Why do operators want to repurpose their spectrum?  What policies and technologies underpin spectrum refarming? Which are the crucial 2G and 3G bands? Read more...

Requirements on sustainability are now commonplace for all industries, including telecoms. No longer just an industry buzzword, it has become a priority and necessity for mobile operators and telecoms firms around the world. But what does it mean for the industry to be sustainable? How can it be achieved? And… Read more...

There is a large amount of traction in the satellite space with geostationary satellite operators moving into lower orbits and a raft of new and planned low-Earth-orbit constellations envisaging hundreds of thousands of new satellites orbiting the skies. These plans are being orchestrated through both inter-industry tie-ups and new operator… Read more...

A leading satellite operator which is unique in operating both Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Geostationary (GEO) satellites. SES is also considering its own LEO constellation called Cleosat. Read more...

Amazon’s Project Kuiper aims to deliver backhaul services and broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world through a constellation of thousands of LEOs. Amazon’s first-generation constellation will use frequencies in the Ka-band to provide Fixed-Satellite and Mobile-Satellite Services. Amazon is also seeking permission from the FCC in… Read more...

Starlink is a high-speed, low latency broadband network using NGSO LEOs to provide broadband connectivity globally. Starlink launched its first satellites in May 2019, with the ultimate goal of a constellation of close to 42,000. Starlink satellites are using spectrum resources in the Ka- Ku- and V-bands. Starlink also has… 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...

EchoStar Corporation is a global provider of satellite communication solutions through its Hughes Network Systems, EchoStar Satellite Services and EchoStar Mobile business segments. EchoStar primarily provides services across the Americas and Europe, while it holds global S-band NGSO spectrum rights for MSS through the acquisition of Sirion Global, now renamed EchoStar Global… Read more...

OneWeb is one of the leading companies with operates non-geostationary (NGSO) low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The company has ambitious plans for its constellations but some launches have been delayed due to conflict with Russian authorities. 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...