Tag: 5G
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China Sets 2030 Targets for Next-Generation Communications and Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite Internet
China will accelerate construction of low-Earth-orbit satellite internet systems and integrate satellite networks more closely with terrestrial communications infrastructure under its 15th Five-Year Plan, including the development of direct-to-device satellite services and satellite Internet of Things applications. The space-based network will form part of a wider program to establish a high-performance national communications system by…
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FCC Sees More Than $100 Billion From Spectrum Auctions Through 2028
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said September 16 that a series of U.S. spectrum auctions planned over the next two years could generate more than $100 billion, as the agency prepares to release additional frequencies for terrestrial wireless networks, space-based broadband and future 6G services. The estimate covers a multi-year auction program beginning with…
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Eutelsat to Lead Next Phase of Europe’s IRIS² Sovereign Connectivity Infrastructure
Euronext Paris welcomes the successful completion of the IRIS2 programme’s First Rendez-Vous, paving the way for the full industrial execution of Europe’s sovereign multi-orbit connectivity infrastructure, offering additional capacity and enhanced technical performance relative to the initial project. Combining an inclined orbital architecture with beamforming antennas and 5G NTN, it will dynamically direct capacity to…
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ETL Systems Acquires Amphinicy to Expand End-to-End Satellite Ground Segment
ETL Systems announced the acquisition of Amphinicy Technologies, a specialist developer of software solutions for the SATCOM and Earth Observation markets. This acquisition brings together two complementary businesses in the satellite communications sector, creating a more comprehensive offering for an industry undergoing rapid technological change. As operators face growing demand for automation, virtualisation and intelligent network…
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AST SpaceMobile Launches BlueBird 11, 12 and 13 Satellites
AST SpaceMobile, a company developing a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, has announced the orbital launch of its BlueBird satellites 11, 12, and 13. The mission has lifted off at 3:42 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard…
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AccelerComm Powers Eclipse Space’s 5G Physical Layer for Sovereign Satellite Constellations
AccelerComm, a leading provider of high-performance physical layer solutions for 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN), announced the successful completion of two engineering engagements with Eclipse Space, a sovereign satellite infrastructure company founded by veterans of the Starlink program. Across the two successive engagements, AccelerComm supported Eclipse in defining the physical-layer architecture for its next-generation spacecraft, spanning both…
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Viasat Demonstrates First Integrated Automotive Satellite Voice Call Capability with BMW Group
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced a landmark technology demonstration showcasing the first automotive satellite voice call demonstration fully integrated into a BMW Group vehicle’s platform. It marks a significant step forward as Viasat brings Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications into the connected vehicle ecosystem: enabling drivers and passengers to stay connected in remote…
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Keysight and Sateliot Collaborate on Blockchain-Based 5G Non-Terrestrial Network Framework
Keysight Technologies has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead a three-year development program focused on creating secure, blockchain-enabled anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN). Keysight will serve as the prime contractor, collaborating with Sateliot to support key technical development and satellite mission integration. As more satellite communication constellations are deployed,…
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Myriota Launches Cellular Connectivity to Hybrid IoT Network
Myriota, a global leader in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, announced the addition of cellular connectivity to its HyperPulse 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) and AssetHawk asset tracker device, creating a hybrid IoT network that delivers seamless satellite and cellular coverage. By combining HyperPulse’s low-power satellite connectivity with support for cellular networks, Myriota delivers a hybrid solution…
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FCC Proposes Auction of 160 MHz in Upper C-Band Spectrum
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to vote on a proposal to auction 160 megahertz (MHz) of upper C-band spectrum, a move that would require satellite operators to clear frequencies by deploying new satellites and upgrading ground infrastructure. The proposal covers spectrum between 3.98 GHz and 4.14 GHz and is scheduled for a…