Satellite Communication
Starlink Price in India, A Bigger Challenge
Starlink, a leading satellite communications (satcom) provider, is finally set to enter the Indian telecom market after years of anticipation. Despite ongoing developments, the company had struggled to establish a presence in one of the world’s largest telecom markets. However, recent partnerships with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel suggest that things are moving quickly for […]
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Viasat Direct to Device Trial Successful for Automotive Sector
Viasat, a leading satellite communications company, has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity for the automotive sector, marking a significant step toward integrating satellite technology into vehicles. The trials, conducted over four months between Blumenau and Curitiba in Southern Brazil, are claimed to be the first of their kind in the country, according to Viasat. […]
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DoT Enforces Mandatory Certification for Satellite Equipment in India’s Satcom Push
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made testing and certification of satellite equipment, including gateways and user terminals, mandatory as India gears up to launch satellite communication services. Starting from the end of August 2025, only certified equipment will be allowed for use or import, marking the first time such a mandate has been enforced […]
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After Trump Zelensky Meeting Clash, Eutelsat to Replace Starlink in Ukraine
Tensions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump have raised uncertainties about the future of SpaceX’s Starlink in Ukraine. In response, discussions are underway between Ukraine and the European Union to explore alternatives, with a focus on deploying OneWeb satellites as a replacement. Eutelsat, a key European satellite operator, has confirmed […]
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Eutelsat OneWeb Seeks Swift DoT Clearance for Satellite Gateways in India
Eutelsat OneWeb, backed by Bharti, is seeking expedited approval from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to deploy its twin earth station gateways in India. These gateways will connect to its global low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, enabling broadband-from-space services across South Asian countries, excluding Pakistan and China. In a recent letter to the DoT, Eutelsat […]
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T-Mobile and Starlink Partnership to Cover US Remote Areas
T-Mobile, in collaboration with Starlink, has launched a public beta for its groundbreaking service that merges satellite and mobile technologies to cover over 500,000 square miles previously unreachable by traditional cell towers. Initially, the service will support text messaging, with future updates set to include picture messaging, data, and voice calls. When users move beyond […]
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PM Modi US Visit: Starlink India Launch May be in Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to discuss with Elon Musk the potential entry of Starlink into the Indian market during his visit to the United States. This meeting follows a period of regulatory hurdles and competition from Indian telecom companies. While the Indian government has shown support for Musk’s stance that satellite spectrum should […]
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Starlink Now Live in Bhutan
The Bhutan Information Communication and Media Authority (BICMA) has officially approved Starlink Services Private Limited, an FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) company, to provide satellite-based internet services in Bhutan. With this approval, Starlink’s services are now available in the country. Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Bhutan! 🛰️🇧🇹❤️→ https://t.co/CQrhOofyES pic.twitter.com/wZzFGs2WuO — Starlink (@Starlink) February […]
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D2D Satellite Service on a Rush
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Special Temporary Authority (STA) to AST SpaceMobile, enabling its operator partners—AT&T and Verizon—to test its Bluebird direct-to-device (D2D) satellite constellation over the United States. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Vodafone leveraged the emerging Bluebird constellation to facilitate a video call between Vodafone Group CEO Margherita Della Valle […]
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Vodafone Conducts World’s First Satellite Video Call on a Standard Smartphone
Vodafone has successfully conducted the world’s first satellite-based video call using a standard smartphone from a remote location, with plans to expand the technology across Europe later this year and in 2026. The call was received by Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle on Monday from company engineer Rowan Chesmer, who was in the Welsh mountains […]
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