Tag: 5G
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IonQ and U.S Department of Energy Collaborates on Advancing Quantum Technologies in Space
IonQ, the leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the development and deployment of quantum technologies in space. The agreement supports the DOE’s growing Quantum in Space (QIS) initiative and outlines IonQ’s role in demonstrating quantum…
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ReOrbit Secures €45 Million Series A funding to Advance Space and Defense Technologies
ReOrbit, a European space technology company, announced the closing of its €45 million Series A funding round, the largest all-equity Series A round in Finland and one of the most significant deals overall in the European space and defence sector. The round was led by Springvest, with participation from both new and existing investors, including…
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Iridium Commences Integration of NTN Direct with Deutsche Telekom
Iridium Communications, a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, announced a new partnership with Deutsche Telekom (DTAG) intended to deliver global connectivity to its customers through the Iridium NTN DirectSM service. Deutsche Telekom will gain roaming access to Iridium’s forthcoming 3GPP standards-based 5G service, providing NB-IoT direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity that will keep…
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Space42 and Viasat to Launch Equatys for Global Direct-to-Device 5G Satellite Services
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, and Viasat, a global leader in satellite and secure communications, announced they intend to form Equatys, a jointly held entity, to enable global Direct-to-Device (D2D) services and evolve existing and planned Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) to a 5G network environment. Equatys is expected to unite satellite and terrestrial networks, leveraging…
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Quectel Expands LTE Portfolio with D2C Capabilities for IoT Developers
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, announced that several of its LTE modules are available with Direct-to-Cell (D2C) functionality, enabling devices to seamlessly connect to satellite networks. By integrating D2C technology at the module level, Quectel enables devices to extend beyond the limits of ground-based cellular networks by seamlessly leveraging satellite networks.…
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EchoStar to Sell Spectrum Licenses to SpaceX in $17 Billion Cash and Stock Deal
EchoStar has entered into a definitive agreement with SpaceX to sell the company’s AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses for approximately $17 billion, consisting of up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock, valued as of the date of the definitive agreement. Additionally, the definitive agreement provides for SpaceX to…
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SMC Introduces WR15 Circular Polarized Antenna Feeder for SATCOM and Radar Applications
SMC has released the WR15 Circular Polarized Antenna Feeder, designed to deliver high efficiency and reliable performance for satellite communications, radar systems, and astronomy applications. The feeder assembly integrates a Circular Polarization Orthomode Transducer (CP OMT) with an antenna, enabling the separation or combination of right-hand circular polarization (RHCP) and left-hand circular polarization (LHCP) signals. …
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ST Engineering iDirect Announces the First 5G Non-Terrestrial Network Proof of Concept
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced a key milestone in achieving interoperability between its ground system and the 5G Core through its innovative Interworking Gateway Function. This demonstrated a non-3GPP satellite network connecting seamlessly with the 5G ecosystem while appearing fully 3GPP-compliant. This proof of concept (PoC) highlights ST Engineering iDirect’s…
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UNIVITY Enhances Satellite Technology to Transform Global Broadband Services
UNIVITY, formerly known as Constellation Technologies & Operations, is a European SpaceTech startup on a mission to revolutionize global connectivity. Founded in 2022, the company is building a next-generation satellite infrastructure specifically designed for telecom operators to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband from space to areas where terrestrial networks fall short. UNIVITY aims to unlock greater…
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AccelerComm and MSUA Partners to Drive Development of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks
AccelerComm, a leader in delivering high-performance 5G technology for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), announced that it has become a member of the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), a global organization dedicated to the advancement of satellite-based mobility solutions across industries and markets. Through its MSUA membership, AccelerComm will look to collaborate with other satellite and mobile…