Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Direct-to-Device Satellite Services Extending Mobile Network Coverage
The telecommunications industry is witnessing the dawn of a new era in mobile connectivity, characterized by the ability of standard, unmodified smartphones to connect directly to orbital satellite constellations. This advancement represents a fundamental shift in the relationship between...
Infrastructure
Satellite NTN Emergency Communications Supporting Network Resilience
The telecommunications sector is increasingly prioritizing the development of non-terrestrial network solutions to bolster infrastructure resilience, particularly during catastrophic events that disable terrestrial assets. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes, frequently result in the physical destruction of...
Infrastructure
Satellite-to-Device Messaging Improving Connectivity Beyond Cellular Reach
Telecommunications providers are currently witnessing a significant shift in how mobile connectivity is delivered to end users, specifically those operating outside the traditional boundaries of terrestrial network coverage. The integration of satellite messaging into standard consumer smartphones marks a...
Infrastructure
SpaceX and Grain Management Agree on Nationwide Spectrum...
SpaceX has reached an agreement with private equity firm Grain Management to acquire the firm's entire nationwide 800 MHz low-band spectrum portfolio. The spectrum acquisition, if approved, could significantly strengthen Starlink Mobile's capacity to deliver direct-to-device connectivity across the...
Infrastructure
VEON and Amdocs Enter 10-Year Telecom Technology Agreement
VEON and Amdocs announced a 10-year strategic technology agreement on October 7, 2026, designed to modernize VEON's core technology operations and accelerate its digital operator strategy across Eurasia. Under the terms of this technology agreement, Amdocs will run and...
4G / 5G / 6G
Satellite Services Taking Shape Across Satellite Networks
Satellite services are moving beyond the role of providing connectivity in areas without terrestrial coverage, as satellite networks become increasingly integrated with mobile operators, connected devices and enterprise networks. The shift is creating opportunities for telecom providers to build...
4G / 5G / 6G
Connected Devices Bringing Satellite Links into Everyday Use
Connected devices are increasingly being designed to operate across both terrestrial and satellite networks, extending connectivity into locations where conventional cellular coverage may be limited or unavailable. The shift is particularly relevant to the Internet of Things (IoT), where...
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