FCC unlocks spectrum for 'weird space stuff' and Starlink sating
Commission opens up bands for satellite connectivity with a nod to SpaceX interests
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Rocket Lab launches Iridium satellite acquisition
The move better positions that combination in the rapidly evolving satellite communications space
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Telecom CEOs flesh out satellite JV plans, continue to dismiss competitive concerns
AT&T, T-Mobile US, and Verizon execs tout combined efforts
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FCC grants AST SpaceMobile access to AT&T, Verizon spectrum
The authorization specifically allows “supplemental coverage from space” in low-band frequencies between 700 MHz and 900 MHz
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AT&T keen to scale Lumen assets as carrier continues fiber push
The telco reported revenue growth of 2.9% for the quarter
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MWC 2026 kicks off as the telecom industry face three 'mountains': 5G, AI, and scams
Trust, Telegram, and Tim Peake, all the appeals and action from day one in Barcelona
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AT&T touts satellite-based broadband coming in 2026
Those plans ride on AST SpaceMobile's latest satellite launch
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FCC grants AT&T, AST SpaceMobile permission to trial space broadband network
FirstNet to trial the technology later this year
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SES and Intelsat invest in cell tower in space firm Lynk Global
Terms of both investments not shared.
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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile to create European satellite service business
Named SatCo for now, it will provide direct-to-device satellite services
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Verizon and AT&T carry out direct-to-device video calls with AST SpaceMobile
Follows a similar video call with Vodafone last month
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Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile dial in space video call
Claims to be an industry first
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Ligado Networks files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, strikes spectrum agreement with AST SpaceMobile
The company said it will continue its challenge against the US government over its usage of the L-Band spectrum
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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile extend commercial satellite agreement to 2034
Elsewhere, Cloudflare reports that SpaceX's global Internet traffic has more than tripled this year
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FCC approves AST SpaceMobile's usage of BlueBird direct-to-smartphone satellites
On course to be launched in September
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AST SpaceMobile pairs with AT&T and Verizon for satellite broadband
CEO says AST SpaceMobile will have the "largest commercial communications satellite ever deployed in Low Earth Orbit"
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Satellite-based ‘Phantom Cloud’ data backhaul service proposed
Phantom Space partners with Assured Space Access for 66-machine constellation
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Verizon joins AT&T’s 5G satellite orbit, extends coverage to hard-to-reach areas
Verizon is committing $100 million to ride AST SpaceMobile's satellite plans
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Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile to launch satellite-to-mobile service in Japan by 2026
The threat of natural disasters makes the case for space comms, operator says
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AT&T, Google, and Vodafone invest in satellite firm AST SpaceMobile
$155 million investment from telcos and search company
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AST SpaceMobile secures $115m credit facility, first five satellites fully funded
Lynk signs a deal with Vodafone Cook Islands, Starlink signs Telefónica, and OneWeb partners with IP Access International
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Kenya's Safaricom to expand 5G rollout and launch satellite mobile services
Will add 595 5G sites by March 2024
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SES and Intelsat end merger talks
Companies unable to come to an agreement after months of negotiations
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AT&T wants to block T-Mobile's plans to use satellite services amid fears of interference
Are we headed for another spectrum spat?
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AST SpaceMobile dials in satellite call with AT&T and Rakuten
Vodafone engineers also participated in the 'industry first' call