Ukraine has reportedly begun the formal international regulatory process for a planned low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellite system. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) filing shows that the system (called UASAT-NANO) will operate at approximately 550 kms altitude. The first satellite is scheduled for launch in October 2026, with a rocket slot already booked. This test […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink has updated its broadband-by-satellite options for Ukraine. Ukrainians can now buy the Starlink Mini service for the equivalent of $200 (€173) and use the Home Lite plan for $25/month, instead of the previous $450 kit and $75/month plan. Ukraine has just become one of the first countries in the world to launch […]
BICS, a Proximus Global company, and Starlink have entered into a strategic partnership, appointing BICS as the preferred IPX provider in Europe for Starlink’s direct-to-cell (D2C) satellite connectivity services. The collaboration enables Starlink to leverage the IPX network to connect mobile network operators (MNOs) today, while also paving the way for Starlink’s next-generation network that […]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has launched a digital archive of curated audiovisual news content documenting the war in Ukraine since February 2022. The EBU Ukraine Archive, created in partnership with EBU Members and supported by numerous international funders, contains more than 30,000 curated and searchable video and audio reports, as well as verified social media […]
Satellite operator SES, which now owns Intelsat, has said it will continue to supply lifesaving internet connectivity to Ukraine and other regions on a philanthropic basis. SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh, talking to business journal Forbes, says the entire team at SES – in Luxembourg and Washington – is “very passionate” about connecting those who do […]
SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system has received a $150 million (€128m) satellite communications order for Ukraine. The US State Department has approved the aid package of Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine for satellite communications services and related equipment, including support for Starlink terminals. The commitment came from the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The proposed […]
As Europe accelerates its path toward full gigabit connectivity, digital resilience, and secure infrastructure, Connect Europe has announced the expansion of its membership with the inclusion of Ukrtelecom, the national telecom operator of Ukraine, effective immediately. Ukrtelecom joins Connect Europe as a Full Member, following endorsement by the General Assembly of the association representing the […]
On the heels of the recent announcement of an upcoming Chinese version, yes Studios has announced that its hit drama series Your Honor will receive its next adaptation in Ukraine. The news comes after yes Studios agreed a straight-to-series deal with 1+1 Media, the leading producer and broadcaster in the territory and one of the […]
French satellite operator Eutelsat is in detailed talks with the EU to replace Starlink as Ukraine’s primary service for military communications, company CEO Eva Berneke said on March 6th. Eutelsat already operates in Ukraine and currently has thousands of OneWeb terminals, although not all are connected, Berneke explained. She said discussions with suppliers are underway […]
The financial news for Eutelsat has been depressing for some time. But March 3rd saw its share price rocket ahead by almost 50 per cent on news that diplomatic problems between President Trump and Ukraine could mean the EU backing Eutelsat’s OneWeb division as a powerful alternate to Elon Musk’s Starlink for satellite services to […]