As interest in satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services continues to grow, competition for MSS spectrum is higher than ever, and satellite companies are moving towards hybrid spectrum strategies. Consolidation is also continuing as satellite companies seek to achieve a scale that will enable them to compete with SpaceX's Starlink and new… Read more...

Regulators in many countries continue to grapple with issues like awarding spectrum in higher bands, whether to renew expiring licences or re-auction the relevant spectrum, simplifying regulation to facilitate the launch of innovative satellite services, and deciding what to do with the 6 GHz band. Read more...

After Viasat acquired Inmarsat, it became a global GEO satellite operator. But its future also lies in a multi-orbit and 4G/5G terrestrial strategy. Read more...

SES's acquisition of Intelsat was completed in July 2025; the resulting entity has a sizeable GEO constellation of 100 satellites, as well as 26 MEOs. The company is slowly shifting into a multi-orbit player by adding LEO satellites to its constellation. Read more...

Skylo is emerging as a significant player in the incipient satellite-based NTN market. Read more...

Mobile satellite operator Iridium is developing a 3GPP standards-based NTN solution for launch in the second half of 2026. Read more...

Globalstar has agreed to be acquired by Amazon, which plans to integrate Globalstar’s satellite systems into Amazon Leo’s future next-generation D2D constellation. Read more...

AST SpaceMobile is developing a LEO satellite constellation to provide broadband connectivity to unmodified smartphones. Read more...

Eutelsat’s acquisition of OneWeb is driving revenue growth from LEO connectivity and multi-orbit solutions. Read more...

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...