by Catherine Viola
Mobile satellite operator Iridium is developing a 3GPP standards-based NTN solution for launch in 2026. Read more...
by Richard Handford
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...
by PolicyTracker
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...
by Martin Sims
The satellite industry entered WRC-19 with trepidation but declared itself satisfied with the result. Fears over 5G interference have receded, helping them pursue another key policy goal: being part of the emerging eco-system for the new mobile generation. The conference also finalised a momentous change - bringing competition to safety at… Read more...
by Richard Handford
This Tracker summarises progress in the deployment of next generation low earth orbit (Leo) global satellite systems. The first table covers mobile broadband projects and the second charts progress in offering other services such as IoT and earth observation. Read more...
by Richard Handford
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...
by Richard Handford
Previous Low Earth Orbit satellite ventures have led to huge corporate collapses. Can the new Leos like OneWeb, Space Mobile and Lynk overcome the challenges? Read more...