Tele2, in partnership with Skylo, is launching a new Global Satellite IoT Connectivity service in Sweden. The launch makes Tele2 the first Swedish operator to offer a commercial 3GPP-based direct-to-device satellite IoT solution. The service ensures IoT devices stay connected even when traditional mobile coverage is out of reach, providing connectivity across remote and hard-to-reach […]
Sateliot, the 5G IoT satellite telecommunications operator, has achieved an industry milestone by successfully completing the first 5G IoT transmission between a standard commercial cellular IoT device directly from its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation which provides global coverage. This breakthrough marks a paradigm shift in connectivity. It validates full interoperability between terrestrial and […]
China’s telecom and pay-TV services revenue is predicted to grow, albeit at a modest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.5 per cent, from $471 billion (€400.7bn) in 2024 to $483 billion in 2029 with broad-based declines in mobile voice service revenues offsetting expected gains in mobile data segment, according to forecasts from GlobalData, the […]
China’s space infrastructure is expanding rapidly, supported by commercial and private enterprises, as well as technological advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), analytics, quantum computing, and 6G research. These developments are tightly integrated with China’s ambitious plans to deliver next-generation connectivity solutions. According to intelligence firm ABI Research, China’s Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) for satellite D2C subscription services […]
The global satellite IoT communications market is growing at a good steady pace according to a research report from specialist IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. The global satellite IoT subscriber base grew to surpass 5.8 million in 2024. The number of satellite IoT subscribers will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.1 […]
A study from tech strategists Juniper Research has predicted that operators will generate $30 billion (€25.7bn) from cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity globally in 2030. This represents a substantial rise of 74 per cent from $18 billion in 2025; driven by a rising demand for operational efficiency and automation. To capitalise on this growth, […]
According to a research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the Generative AI (GenAI) market grew substantially in 2024, experiencing triple-digit-growth rates in all three major segments spanning GenAI hardware, foundation models and development platforms. The market value for foundation models reached an estimated $4.1 billion (€3.5bn), excluding end-user applications such as ChatGPT. […]
The GSMA has hosted the second edition of its Digital Nation Summit Islamabad recognising the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and the Pakistan’s mobile network operators for their efforts in advancing the country’s digital landscape. During the summit, the GSMA published Unlocking Pakistan’s Digital Potential: Reform, Trust and Opportunity, […]
Satellite technology is emerging as a critical complementary solution to terrestrial networks, enhancing coverage and resilience, according to an Omdia research report titled Satellite IoT Market Landscape – 2025. The report indicates that technological advancements, standardisation efforts, and decreasing costs are creating new opportunities for service providers in consumer, enterprise, and IoT markets. Satellite broadband and […]
Cobham Satcom, a specialist in the satellite communication industry with advanced end-to-end satellite connectivity solutions, has announced its membership of the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA). This industry collaboration aims to advance the development of direct-to-device (D2D) and IoT connectivity through an ecosystem of Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) providers committed to seamlessly extending mobile coverage globally. […]