by Catherine Viola
Eutelsat’s acquisition of OneWeb is driving revenue growth from LEO connectivity and multi-orbit solutions. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
SpaceX’s Starlink is a constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO) that provides broadband internet and satellite direct-to-device services. SpaceX is currently authorised by the FCC to launch 4,408 Gen1 and 15,000 Gen2 satellites. In May 2026, the FCC approved SpaceX’s acquisition of EchoStar's 10 MHz of nationwide H-Block spectrum,… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
As Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) continues its LEO satellite deployment, it stands in a bolstered position in 2026. In February 2026, the company has been authorised by the FCC to launch an additional 4,504 satellites, ultimately bringing its total fleet to 7,736 satellites. Meanwhile, in April 2026, Amazon announced… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Canada-based Telesat is a longstanding geostationary fixed satellite service operator. In 2026, Telesat continues to progress its planned Lightspeed LEO satellite constellation, with the launch of commercial services pushed out to Q1 2028. Having received authorisation to use commercial Ka-band spectrum for the constellation, in March 2026, Telesat announced the… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
In the wake of potential FCC investigations and forfeitures, in 2025, Echostar sold the majority of its spectrum portfolio to AT&T and SpaceX. As a result of the transactions, Echostar’s Boost Mobile will operate as a hybrid cloud-native mobile network, and its subscribers will have access to SpaceX’s direct-to-device services.… Read more...
by Cameron Hill
A pioneer in the satellite direct-to-device (D2D) segment, Lynk has signed various agreements with mobile network operators around the world. Yet, it has also been hit by some setbacks in recent years, including increased competition from Starlink and a failed entry into the stock market. A recent merger with German… Read more...
by Camilla Mina
With over 10,000 satellites in orbit and megaconstellations such as Starlink growing fast, figuring out what to do with satellites once they stop working has become a major challenge. Read more...
by Richard Haas
Satellite D2D services are reshaping connectivity by enabling direct communication with standard smartphones. This research note explores the approaches of six key players in the industry, focusing on their spectrum strategies and commercial progress. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Mobile network operators around the world are teaming up with satellite companies such as SpaceX (Starlink), AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global to develop direct-to-device (D2D) services based on licensed mobile spectrum. D2D-IMT promises service continuity in places beyond the reach of terrestrial mobile networks, such as in remote and mountainous… Read more...
by Richard Handford
Industry consolidation is opening up a multi-orbit strategy for satellite operators, while regulators continue to grapple with satellite-direct-to-device service as more companies are attracted to it. WRC-23 saw a split in the satellite industry between GEO and LEO operators over interference. Read more...