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Nigeria selects Amazon LEO for broadband by satellite

Nigeria, Africa’s largest telecom market, is opening its skies to more satellite internet providers with Amazon’s Leo securing approval to operate across the country. The decision places Amazon Leo in direct competition with Elon Musk’s Starlink which is already permitted to operate in Nigeria.. The country issued 7-year operation permits to Amazon for its Leo […]

January 21, 2026By Chris Forrester

SpaceRISE secures IRIS2 frequencies

SpaceRISE, the consortium of satellite operators SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat, has successfully brought into use Ka-band military frequencies through a dedicated Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operated by Eutelsat, one of many among the large fleets of multi-orbital satellites operated by the members of SpaceRISE. By leveraging ‘Ka mil’, a part of the Ka frequency […]

January 20, 2026By Chris Forrester

OQ Technology, Eseye partner on 5G IoT via satellite–terrestrial integration

OQ Technology, the global 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) satellite operator with headquarters in Luxembourg, and Eseye, a UK-based provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions, have announced a partnership to enable seamless and ubiquitous 5G IoT connectivity worldwide. The collaboration brings together OQ Technology’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation with Eseye’s AnyNet Connectivity […]

January 20, 2026

AST SpaceMobile, Amazon Leo choose launch partners

AST SpaceMobile’s next BlueBird satellite (#7/FM2) launch will be aboard a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket. There had been speculation that a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket would be used, but it seems that SpaceX will be used for a slightly later Q1 flight and launch in February. The New Glenn launch date will be “no […]

January 19, 2026By Chris Forrester

OQ links with Monogoto for LEO connectivity

Luxembourg-based OQ Technology, which specialises in supplying 5G and NTN satellite technology, used CES in Las Vegas to announce an agreement with Monogoto, a provider of cloud-based hybrid connectivity. The strategic partnership adds OQ’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to Monogoto’s existing hybrid ecosystem, which already includes partnerships with GEO satellite networks, and creates […]

January 9, 2026By Chris Forrester

Report: Wi-FI connectivity now a core service for airlines

Moment, a specialist in passenger experience, has released the Inflight Connectivity Benchmark 2025, a data-driven analysis of connectivity deployment, pricing structures and satellite provider dynamics. The report analyses 106 airlines worldwide, covering connectivity deployment, pricing models, and technology suppliers across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa. Traditional airlines eager to be at the forefront […]

December 22, 2025

Eutelsat, Airtel power connectivity for relief efforts in Sri Lanka

Eutelsat ogether with its partner Airtel, is extending its OneWeb, Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to strengthen the Indian Army’s ongoing humanitarian relief operations in flood-impacted areas of Sri Lanka. With the deployment of Eutelsat’s OneWeb high-speed, low latency LEO services, the Indian Army has been able to re-establish reliable communications in regions where […]

December 17, 2025

American Airlines to switch IFC from Viasat?

American Airlines currently uses Viasat’s satellites for its ‘direct-to-seat’ In-Flight Connectivity. There are numerous reports that it is to switch suppliers and use a Low Earth orbiting (LEO) fleet of satellites for improved speed and bandwidth. However, while many airlines have chosen Starlink to connect their aircraft, it seems that American has quietly chosen Amazon’s […]

December 12, 2025By Chris Forrester

FCC examines SpaceX’s 15,000 sat-constellation plan

The FCC’s Space Bureau has opened a consultation period into a SpaceX modified application to launch 15,000 satellites into a Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO). According to the FCC’s Public Notice DA 25-1018 (released December 5th) the Space Bureau confirmed the application meets the baseline technical requirements for consideration. This procedural milestone triggers a 30-day […]

December 11, 2025

Arianespace readies first Amazon Leo launch

Arianespace’s Canopée cargo ship is heading to French Guiana ahead of the first Amazon Leo mission. The first batch of Amazon Leo satellites arrived in French Guiana in November ready for launch. The Canopée ship is collecting relevant parts for the launch from suppliers in France. The Ariane 6 components are now in the midst […]

December 11, 2025By Chris Forrester