Tag: 5G
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AccelerComm and Radisys Secures UK Space Agency Funding for Next-Gen 5G Satellites
AccelerComm, a leading provider of flight-proven high-performance 5G technology for satellite networks, and Radisys Corporation, a global leader of open telecom solutions, announced that a joint project to support the development of the next generation of Non-Terrestrial Networks has been funded through the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund (IBF). This project will enhance the…
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OQ Technology Partners with KPN to Deliver Global 5G IoT Connectivity
OQ Technology, a world leading 5G NTN satellite operator, and Dutch telecom provider KPN have announced a strategic roaming partnership. This collaboration enables KPN customers to seamlessly connect to OQ’s satellite network, unlocking global 5G IoT coverage across land and sea. “Our partnership truly reaches for the stars by combining OQ Technology’s Low Earth Orbit…
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Indra Joins 5G-HUB with SATCOM for Emergency Connectivity
Indra Group is taking part in the European 5G-HUB project with its innovative SATCOM solution, a satellite communications system developed to guarantee robust, secure, and resilient connectivity in emergency situations and remote environments without any terrestrial coverage. As part of this strategic project, which is funded by the Horizon Europe program and coordinated by the University…
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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. …