by Jonathan Watson
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...
by Laura Sear
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...
by Laura Sear
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...
by Catherine Viola
AST SpaceMobile is developing a LEO satellite constellation to provide broadband connectivity to unmodified smartphones. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
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...
by Catherine Viola
Mobile satellite operator Iridium is developing a 3GPP standards-based NTN solution for launch in the second half of 2026. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Skylo is emerging as a significant player in the incipient satellite-based NTN market. Read more...
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...