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SES, Abra Group launch multi-orbit IFC

SES and Abra Group have launched multi-orbit inflight connectivity service on the first of more than 100 aircraft, solidifying SES’ position as a provider of satellite-powered broadband inflight service in the Americas. “Abra Group’s commitment to passenger experience will now include consistent reliable, multi-orbit satellite connectivity on its Airbus and Boeing fleet that provides the […]

December 15, 2025

IFC on 1,000 Delta aircraft

Delta Airlines has just completed fitting Viasat’s antennas to its 900+ aircraft. As Viasat congratulated Delta, the airline announced that it had reached another milestone with the installation of fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile on its 1,000th aircraft, representing approximately 75 per cent of the total fleet The system is ‘free’ to […]

December 10, 2025By Chris Forrester

BT, Global rollout next-gen Street Hubs

Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, in partnership with BT, has commenced a nationwide rollout of new digital Street Hub units – an enhanced design that aim to revitalise high streets, improve public connectivity, and supercharge advertising across the UK. Building on the success of units launched in 2017, the new Street Hubs combine next-gen […]

November 12, 2025

British Airways signs Starlink deal

British Airways (BA) has announced its customers will soon benefit from free Starlink connectivity on all BA mainline and Euroflyer flights. The airline will commence its Starlink rollout in 2026. Once fully fitted, all customers, whichever cabin they’re travelling in, will receive complimentary access to the service for streaming, working and keeping in touch. Sean […]

November 7, 2025

Data: Starlink is cruise provider of choice for broadband

Wi-Fi connectivity is a consumer expectation throughout the travel industry. From airports and hotels to airplanes and trains, Ookla has examined all of these just this year alone. Now Ookla has walked the gangway to the cruise ship industry to see what type of connectivity is offered on the seas. Data from Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence, […]

November 5, 2025By Chris Forrester

Optimise QoE with VeEx’s MTX90 multi-gigabit handheld test set

VeEX Inc, a global leader in innovative test and measurement solutions for next-generation networks, has introduced the MTX90, a revolutionary multi-gigabit handheld test set for Installation and Commissioning. Delivering multi-gigabit speeds over wired and wireless (Wi-Fi) interfaces, the MTX90 simplifies field operations and optimises QoE measurements for both residential and business services. As service providers […]

October 17, 2025

Virgin Media O2 upgrading customers to WiFi Hub 5

Virgin Media is starting to upgrade customers with Hub 3 and Hub 4 WiFi routers to its newer, more advanced Hub 5 at no extra cost. The upgrade aims to boost customers’ broadband performance around the home, making it smoother and more reliable, with the roll out benefitting thousands of customers before the end of […]

October 17, 2025

Airties launches Airties Nova

Airties, a provider of AI-driven software that improves the connectivity experience for ISPs’ subscribers, has announced the commercial launch of Airties Nova, a new SaaS-powered connectivity experience testing platform with comprehensive test capabilities delivered in a self-contained chamber. Nova is designed to help broadband service providers automate their continuous testing efforts, accelerate time-to-market, increase accuracy and […]

October 14, 2025

Survey: Third of consumers considering switching ISPs

In advance of the 2025 Network X conference, Airties, a specialist in AI-driven software that improves the connectivity experience, has announced findings from a consumer survey, independently conducted by Qualtrics, of more than 2,000 households across the US and UK. The survey revealed a looming churn crisis for ISPs: approximately one-third of households are considering […]

October 9, 2025

Report: Sweden tops Wi-Fi speeds on European trains

Ookla has analysed country-level train Wi-Fi performance across Europe and Asia, using Speedtest Intelligence. Europe and Asia’s rail networks, long heralded as a backbone of economic competitiveness, are now judged not only on punctuality and comfort but on the quality of the digital experience onboard. High-quality train Wi-Fi has shifted from nice-to-have to essential rail […]

October 8, 2025