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China Mobile launches LEO satellites to test 5G and 6G

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China Mobile has reportedly launched two experimental satellites in low earth orbit that will be used to test 5G and 6G architectures, particuarly in terms of integrating satellite and terrestial networks to support both technologies.

China Mobile launches LEO satellites to test 5G and 6G

China's Geespace launches next batch of LEO satellites for connected cars

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Geespace, a subsidiary of Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, says it has added another 11 LEO satellites to its planned global constellation designed primarily to serve connected and self-driving cars.

China's Geespace launches next batch of LEOsats for connected cars

VSTECS joins the growing list of Starlink resellers in Malaysia

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Malaysian ICT distributor VSTECS said on Monday its subsidiary VSTECS Astar has become the latest company authorised by SpaceX to resell Starlink’s LEO satellite broadband service across the country.

VSTECS joins the growing list of Starlink resellers in Malaysia

Satcoms to help Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan manage – or avoid – natural disasters

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Synspective, a Japanese SAR satellite data and analytics solution provider, has entered into memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Uzbekistan’s Centre for Space Monitoring and Geoinformation Technologies and Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary (KGS), the national space agency of Kazakhstan.

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Paratus South Africa adds Eutelsat OneWeb to satellite offering

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Connectivity provider Paratus South Africa has extended its partnership with satellite operator Eutelsat to include LEO satellite connectivity from Eutelsat OneWeb in its service offerings in South Africa.

Paratus South Africa adds Eutelsat OneWeb to satellite offering

Telikom taps Lynk to launch direct-to-satellite SMS in PNG

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Direct-to-phone satellite operator Lynk Global announced on Friday that Papua New Guinea state telco Telikom Limited has started offering Lynk’s Sat2Phone service to subscribers.

Telikom taps Lynk to launch direct-to-satellite SMS in PNG

AT&T, Google and Vodafone invest US$155m in AST SpaceMobile

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Aspiring LEO satellite operator AST SpaceMobile has secured US$206.5 million in new financing for its direct-to-satellite mobile network, including a US$155 million strategic investment from existing investor Vodafone and new investors AT&T and Google.

AT&T, Google and Vodafone invest US$155m in AST SpaceMobile

John Deere and SpaceX to deliver satellite support to Brazilian farmers

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John Deere, a major name in the delivery of agricultural, construction and forestry equipment, has entered into an agreement with launch service company SpaceX to provide a cutting-edge satellite communications service to farmers – with Brazil among the first markets in which the service will be launched.

John Deere and SpaceX to deliver satellite support to Brazilian farmers
Harvester photo: John Deere

du taps Intelsat to expand mobile coverage in remote areas

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UAE-based operator du announced on Tuesday it has partnered with global satellite operator Intelsat to expand cellular connectivity across the country.

du taps Intelsat to expand mobile coverage in remote areas
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Marlink to provide satcom service in French Guiana

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Marlink, the smart network and digital solutions company, says it will leverage satellite connectivity from satellite operator SES to operate YanaSat, a new publicly owned satellite network service in French Guiana.

Marlink to provide satcom connectivity in French Guiana

MEASAT gains Starlink reseller status

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Malaysian satellite company MEASAT announced it struck a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceXto become an official reseller of Starlink hardware and services. 

MEASAT gains Starlink reseller status

Iridium to support direct 3GPP-based 5G IoT connections by 2026

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Global LEO satellite operator Iridium has unveiled ‘Project Stardust’, its new direct-to-device (D2D) strategy that will support 3GPP-compliant 5G IoT devices on its network starting in 2026.

Iridium to support direct 3GPP-based 5G IoT connections by 2026

Es’hailSat and Viasat Energy Services announce MENA VSAT deal

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Qatar-based communications satellite operator Es’hailSat has joined forces with managed services network infrastructure group Viasat Energy Services to provide high-speed VSAT services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Es’hailSat and Viasat Energy Services announce MENA VSAT deal

NT finishes building Eutelsat OneWeb ground station in Thailand

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Thailand’s state telco National Telecom (NT) says it has finished building a ground station that will enable LEO satellite operator Eutelsat OneWeb to launch satellite broadband service in the country later this year.

NT finishes building Eutelsat OneWeb ground station in Thailand
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Wiseband and Rivada aim to bring secure LEO connectivity to Middle East

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Wiseband, an Emirati satellite services company, is partnering with Rivada Space Networks, a global network company launching a constellation of 600 low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites to enable secure, global connectivity for governments and enterprises, to bring secure connectivity solutions to the Middle East region.

Wiseband and Rivada aim to bring secure LEO connectivity to Middle East

Reliance Jio poised for satellite nod

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Reliance Jio could gain landing rights and market access to launch gigabit speed fibre services based on satellite technology. 

Reliance Jio poised for satellite nod

Starlink bags licence in Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea’s telecoms watchdog issued Starlink a five-year licence to operate in the island, while pledging to clamp down on illegal LEO satellite terminal operations.

Starlink bags licence in Papua New Guinea
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