by Pivot
Tag: Satellite Broadband
When Will Starlink Have LEO Competition in the Home Internet Market?
Strand Consult compares competition between Project Kuiper and Starlink to a burger bar and an interstellar McDonald’s.
Iridium and Syniverse Partner to Support MNOs’ LEO Services
Iridium NTN Direct will offer a fully deployed, owned, and operated satellite constellation in partnership with Syniverse.
FCC Hopes to “Supercharge” Satellite Broadband Via Spectrum Expansion
Current FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is on record saying that he wants to expand the use of satellite broadband.
Verizon Expands Satellite SMS Beyond Emergencies With Skylo Partnership
Skylo introduced emergency satellite messaging and location sharing to Verizon Wireless customers last year.
AST SpaceMobile, NSF Agree to Protect Astronomical Research
The agreement commits NSF and AST SpaceMobile to deal with impact on ground-based astronomical facilities.
FCC Releases NPRM to Update Spectrum Sharing Rules, Advance Satellite Broadband
The FCC is exploring updating power restrictions of satellites in the bands it characterizes as the “workhorse satellite frequencies.”
White Paper Assesses Technologies for the Future of Broadband
The white paper emphasizes the critical importance of accelerating broadband expansion and moving towards fiber and wireless technologies.
AST SpaceMobile and AT&T Get FCC OK to Test Direct-to-Satellite Cellular on FirstNet
Telecompetitor spoke with an AT&T spokesperson about the path forward for the carrier and AST SpaceMobile.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper Launch Scrubbed for Weather
The Project Kuiper satellites will launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station via a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.
Texas Opens to Grant Applications for LEO Satellite Broadband Program
Comptroller Hegar announced that his agency is now requesting grant applications for the Texas LEO Satellite Broadband Grant Program.
More Than 42,000 LEO Satellites Deployed by 2032: Report
The State of LEO Satellite report covers both LEO and VLEO (very-low-earth orbit satellites with orbits of about 450 kilometers).
Multiple Networks Better Positioned to Satisfy Consumers: Study
The Amdocs study looks at the landscape of various types of networks, which seems fairly complex and to be shifting.
Charter and Comcast Launch Satellite-to-Cellphone Service
The Charter and Comcast satellite-to-cellphone emergency services rely on a deal with Skylo. Text messaging capability is also planned.
AST SpaceMobile LEO Initiative Gets Okay for Tests From FCC
“The FCC USA regulatory approvals represent a pivotal moment for AST SpaceMobile,” said an AST SpaceMobile representative.
Rethinking BEAD Technology Rules Raises Important Questions About Eligible Locations
BEAD technology rules don’t consider LEO satellites or unlicensed fixed wireless “reliable.” If that changes, which locations are eligible?
Vodafone Agreement With AST SpaceMobile Enables Space-Based Cellular Broadband Service
Vodafone has been a three-time investor (since 2018) in AST SpaceMobile and a partner in its technology development.
Starlink Deal Targets Enterprises With LEO Satellite SD-WAN
The service is available through Starlink reseller MetTel and has been used with several terrestrial connectivity options.
New Satellite Company, Logos Space, Files with FCC to Build LEO Constellation
The Logos Space system is highly resilient to electronic warfare, due to its narrow beams and hard-to-jam control waveforms.
AST SpaceMobile Successfully Unfolds First Satellites
Dubbed “BlueBirds” by the AST SpaceMobile, the satellites have large arrays of antennas to provide voice, data, and video services.
Lower Cost Drives Streaming TV Subscriber Advantage: J.D. Power Study
According to the study, the reported monthly average cost for live TV streaming is $75, while cable and satellite is $120.
AST SpaceMobile Announces First Satellite Launch Dates
VP Offers Details on Verizon’s Latest Satellite-to-Cellphone Service with Skylo
Verizon already had a satellite deal. But the one with Skylo will launch sooner and give Android users what Apple already has, Kalapala said.
AST SpaceMobile Gets Initial License Nod from FCC
AST SpaceMobile’s services will be able to be accessed through traditional cellphones and will not require special devices.
Starlink Mini Now Available Nationwide
When the Starlink Mini was introduced last month, it was available only for a select few customers. It is now available across the U.S.
