Deutsche Telekom to provide multi-orbit satellite services for IoT connectivity
GERMANY 13 FEB

Deutsche Telekom to provide multi-orbit satellite services for IoT connectivity

Deutsche Telekom hat tested connectivity through geostationary (GEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) satellites to offer IoT connectivity across multiple satellite orbits. The company is using the service of Skylo, which provides coverage in geostationary orbit, and Sateliot and OQ Technology handling radio connectivity to LEO satellites to provide so-called multi-orbit connectivity services connected to its global IoT network (NB-IoT and LTE-M). In the second half of this year, Telekom will partner with​Iridium'

Orbith connects Argentina's border posts to hybrid satellite networks
ARGENTINA 13 FEB

Orbith connects Argentina's border posts to hybrid satellite networks

Satellite services provider Orbith has completed the deployment of connectivity infrastructure for Argentina's National Gendarmerie (GNA), providing high-speed internet to remote border units. The project aims to improve operational efficiency and communications in isolated areas where previous connections barely reached 1 Mbps, affecting administrative and field activities.

Eutelsat posts stable Q2 organic revenues as LEO growth offsets decline in Video
GLOBAL 13 FEB

Eutelsat posts stable Q2 organic revenues as LEO growth offsets decline in Video

Satellite operator Eutelsat said it generated EUR 290.8 million in revenue across its Connectivity and Video operating verticals in the three months to December (fiscal Q2), representing a broadly stable year-on-year performance on an organic basis. Connectivity revenues increased to EUR 157.9 million (+15.0%), including EUR 56.4 million from the rapidly growing LEO (Low Earth Orbit) segment (+50.5%). The double-digit revenue decline in Video activities continued (-14.1% from -10.5% in fiscal Q1), reflectin

Iridium annual sales, EBITDA up 5%, forecasts limited service revenue growth in 2026
GLOBAL 13 FEB

Iridium annual sales, EBITDA up 5%, forecasts limited service revenue growth in 2026

Iridium reported revenue in 2025 of USD 871.7 million, up 5 percent from the previous year thanks mainly to growth in the IoT market. OEBITDA rose 5 percent as well, to USD 495.3 million, in line with its outlook, and the satellite company's net profit improved to USD 114.4 million from USD 112.8 million in 2024. Capital expenditures reached just over USD 100 million in 2025.

Es'hailSat signs partnership with Telesat to bring LEO connectivity
QATAR 13 FEB

Es'hailSat signs partnership with Telesat to bring LEO connectivity

Qatari satellite company Es'hailSat announced a new contract with Telesat to cooperate on the future delivery of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qatar and across key international markets. The partnership reflects Es'hailSat's efforts to diversify and enhance its satellite communications portfolio, ensuring customers benefit from high performance, resilient, and scalable connectivity solutions. Through this collaboration, Es'hailSat and Telesat aim to explore joint opportunities acr

Amazon Leo completes first launch with Ariane 6 rocket
GLOBAL 13 FEB

Amazon Leo completes first launch with Ariane 6 rocket

Amazon has completed its first satellite launch with Arianespace. The mission aboard an Ariane 64 rocket was completed 12 February from French Guiana, taking 32 satellites into orbit. This was the first flight for the Ariane 64, Europe's new heavy-lift version of the Ariane 6 launcher with four boosters. It is also the first of 18 missions planned for Amazon as it expands its constellation.

South Korea backs LEO satellite internet rollout for ships with monthly subsidies
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 13 FEB

South Korea backs LEO satellite internet rollout for ships with monthly subsidies

South Korea's ministry of oceans and fisheries (MOF) has launched a support programme to accelerate the adoption of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet services, including Starlink and OneWeb, on board Korean vessels, backed by subsidies from the Korea Seafarers' Fund Foundation. The initiative targets Essential National Ships and International Voyage Vessels, with funding of KRW 800,000 per vessel per month to be provided from February through the Seafarers' Fund Foundation, which is jointly managed b

New Zealand increases space launch limit tenfold
NEW ZEALAND 13 FEB

New Zealand increases space launch limit tenfold

The New Zealand government has announced the number of permitted space vehicle launches in the country will increase from 100 to 1000. The 100-launch limit was set in 2017 and was due to be reached by mid-2026. After the limit was reached, each launch would have to apply for a notified marine consent, which could take up to six months to get and cost up to NZD 1 million. The new 1000-launch limit could be reached by 2050 at the earliest.

AST SpaceMobile prices USD 1 bln in senior convertible notes to fund growth objectives
GLOBAL 12 FEB

AST SpaceMobile prices USD 1 bln in senior convertible notes to fund growth objectives

AST SpaceMobile is lining up a private note offering consisting 2.25 percent convertible senior notes with an aggregate principal of USD 1 billion. A USD 150 million over-allotment option is planned for initial note purchasers to buy further convertibles. The first batch of subscriptions is expected to be settled on 17 February. The conversion rate will exchange around 8.6 common shares for USD 1,000 principal held in notes, equating to roughly USD 116.30 per Class A common share, a premium of roughly 20 pe

Gilat wins USD 16 mln order to supply DKET 3421 transportable terminal to European defence ministry
EUROPE 12 FEB

Gilat wins USD 16 mln order to supply DKET 3421 transportable terminal to European defence ministry

Gilat Satellite Networks has announced that Gilat DataPath has received an order for over USD 16 million to supply multiple units of the DKET 3421 transportable terminal to a European ministry of defence. Deliveries are expected over the next twelve months. Gilat DataPath's WGS-certified DKET 3421 is a combat-proven, 4.2 meter rugged terminal designed to meet the most demanding mission requirements. Featuring multi-carrier capability and a scalable architecture of up to 32 modems, the system enables high-th

Starlink powers onboard Wi-Fi connectivity for Southwest Airlines
UNITED STATES 12 FEB

Starlink powers onboard Wi-Fi connectivity for Southwest Airlines

US airline Southwest Airlines has appointed Starlink to deliver ultrafast onboard Wi-Fi connectivity for passengers across 11 countries. The first aircraft equipped with Starlink connectivity will be operational in the summer, with the service rolled out across more than 300 aircraft by end-2026. This supports the airline's plans to upgrade all its aircraft with high-speed, LEO satellite technology. Southwest already offers free Wi-Fi to Rapid Rewards members across its fleet through T-Mobile. 

Italo to launch Starlink-backed internet on all trains by 2027
ITALY 12 FEB

Italo to launch Starlink-backed internet on all trains by 2027

Italian privately operated high-speed rail company Italo said it has signed a strategic deal with SpaceX to equip its trains with Starlink satellite internet, aiming to complete installation across its entire fleet by 2027. The initiative, described as the first large-scale partnership between a major rail operator and SpaceX's LEO network, will serve to enhance passenger connectivity and onboard digital services in a market where travel experience increasingly drives competition.

CANADA 12 FEB

Terrestar launches Canadian satellite cellular IoT service powered by Mavenir vRAN

Terrestar Solutions has launched a satellite mobile IoT offering in partnership with Mavenir, which is supplying RAN and converged packet core technologies. The direct-to-device operator, known for its Strigo mobile 5G NTN service, is building out its business model with the new Hybrid Satellite IoT platform.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12 FEB

UAE and Starlink begin global remote education connectivity scheme

The UAE government has announced a partnership with Starlink to expand access to digital education for students in remote and underserved locations, Emirates News Agency reported. The agreement was signed by Ryan Goodnight, senior director of market access and development at SpaceX, and Dr Waleed Al Ali, secretary-general of The Digital School, which is a scheme under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, the Digital Econo

GLOBAL 12 FEB

Monogoto teams up with Nordic Semiconductor for IoT iSIM product

Monogoto, provider of cloud-based IoT cellular connectivity and services, has announced a strategic collaboration with low-power wireless silicon design firm Nordic Semiconductor. The agreement supports Monogoto's integrated SIM (iSIM) technology specifically tailored to IoT fleets.

ECUADOR 12 FEB

Astralintu picks Viasat antennas for global equatorial ground network

Viasat announced a contract to provide two of its S/X/Ka-band antennas to Ecuador-based Astralintu for the creation of a global equatorial ground station network. The systems, developed by Viasat's Defence and Advanced Technologies segment, will support Astralintu's effort to establish the first global equatorial ground service and extend coverage for Viasat's Real-Time Earth (RTE) Ground Segment-as-a-Service (GSaaS) network.

JAPAN 12 FEB

Japan to subsidise anti-jamming satellite technology

Japan plans to subsidise the development of technology designed to protect satellite telecommunications signals from jamming attacks, with commercialisation targeted for around 2033, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. The ministry of internal affairs and communications will begin subsidising the manufacturing costs of components for anti-jamming equipment from the next fiscal year. Testing is expected to start as early as this summer, with device development aimed for completion by fiscal 2028.

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 11 FEB

Eutelsat and Unconnected.org partner for community Wi-Fi in Africa over satellite internet

Eutelsat and Unconnected.org, a global non-profit organization, entered into a partnership to expand access to community Wi-Fi across Africa leveraging Eutelsat's Konnect high-throughput satellite services. The partnership will launch in Tanzania, where Unconnected.org will introduce the Konnect community Wi-Fi service to local partners, including ISPs, NGOs, system integrators, and government stakeholders, through a commercial model designed to accelerate return on investment, expand digital access in unde

GLOBAL 11 FEB

Qualinx brings ultra-low-power GNSS innovation to the Netherlands Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2026

Location services have become fundamental to modern life. From wearables and asset tracking to logistics, mobility and smart infrastructure, accurate positioning underpins a rapidly expanding range of applications. Yet GNSS functionality remains one of the most power-hungry components in connected devices. Dutch semiconductor innovator Qualinx is addressing this challenge head-on.

GLOBAL 11 FEB

AST SpaceMobile uncoils next-gen BlueBird 6 satellite

AST SpaceMobile announced the orbital unfolding of its BlueBird 6 satellite, marking its transformation from launch cargo into its operational state. BlueBird 6 is the first of AST's next-generation LEO satellite fleet, hosting a large array antenna that should increase bandwidth to ten times that of Bluebird 1- 5 satellites, reaching peak data speeds up to 120 Mbps. The 2,400 square-foot probe is designed for full 4G and 5G cellular broadband services, supporting voice, data and video coverage from space t

GLOBAL 11 FEB

Amazon Leo picks StarEdge provider MTN as maritime reseller

Florida-based low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services provider MTN said it has become an authorised seller of Amazon Leo services to the maritime sector. MTN already offers a multi-network service called StarEdge, which combines connectivity from Starlink and OneWeb as well as VSAT, 5G, 4G and near-shore Wi-Fi. Beneficiaries of the Amazon Leo services will include commercial shipping, yachting, offshore and the cruise & ferry sectors.

GLOBAL 11 FEB

Eutelsat secures EUR 975 mln in ECA-backed bank financing

The Eutelsat Group, which brings together Eutelsat and OneWeb, announced further progress in its financing strategy to support expansion in the LEO (Low Earth Orbit) segment, following the procurement of hundreds of new LEO satellites from Airbus. The group has secured approximately EUR 975 million in ECA (Export Credit Agency) financing backed by a French state guarantee. The transaction was agreed with a pool of commercial banks and remains subject to several conditions, including a bond issuance from Eut

UNITED STATES 11 FEB

NTIA says 50 US states and territories now cleared for BEAD funding initiatives

The US NTIA has approved all but six final proposals for distributing Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding. A total of 50 out of 56 US states and territories have received the green light to administer allocations from the federal digital divide subsidy programme, which aims to achieve universal access to high-speed internet in US communities.

THAILAND 11 FEB

Thaicom triples core profit in 2025, fueled by 13% revenue growth

Thaicom reported core profit of THB 401 million for 2025, which represents an increase of THB 291 million or 268 percent from THB 109 million in 2024. This improvement was mainly boosted by higher revenue, alongside efficient cost and expense management, the company said. For 2025, Thaicom's net profit reached THB 40 million, compared to a net loss of THB 23 million in 2024.

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