EchoStar sells more spectrum in $2.6 billion deal for bigger SpaceX stake
TAMPA, Fla. — Geostationary satellite operator EchoStar is selling another batch of radio frequencies to help improve SpaceX’s…
Kyivstar prepares to expand Starlink Direct to Cell testing across Ukraine
TAMPA, Fla. — Ukrainian telco Kyivstar said Oct. 31 it is preparing to test SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to…
Iridium pulls $1 billion 2030 service revenue goal amid SpaceX’s D2D push
TAMPA, Fla. — Iridium’s shares closed down more than 7% Oct. 23 after the satellite operator lowered its…
OQ Technology expands satellite IoT services to Australia
TAMPA, Fla. — OQ Technology has expanded its satellite connectivity services for remote Internet of Things (IoT) devices…
China promotes direct-to-device satellite services with new guidelines and licensing
HELSINKI — China has moved to promote direct-to-device (D2D) services through issuing guidelines and licensing a telecommunications firm,…
Europe ramps up direct-to-device push amid SpaceX’s $19 billion service boost
TAMPA, Fla. — Europe has kicked off a study to improve direct-to-device (D2D) services using satellite spectrum, just…
EchoStar orders initial MDA satellites for $5 billion LEO constellation
TAMPA, Fla. — EchoStar has placed a $1.3 billion order with MDA Space for the first 100 satellites…