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Viasat claims D2D first in Saudi Arabia

Satellite communications company Viasat has announced that it has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia for the first time, in conjunction with its ecosystem partners.

Viasat claims D2D first in Saudi Arabia

Thaicom 9A relocation helps Thailand keep 50.5º East orbital slot

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Thai satellite operator Thaicom said on Friday it has successfully relocated its recently acquired Thaicom 9A satellite to the 50.5º East orbital slot just a few days before Thailand’s rights to the slot expired.

Thaicom 9A relocation helps Thailand keep 50.5º East orbital slot

Chinese LEO company follows Starlink into Brazilian market

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SpaceSail, a Chinese low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite company, has signed an agreement to enter the Brazilian market. The signing took place during Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent state visit to the capital, Brasilia.

Chinese LEO company follows Starlink into Brazilian market

Eutelsat OneWeb, Q-KON expand LEO services under new deal

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Eutelsat OneWeb announced on Thursday it has signed a new multi-year agreement with satellite solutions and services provider Q-KON to expand LEO satellite services across Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the southern region.

Eutelsat OneWeb, Q-KON expand LEO services under new deal

Viasat and Altan partner to boost cellular coverage in Mexico

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Global communications company Viasat has announced the launch of a home and mobile broadband service in Mexico that, they say, will boost cellular coverage in the country.

Viasat and Altan partner to boost cellular coverage in Mexico

Starlink gets green light to launch services in Chad

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LEO satellite operator Starlink says its satellite broadband service is now available in Chad after the government approved its licence to operate in the country.

Starlink gets green light to launch services in Chad
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ST Engineering iDirect to expand satcomms connectivity in Indonesia

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Satellite communications company ST Engineering iDirect, says it has been selected for the Phase Two expansion of Indonesia's Satria-1 satellite network.

ST Engineering iDirect to expand satcomms connectivity in Indonesia

Intelsat 33e covering Africa, ME and APAC destroyed after power failure

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The Intelsat 33e geostationary high-throughput satellite (HTS) covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East and parts of the Asia-Pacific experienced a permanent power failure on Saturday and has since broken up.

Intelsat 33e covering Africa, ME and APAC destroyed after power failure

Intelsat claims major milestone with Nigerian backhaul service launch

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Satellite and terrestrial network operator Intelsat has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul service platform, located at  the Open Access Data Centres facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Data centre facility provider OADC is a division of core digital infrastructure solutions and managed network services company WIOCC.

Intelsat claims major milestone with Nigerian backhaul service launch

UAE’s Space42 and nybl unite for AI offering targeting oil and gas companies

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Two UAE-headquartered companies, artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer nybl and Space42, which describes itself as an AI-powered spacetech company with a global reach, have unveiled what they call a first-of-its-kind satellite-enabled AI solution for oil and gas companies that, they say, will optimise oil wells’ efficiency and productivity.

UAE’s Space42 and nybl unite for AI offering targeting oil and gas companies

Viasat, BSNL test direct-to-device satellite technology

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Satellite communications provider Viasat announced it has tested direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in India for the first time, in collaboration with state-owned operator BSNL. This move aims to expand satellite services for consumer and IoT devices globally.

Viasat, BSNL test direct-to-device satellite technology
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Nigeria’s ATCON demands Starlink review after unapproved price hike

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The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) is reportedly demanding a full review of Starlink’s operations in the country after the LEO satellite operator jacked up its prices without regulatory approval.

Nigeria’s ATCON demands Starlink review after unapproved price hike

Telkomsat, BNM to help Indonesia’s maritime sector go digital

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Telkom Indonesia's satellite subsidiary Telkomsat said on Monday it is partnering with vertical services firm Bhinneka Nusantara Mandiri (BNM) to use capacity from the new Merah Putih 2 satellite to accelerate digital transformation in the maritime sector.

Telkomsat, BNM to help Indonesia’s maritime sector go digital

Globe kicks off Lynk Global D2D SMS tests in Zambales

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Globe Telecom says it has successfully conducted a trial of Lynk Global’s direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service in Zambales as of a series of planned pilots to test the service’s viability in the Philippines.

Globe kicks off Lynk Global D2D SMS tests in Zambales

Thaicom asks SpaceX for a lift

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Satellite operator Thaicom announced its subsidiary Space Tech Innovation Limited (STI) had signed a deal with SpaceX to launch a satellite to provide gigabit connectivity across the Asia-Pacific.

Thaicom asks SpaceX for a lift
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MRS taps Iridium and Satcom Direct for freight train ops in Brazil

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LEO satellite operator Iridium Communications said on Tuesday that it has teamed with critical communicationss provider Satcom Direct Brasil to provide Brazilian freight train operator MRS Logística with satellite connectivity for its railway operations.

MRS taps Iridium and Satcom Direct for freight train ops in Brazil

Geespace and Altel to research D2D satellite use cases for Malaysia

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Chinese LEO satellite operator Geespace and Malaysian telecoms service provider Altel Communications have agreed to establish an R&D centre to develop use cases for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications technology.

Geespace and Altel to research D2D satellite use cases for Malaysia

SpaceX pledges US$1.5b investment in Vietnam during Starlink talks

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SpaceX has reportedly said it plans to invest US$1.5 billion in Vietnam in the near future as an apparent sweetener to convince the government to allow the company to launch its LEO satellite broadband service Starlink in the country.

SpaceX pledges US$1.5b investment in Vietnam during Starlink talks

Digicel Fiji joins the country’s Starlink reseller club

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The market for Starlink’s LEO satellite services in Fiji is getting more competitive as Digicel Fiji began offering Starlink services for its enterprise customers on Tuesday, just two months after rival telco Telecom Fiji did likewise.

Digicel Fiji joins the country’s Starlink reseller club

Intelsat invests in next-gen satellite terminals to chase multi-orbit dollar

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Global satellite player Intelsat has revealed a new satellite terminal strategy that it claims will make it the first satellite player to offer global multi-orbit solutions for all relevant verticals by the first half of 2025.

Intelsat invests in next-gen satellite terminals to chase multi-orbit dollar
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