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PLDT and Telesat look to LEOs for remote connectivity

Philippines telco PLDT and global satellite operator Telesat of Canada say they have successfully conducted the Philippines' first on-orbit testing of high-speed broadband connectivity with Telesat's Phase 1 low earth orbit (LEO) satellite.

PLDT and Telesat look to LEOs for remote connectivity

Vodacom DRC extends Ku-band contract with Intelsat

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Vodacom DRC has selected Intelsat to provide its Ku-band satellite services in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Vodacom DRC extends Ku-band contract with Intelsat

Telesat and Liquid Intelligent Technologies sign LEO services agreement for Africa

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Satellite provider Telesat has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with pan-African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies to bring Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services to Africa.

Telesat and Liquid Intelligent Technologies sign LEO services agreement for Africa

Truphone and Skylo demo ubiquitous cellular and satellite coverage

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Global network and connectivity solutions company Truphone and satellite network service provider Skylo have announced what they describes a world first at MWC 2022.

Truphone and Skylo demo ubiquitous cellular and satellite coverage

Gilat and TIM Brasil build major 4G satellite cellular backhaul network

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TIM Brasil, a Tier-1 mobile network operator, has reached a milestone of over 1,000 sites leveraging Gilat’s SkyEdge II-c platform to build the largest 4G satellite cellular backhaul network in Latin America, according to Gilat Satellite Networks, a leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services.

Gilat and TIM Brasil build major 4G satellite cellular backhaul network

PNG and Solomon Islands sign up for satellite-to-phone service

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Satellite-direct-to-phone telecoms company Lynk Global, whose global commercial service is poised to launch later this year, says it has signed multiple commercial contracts with a number of mobile operators covering seven island nations in the Pacific and Caribbean.

PNG and Solomon Islands sign up for satellite-to-phone service

Indian associations join forces to boost satcom ecosystem

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The Satcom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) and the Indian Space Association (ISpA) have inked memorandum of understandings (MoU) with consultancy company Geospatial World, seeing collaboration as the key to growing India's satellite communications sector. 

SIA-India, ISpA, Geospatial World join to boost satcom ecosystem
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Yahsat announces its second UAE satcoms contract win in two weeks

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Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), the dedicated government arm of Yahsat, which offers multi-mission satellite services in more than 150 countries, has been awarded a contract, whose value is estimated at US$247.5 million, to provide enhanced managed services to the UAE government for its satellite communications capabilities.

 

Yahsat announces its second UAE satcoms contract win in two weeks

Orange, Sonatel and SES to deploy O3b mPOWER gateway in Senegal

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International service provider Orange, which has a presence in 18 African countries, along with its subsidiary, Senegalese telecommunications provider Sonatel, has announced a partnership with satellite operator SES.

Orange, Sonatel and SES to deploy O3b mPOWER gateway in Senegal

Brazilian villages get LTE via Hughes satellite service

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Further evidence of the continuing importance of satellites in extending the reach of mobile services come from Brazil where satcoms equipment and services giant Hughes has announced the successful three-month pilot of what it calls a new Community LTE service in five villages in Brazil.

Brazilian villages get LTE via Hughes satellite service

Jio and SES join forces to improve satcoms in India

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Indian digital service provider Jio Platforms and SES, a global satellite-based content connectivity solutions provider, are the latest companies to target the Indian satellite communications market with the formation of a joint venture called Jio Space Technology Limited.

Jio and SES join forces to improve satcoms in India

Eutelsat, Marlink boost maritime satellite capacity

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Eutelsat Communications and network company Marlink signed multi-year extensions to their global maritime partnership to support expansion in Africa and the Middle East.

Eutelsat, Marlink boost maritime satellite capacity
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India's ISRO places three satellites into orbit

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the radar imaging satellite EOS-04 along with two others on board Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C52) today (February 14) this morning.

India's ISRO places three satellites in orbits
PSLV-C52/EOS-04 Heat Shield

YahClick to expand its Africa network with Clear Blue

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YahClick, the satellite broadband service of UAE-based global satellite operator Yahsat, is teaming up with an off-grid power company lear Blue Technologies to expand its services of offering high-speed connectivity in Africa.

YahClick to expand its Africa network with Clear Blue
Farhad Khan, CEO of YahClick

Marlink gains SES satellite access

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Network solutions firm Marlink signed a multi-million-euro agreement that will give its customers access to SES’ next-generation system of satellites.

Marlink gains SES satellite access

Brazil authorises exploration of satellites by SpaceX and Swarm

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The Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) granted satellite exploration rights to the companies SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, and Swarm.

Brazil authorises exploration of satellites by SpaceX and Swarm

Kenyan nanosatellite to launch later this year

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Kenya will be launching its first software-defined nanosatellite later this year, according to the two companies behind the development and launch of the satellite.

Kenyan nanosatellite to launch later this year
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OneWeb, Hughes in pact to provide LEO connectivity in India

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Satellite communication companies, OneWeb and Hughes partnered to provide high-speed, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband connectivity across India.

OneWeb, Hughes in pact to provide LEO connectivity in India

Intelsat makes news in both disaster relief and aviation services

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Integrated satellite and terrestrial network operator Intelsat has made news recently – both in disaster relief and in the more sedate area of commercial and business aviation services.

Intelsat makes news in both disaster relief and aviation services

Argentina takes agricultural IoT into orbit

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Argentina has joined the market for satellite-supported Internet of Things (IoT) services in agriculture with the launch of its first pico-satellite.

Argentina takes agricultural IoT into orbit

UAE's DEWA-SAT 1 nanosatellite launched

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched the DEWA-SAT 1 nanosatellite in collaboration with NanoAvionics, becoming the world’s first utility to use nanosatellites to improve the maintenance and planning of electricity and water networks.

UAE's DEWA-SAT 1 nanosatellite launched

Argentina’s state-owned satellite company to enable free internet access

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Arsat, Argentina’s state-owned satellite company, is to run a 289 million peso (about $2.8 million) project to provide connectivity for free internet access in towns across the country.

Argentina’s state-owned satellite company to enable free internet access
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