Tag: 5G
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stc and AST SpaceMobile Partners for Space-based Cellular Broadband Connectivity
AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, and stc group, a leading digital enabler in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, announced the signature of a 10- year commercial agreement to enable direct-to-device satellite mobile…
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Iridium Secures U.S DOT Contract for PNT Services Deployment and Testing
Iridium Communications, a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, announced it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for an award through its Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Action Plan Rapid Phase Award II to support a broad network deployment of Iridium PNT services. Iridium is working…
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ST Engineering iDirect Announces Availability of Intuition Ground System
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced the general availability of Intuition 1.1, its next-generation ground system. Built on a cloud-native, multi-orbit architecture, this release introduces advanced capabilities designed to unify satellite operations, enhance adaptability and maximise efficiency. The foundation of Intuition is its efficient, cloud-native architecture, which reduces compute resource requirements…
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Sateliot and ESA Partner to Reduce GPS Reliance and Expand Satellite IoT for Defense
Sateliot, a leading satellite telecommunications operator in 5G IoT connectivity, will test a pioneering system that allows its satellites to connect with IoT devices without relying on satellite navigation systems (GNSS) such as the American GPS. This breakthrough opens new opportunities in sectors such as Defense and Security, where Europe’s technological autonomy and operation in…
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OQ Technology Expands Satellite 5G IoT to Critical Industries in Australia
OQ Technology, the Luxembourg-based leader in satellite 5G NTN IoT and D2D connectivity, announced its official launch into the Australian market and opening its Australian subsidiary “OQ Technology Australia” based in Sydney. With 10 satellites already launched into orbit, the company is delivering enterprise-grade, 3GPP-based satellite NB-IoT connectivity to some of Australia’s most critical sectors, including…
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Iridium and Qualcomm Partner for Satellite-Connected Snapdragon Radio
Iridium Communications, a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, and Qualcomm Technologies, announced that they have successfully integrated Iridium data services into the Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio (MTR) and intend to make these services available for adoption and use by U.S. government customers and approved allied partners. By integrating Iridium data…
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Anritsu Advances 5G NR NTN Testing with New 3GPP-Compliant Test Cases
Anritsu Corporation has expanded its 5G NR NTN testing capabilities by adding 3GPP-compliant wireless test cases to the New Radio RF Conformance Test System ME7873NR. The 3GPP RAN5 Technical Working Group, which is responsible for 5G device test specifications, developed these test cases. Using the ME7873NR allows the creation of an evaluation environment for 5G…
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Semtech Unveils Vendor Device-to-Cloud Cellular and Satellite IoT Solution with Skylo
Semtech, a leading provider of high-performance semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and cloud connectivity service solutions, and Skylo, a leader in direct-to-device satellite connectivity with over 10 million activated devices on its global Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN), announced an expanded partnership that delivers the industry’s first complete device-to-cloud terrestrial and satellite IoT solution from a…
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Nordic, Sateliot and Gatehouse Satcom Pioneer LEO satellite IoT for Remote Connectivity
Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, announces a significant milestone for NTN satellite communication: A successful chip-to-cloud communication using Nordic’s nRF9151 low-power cellular IoT module via Sateliot’s LEO satellites to Nordic’s nRF Cloud the company’s integrated platform for device management, embedded observability, and location services. Sateliot is the first company demonstrating…
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Space Ocean and SNPC Partner to Explore Nuclear Power for Deep-Space Missions
Space Ocean, a leader in orbital logistics and in-space resource delivery, has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Space Nuclear Power Corporation (Space Nukes), a pioneer in advanced space nuclear power systems. The LOI outlines a strategic collaboration to explore integrating space nuclear reactor technology into future deep-space missions. Under the terms of…