CA probes interference risk of Airtel Kenya plans for Starlink Direct-to-Cell partnership
KENYA 14:23

CA probes interference risk of Airtel Kenya plans for Starlink Direct-to-Cell partnership

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) said it has begun a technical review of Airtel's application to use Starlink's 'Direct-to-Cell' technology, Business Daily reported. The regulator is evaluating whether satellite mobile coverage can operate within terrestrial spectrum rules without degrading existing 3G, 4G and 5G networks. The review focuses on signal power levels, spectrum use, and compatibility with Kenya's existing telecommunications framework. The CA is expected to conclude its technical audi

ST Engineering iDirect offers 'Intuition Unbound' satellite ground connectivity with Q-Kon
AFRICA 10:38

ST Engineering iDirect offers 'Intuition Unbound' satellite ground connectivity with Q-Kon

ST Engineering iDirect has announced a partnership with satellite communication service provider Q-Kon to launch 'Intuition Unbound' across Africa. Q-Kon will provide satellite capacity and teleport facilities in South Africa, while ST Engineering iDirect will deliver 'Intuition Unbound' satellite ground connectivity. Intuition Unbound uses scalable infrastructure, advanced Virtual Network Operator (VNO) capabilities and global bandwidth management technologies to supply connectivity on an As-a-Service mode

Zimbabwean govt seeks USD 200 mln to launch second telecoms satellite
ZIMBABWE 10:06

Zimbabwean govt seeks USD 200 mln to launch second telecoms satellite

The government of Zimbabwe is seeking more than USD 200 million to finance the launch of a new telecommunications satellite, Newsday reported. Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said the satellite project forms part of government efforts to support the country's transition to a digital economy. He said the government was engaging potential financiers to support the project.

Russia loses Express-AT1 satellite
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11 MRT

Russia loses Express-AT1 satellite

Russian telecommunictions satellite Express-AT1, located at 56 degrees East, stopped working unexpectedly, reports Kommersant. Efforts at the state-owned satellite operator RSCC and the vendor Reshetnev to restore its functions have been unsuccessful. The launch of its replacement is not planned until 2030 when the satellite was expected to reach the end of its serviceable life.

MTN offers StarEdge Horizon through AWS Marketplace
GLOBAL 11 MRT

MTN offers StarEdge Horizon through AWS Marketplace

Florida-based low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services provider MTN said that its StarEdge Horizon service has become available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace. This lets enterprises in different sectors rapidly acquire and integrate the private LEO service directly into their cloud strategy using simplified procurement and consolidated billing through their existing AWS accounts. Businesses can establish connectivity to StarEdge Horizon via a shared transit gateway attachment for integration w

Contrivian provides Amazon Leo connectivity to US states and local agencies
UNITED STATES 11 MRT

Contrivian provides Amazon Leo connectivity to US states and local agencies

Contrivian has announced an authorised reseller agreement with Amazon Leo to deliver connectivity for state and local agencies in the US for mission-critical applications and services. Contrivian combines low Earth orbit technology with its proprietary Lighthouse performance optimisation service and its NorthStar lifecycle management product to provider software-defined multi-constellation connectivity. This eliminates the need for failover across networking technologies as well as across satellite constell

GeeSpace plans expansion with new partners in Algeria and Morocco
ALGERIA 11 MRT

GeeSpace plans expansion with new partners in Algeria and Morocco

Geespace, a subsidiary of Chinese group Geely, is expanding its presence in Africa through new strategic partnerships in Algeria and Morocco. The agreements aim to enhance satellite capabilities, strengthen digital infrastructure, and advance the deployment of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology across North Africa. The projects are being developed through Geely's aerospace subsidiary Time Space Daoyu Technology Co, which has signed separate agreements with both countries to support satellite capabil

Telesat plans new Lightspeed landing stations in Quebec, Saskatchewan
CANADA 10 MRT

Telesat plans new Lightspeed landing stations in Quebec, Saskatchewan

Telesat plans to set up new landing station sites in Quebec and Saskatchewan to support the Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellite network. It has acquired land in Papineauville (Quebec) and Estevan (Saskatchewan), and leased land in Shaunavon (Saskatchewan) to host new landing stations. These landing stations will route data between the Lightspeed network and important fibre and internet exchange (IX) points. 

Gilat exends US army contract
UNITED STATES 10 MRT

Gilat exends US army contract

Gilat Satellite Networks announced that Gilat DataPath has received approximately USD 6 million in new orders to continue delivering field and technical services in support of the US. Army. Services will be delivered over the next six months. This order extends Gilat's support for another period as part of its multiyear engagement with the US Army's Programme Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications Networks (PEO C3N) under the GTACS II contract vehicle.

Kerlink venture embeds AI into freight tracking service
GLOBAL 10 MRT

Kerlink venture embeds AI into freight tracking service

Track Value, the joint venture between IoT specialist Kerlink and Getlink's freight business Europorte, has embedded AI capabilities into its freight tracking service to detect abnormal behaviour and equipment failure. This evolution is intended to support rail and logistics companies by facilitating maintenance and reducing the need for additional physical sensors on shipping containers and rail wagons.

AstroX joins KDDI's space innovation programme
JAPAN 10 MRT

AstroX joins KDDI's space innovation programme

Japanese start-up AstroX has joined the space co-creation programme Mugenlabo Universe, operated by KDDI, to support collaborative projects involving space technologies and applications. AstroX said participation in the programme will allow it to expand opportunities for companies and researchers to conduct demonstrations and experiments from the stratosphere to space.

Viasat delivers Wi-Fi on Lot planes
POLAND 9 MRT

Viasat delivers Wi-Fi on Lot planes

Polish air carrier Lot has begun rolling out internet access on its long-haul fleet. The service is available on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane (SP-LSA) and will be offered on two more aircraft by the end of April. Wi-Fi availability allows passengers to stay connected during their flight and is provided with Viasat's global satellite network and Amara connectivity solution.

UKRAINE 9 MRT

Kyivstar reaches 5 mln users of Starlink Mobile

Ukraine's Kyivstar Group announced at Mobile World Congress that 5 million Kyivstar customers have now connected to the Kyivstar network via Starlink Mobile satellites. In Ukraine, integration of satellite and terrestrial mobile networks is being implemented under extremely difficult wartime conditions: during blackouts caused by attacks on power generation facilities, in regions with damaged infrastructure, and in areas near the frontline. These circumstances make Kyivstar's operating experience unique in

ZAMBIA 9 MRT

MTN Zambia completes Starlink D2C testing

MTN Zambia and Starlink have entered a partnership and announced that the mobile phone operator is the first African one to successfully complete field testing with Starlink Direct to Cell. The service has transmitted the first data session and fintech transaction in the country using MTN Zambia spectrum and Starlink's satellite constellation. Customers will have the ability to access data with voice and video through applications, as well as messaging in remote areas where terrestrial service unavailable. 

UNITED KINGDOM 9 MRT

UK govt funds new precision timing network powered by atomic clocks

The UK government has announced the launch of a GBP 180 million programme to develop a new timing network to help ease the country's reliance on GNSS-enabled satellite services and keep critical services running. The National Timing Centre (NTC) will work on a new system to boost UK resilience by distributing resilient timing free over air, via internet and by fibre. 

UNITED STATES 9 MRT

FCC to consider D2D impact on GPS L1 band

The US Department of Commerce's assistant secretary for communications and information, Arielle Roth, is consulting with the Federal Communications Commission on proposals to limit GPS L1 band interference by direct-to-device (D2D) mobile satellite services operating in 1,610 - 1,660.5 MHz frequencies. Under the proposal, new rules would apply to any D2D device operating in the L-band frequencies whose band emissions amount to more than -100 dBW/MHz across a 2 millisecond transmission interval. The regulati

GLOBAL 9 MRT

Eutelsat completes final refinancing milestone with EUR 1.5 billion bond issuance

Satellite group Eutelsat has completed the refinancing of its bonds as part of a multi-stage capital structure reorganisation announced last year to fund its EUR 4 billion investment needs over the 2026-2029 period. This latest operation consists of a EUR 1.5 billion bond issuance, comprising a EUR 850 million five-year tranche and a EUR 650 million seven-year tranche (5.75% and 6.25% coupons respectively). The proceeds will be used to redeem in full two sets of notes, each amounting to EUR 600 million, due

BELGIUM 6 MRT

TV Vlaanderen & Telesat

This company profile analyses Canal Plus's activities in Belgium, which are part of the pay-TV provider M7. The company uses the TV Vlaanderen brand for Dutch-language services and the Télésat brand for the French-speaking part of the country. This report contains information on the company's current position and strategy in Belgium, gives an overview of its infrastructure and product portfolio, and looks at the market in which the brands operate and its competitors. Furthermore, the profile reports on the group's marketing activities, including its customer strategy. Lastly the profile contains Telecompaper's SWOT analysis.

GLOBAL 6 MRT

Syniverse adds BCE 2.0 certification for Universal Commerce roaming billing and settlement

Syniverse said it has become the first roaming service provider certified for the GSMA's updated Billing and Charging Evolution standard, which governs wholesale billing and settlement. Syniverse's Universal Commerce service is now certified for the version 2.0 BCE standard, which introduces advances including invoice confidentiality, which lets operators share total billing amounts without revealing their underlying strategy for charges. BCE 2.0 also creates a report structure tailored to 5G Standalone tra

GLOBAL 6 MRT

Globalstar revenue up 9 percent to USD 273 million in 2025

Globalstar has reported record full-year revenue of USD 273 million for 2025, up 9 percent from 2024 and in line with guidance. This includes service revenue of USD 257.3 million, up 8 percent or USD 19.6 million year-on-year; and revenue of USD 15.7 million from the sale of subscriber equipment, up 24 percent or USD 3 million. Globalstar had an income from operations of USD 7.4 million for 2024, compared to a loss from operations of USD 0.9 million in 2024, boosted by higher revenue. For full-year 2026, Gl

GERMANY 6 MRT

Amazon to offer Leo satellite internet service in Germany from May - report

Amazon plans to launch its satellite internet service Leo in Germany in May, Handelsblatt reports, citing sources familiar with the matter. Leo will offer an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink, which has been offering its services in Germany since 2021.

MIDDLE EAST 5 MRT

Arabsat joins Seraphim's SpaceTech fund to accelerate innovation

Arabsat announced a strategic investment of USD 5 million into Seraphim's new early-stage SpaceTech fund, alongside participation from Aljazira Capital. This investment reflects a shared commitment to strengthening regional participation in the rapidly evolving global space economy, while enabling early engagement with emerging technologies shaping the future of satellite communications, data intelligence, and space infrastructure.

CONGO 5 MRT

Congo seeks partnership with China to modernize railway communication systems

Congo Brazzaville ICT minister Leon Juste Ibombo has held talks with a Chinese delegation to discuss the modalities for the joint implementation of a satellite communication project, Ecofin reported. The discussions focused on the integration of satellite communications and navigation systems, including the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, to support the modernization of the Congo-Ocean Railway (CFCO).

AFRICA 5 MRT

Axian Telecom to work with AST SpaceMobile on satellite mobile services for Africa

Axian Telecom, the parent company of African telecom group Yas, announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile to deliver direct-to-device (D2D) space-based mobile broadband services in Africa. The services are expected to bring voice, video, data and internet connectivity to people across remote, rural, maritime and aviation zones that terrestrial networks cannot reach.

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