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 Richard Haas
Regulators are beginning to tackle the controversial practice of re-using terrestrial spectrum for satellite direct-to-handset services. In terms of spectrum-related priorities, satellite firms have successfully held a 12 GHz reallocation in the US, while they fight to keep mobile out of the 6 GHz band going into WRC-23. Read more...
by Laura Sear
Well known for serving the aviation and maritime industries, Inmarsat is now being acquired by another geostationary (GEO) satellite operator, Viasat. Read more...
by Richard Haas
Eutelsat is a French satellite company which operates a fleet of 36 GEO (geostationary orbit) satellites covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. In June 2022, the company announced plans for a merger with satellite company OneWeb. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
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...
by Richard Handford
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...
by Dianne Northfield
Satellite operators continue to lobby for adequate measures to protect incumbent services in existing bands. With a view to full integration of satellite technologies and services into emerging 5G networks and support for non-terrestrial network solutions, in recent years the satellite community has become more actively involved in ITU 5G… Read more...
by Richard Handford
Inmarsat owns 14 geostationary (GEO) satellites operating in the L-band, Ka-band and S-band, targeting aviation, maritime, enterprise and government users. Related to its aviation business it has since 2020 been building its presence in the UAV market. 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 Manuel R. Marti
Inmarsat operates across a diverse number of sectors, with special emphasis on customer mobility. It currently holds a multi-layered, global spectrum portfolio, covering L-band, Ka-band and S-band. Read more...