Japanese giant cellular telco Docomo says it will shortly launch its Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) service using Starlink-equipped satellites. Docomo, which currently has 92.2 million mobile subscribers, is a direct competitor to Rakuten, which has a relationship with AST SpaceMobile. The Docomo news confirms an announcement made in October 2025 when the operator said it was working […]
Arianespace’s Ariane 64 rocket is scheduled to launch on February 12th carrying a cargo of Amazon Leo satellites, subject to the usual weather conditions. This flight (VA267) with the first Ariane 64 launch, carries a large batch of satellites for Amazon Leo, whose mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers beyond the reach […]
BT Group has announced leadership succession within its Openreach and BT International units. Openreach Deputy CEO Katie Milligan will become the CEO on April 1st. She succeeds Clive Selley, who will become CEO of BT International. He succeeds Bas Burger who has decided to leave BT after 18 years of service, including nine years on […]
Philippines mobile operator Globe Telecom has become the first in Southeast Asia, and the second in Asia, to offer Starlink’s Direct‑to‑Cell (DTC) satellite service. Joining a growing group of countries worldwide, Globe’s partnership with Starlink marks a historic milestone in global connectivity. Using satellite technology, Filipinos using standard LTE mobile phones will be able to […]
Air Cambodia has selected AirFi to deliver wireless streaming inflight entertainment (IFE) across its fleet. Under the partnership, AirFi’s streaming IFE platform will be deployed across Air Cambodia’s fleet of Airbus A320 and ATR 72-series aircraft, including the ATR 72-600, enabling passengers to access entertainment directly on their own devices. The service, live now, forms […]
Maritime shipping giant CMA CGM will install OneWeb satellite kit on its vessels. The deal, structured through Marlink Group, is not a surprise as CMA CGM has been a major investor in Eutelsat since 2022. The agreement will use OneWeb and Eutelsat’s geostationary satellites. CMA CGM is active in more than 170 countries and are […]
MTN, the network operator and specialist in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology adoption, has finalised an agreement to offer Amazon Leo, Amazon’s satellite internet as an authorised reseller for maritime deployment. MTN will initially provide this service across key maritime industries, including commercial shipping, yachting, offshore, and cruise & ferry, among others. Amazon Leo […]
Thaicom, the Asian satellite operator and SpaceTech company, has announced its Full Year financial results for 2025. In 2025, the company generated a core profit of Baht 401 million (€10.8m), representing a significant increase of Baht 291 million, or 268 per cent, from Baht 109 million in the prior year. This improvement was primarily attributed […]
TerreStar has enjoyed – and suffered – a somewhat chequered history. Formerly known as Motient Corp and American Mobile Satellite, it declared bankruptcy back in 2010. XM Satellite Radio (now incorporated into SiriusXM) was a spin-off from TerreStar. The chair of the now Montreal-based business says that to compete with American giants, it intends to […]
Qatar-based satellite operator Es’hailSat has signed a strategic partnership with Canadian operator Telesat to cooperate on the future delivery of low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qatar and across key international markets. Es’hailSat says the partnership reflects its ongoing commitment to diversify and enhance its satellite communications portfolio, ensuring customers benefit from high‑performance, resilient, and […]