Globalstar is emerging as a key player in satellite direct-to-device connectivity through its partnership with Apple. Read more...

Lynk progressed its satellite-direct-to-phone service in a year when larger rivals revealed rival offerings and the regulatory debate about re-using terrestrial spectrum remains unresolved. Read more...

The two years since we last compiled PolicyTracker’s LEO Tracker have seen a gradual move to greater commercial availability for low-earth orbit (LEO) constellations. Read more...

Well known for serving the aviation and maritime industries, Inmarsat is now being acquired by another geostationary (GEO) satellite operator, Viasat. Read more...

Lynk is developing a satellite-direct-to-phone service that re-uses terrestrial spectrum to enhance coverage. Despite global regulatory uncertainty about this strategy, the company recently received a commercial licence to launch its service outside of the US. Read more...

Apple argues that regulators should adopt a "balanced" approach in assigning both licensed and licence-exempt spectrum. It supports unlicensed use of the entire 6 GHz band. Apple is also moving into the satellite connectivity space through an agreement with Globalstar. Read more...

Well known for serving the aviation and maritime industries, Inmarsat is in the process of being acquired by another geostationary (GEO) satellite operator Viasat. Read more...

Lynk is a US firm that proposes to launch a non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite-direct-to-phone service that will enable wider coverage for terrestrial cellular networks. The company is still waiting for FCC approval of its controversial system which uses terrestrial spectrum leased from MNOs. Read more...

Mobile's desire to find new markets by connecting the unconnected is reshaping its relationship with satellite. But are the economics of the space industry sufficiently transformed to revolutionise rural coverage? Read more...

WRC-19 was a boost for the satellite industry's 5G ambitions, enhancing its ability to offer broadband to cars, planes and trains. Delivering 5G rural broadband and LTE private networks is the subject of several new satellite ventures. Read more...