, artifical intelligence (AI) and 3D mapping is benefiting gold and copper producer Barrick Gold’s copper exploration at its Reko Diq project in Pakistan.

Satcoms boosts sustainable copper exploration in Pakistan

Successful launch of Turksat 6A is a satcoms first for Turkey 

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Turkey launched its first domestically produced communications satellite, Turksat 6A, into orbit early this week, widening the country's satellite coverage and meeting its television broadcasting needs.

Successful launch of Turksat 6A is a satcoms first for Turkey 

Gilat to enhance 4G backhaul for IPT in Peru

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Satellite networking technology, solutions and services company Gilat Satellite Networks says it has received a follow-on six-year order worth over US$10 million from Internet Para Todos (IPT) to deliver cellular backhaul services across rural areas in Peru.

Gilat to enhance 4G backhaul for IPT in Peru
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Sri Lanka to vote on Starlink access

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The Sri Lankan government will vote this week to change a law that will pave the way for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity service to deploy on the island, reported ET Telecom.

Sri Lanka to vote on Starlink access

Satcoms first for Botswana's BIUST and EnduroSat

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The Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) and aerospace manufacturer EnduroSat have announced that they are together building the country’s first satellite, BOTSAT-1. The satellite will launch on the SpaceX Transporter-13 mission during or after February 2025.

Satcoms first for Botswana's BIUST and Endurosat

Yahsat picks SpaceX to launch Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 satellites

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UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) says it has contracted SpaceX as the launch provider for its upcoming new geostationary satellites, Al Yah 4 (AY4) and Al Yah 5 (AY5).

Yahsat picks SpaceX to launch Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 satellites

India’s Dhruva Space in IoT deal with France’s Kinéis

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Indian full-stack space engineering solutions provider Dhruva Space and France-based satellite operator and global IoT connectivity provider Kinéis say they plan to introduce Kinéis IoT connectivity in India, and to launch a Kinéis IoT payload on the Dhruva Space P-30 satellite.

India’s Dhruva Space in IoT deal with France’s Kinéis

Amazon's plans for Project Kuiper satellite launch are delayed

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Amazon has again delayed the launch of its first production satellites for Project Kuiper, the company’s rival to the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

Amazon's plans for Project Kuiper satellite launch are delayed

Globe trials satellite phones for coverage gaps

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Globe Telecom partnered with satellite phone company Lynk Global to launch a pilot programme to examine the use of satellite-direct-to-phone communication services to plug coverage gaps in the Philippines.

Globe trials satellite phones for coverage gaps
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NIGCOMSAT and Infratel Africa partner to enhance rural communications

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Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), which owns and operates the Nigerian communications satellite systems. has announced a strategic partnership with infrastructure and technology company Infratel Africa, to provide connectivity for a major rural infrastructure project in Nigeria.

NIGCOMSAT and Infratel Africa partner to enhance rural communications

Zimbabwe and Namibia announce satcoms initiatives 

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More space-related announcements have recently been made, this time by Zimbabwe and Namibia, underlining the continuing growth of satellite communications initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa.

Zimbabwe and Namibia announce satcoms initiatives 

Geespace tests LEOsat network in Oman with Azyan Telecom

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Chinese LEO satellite operator Geespace said on Tuesday it has successfully tested its ‘Geely Future Mobility Constellation’ network outside of China for the first time with Oman-based satellite services provider Azyan Telecom.

Geespace tests LEOsat network in Oman with Azyan Telecom

Hughes announces Saudi deal for Jupiter System

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Hughes Network Systems, a provider of broadband satellite services, products and managed network solutions, has announced a major sale involving Saudi Arabia.

Hughes announces Saudi deal for Jupiter System

Infostellar’s antenna network to support APAC GSaaS offering

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Infostellar, a Japan-based ground-segment-as-a-service (GSaaS) provider, is planning to deploy a network of Infostellar-owned antennas focused on serving its global clients’ interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

Infostellar’s antenna network to support APAC GSaaS offering
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Speedcast and Eutelsat OneWeb inaugurate teleport facility in Colombia

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Communications and IT services provider Speedcast says it recently hosted an inaugural event to celebrate the new purpose-built teleport facility in Cali, Colombia that now serves as the ground infrastructure gateway in Latin America for Eutelsat OneWeb.

Speedcast and Eutelsat OneWeb inaugurate teleport facility in Colombia

LEO is driving the need for a satellite IT blueprint

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The proliferation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites has caused a sea change in a sector which has long been dominated by geostationary orbit (GSO) providers.

LEO is driving the need for a satellite IT blueprint

Yahsat contracts Airbus for new GEO satellites

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UAE-headquartered satellite solutions provider Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) says it has contracted satellite manufacturer Airbus Defence and Space for its new geostationary (GEO) telecommunications satellites, Al Yah 4 (AY4) and Al Yah 5 (AY5).

Yahsat contracts Airbus for new GEO satellites

SES and UZ-SAT aim to bring enhanced connectivity to Uzbekistan

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Satellite operator SES and UZ-SAT, the Republic of Uzbekistan’s national broadband satellite service provider, have announced plans to sign an agreement to deliver what are described as unparalleled connectivity services throughout Uzbekistan via the SES GEO satellite NSS-12.

SES and UZ-SAT aim to bring enhanced connectivity to Uzbekistan

NTT Data launches LEO satellite solutions across Africa

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NTT Data Middle East and Africa announced on Tuesday it has launched LEO satellite-based connectivity solutions across the African continent, and has already signed on nine customers from sectors such as retail, banking, mining, and logistics.

NTT Data launches LEO satellite solutions across Africa

Starlink’s Indonesia pricing is not predatory: antimonopoly agency

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The Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) has reportedly ruled that Starlink’s aggressive discounts on its VSAT terminal kits and subscriptions do not amount to predatory pricing.

Starlink’s Indonesia pricing is not predatory: antimonopoly agency
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