Amazon has successfully launched into orbit and tested its initial two satellites and is now focusing on the deployment of Ka-band Project Kuiper to increase global broadband access through a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit. The first set of 27 Kuiper satellites was launched into space in April… Read more...

SpaceX-owned Starlink continues to amass satellite internet customers, with operational licensing agreements now in place in 125 countries and territories around the world. Typically using fixed satellite service spectrum, SpaceX is showing increasing interest in access to mobile satellite spectrum. Starlink is also ramping up its delivery of satellite direct-to-device… Read more...

Canadian-based Telesat is a longstanding geostationary fixed satellite service operator. In late 2024, Telesat secured funding required to launch its Lightspeed Ka-band Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation, with its first Lightspeed satellite launches planned for the second half of 2026 and commercial service launch planned for the end of 2027.… Read more...

Traditionally a GEO operator, EchoStar continues to advance its plans in the LEO space. With EchoStar’s remerge with DISH Networks in the US, it is also active in the terrestrial wireless market. In mid-2025, EchoStar faces ongoing operational uncertainty in the midst of regulatory scrutiny on the part of the… Read more...

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

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

Eutelsat is leveraging its OneWeb acquisition to drive revenue growth from LEO connectivity and multi-orbit solutions. It is a partner in the consortium building the 5G NTN-capable multi-orbit IRIS² constellation. Read more...

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

AST SpaceMobile is building a LEO satellite network that uses licensed mobile spectrum to provide D2D connectivity to unmodified smartphones. Read more...

French regulator Arcep is getting closer to finalising a framework for the use of the 3.8-4.2 GHz band by private mobile networks. Read more...