Tag: D2D

  • Amazon Files for 5,105-Satellite D2D Constellation

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    Is Amazon Building a Separate D2D Megaconstellation on Globalstar Spectrum? 5,105 satellites. That is the scale of the Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite constellation Amazon has formally filed with the FCC under the name "Amazon Leo," operating in spectrum the company intends to acquire through its pending Globalstar deal. The filing, reported by Via Satellite on July…

  • Japan Nears Decision on $2 Billion Domestic Direct-to-Device Satellite Network

    Japan Nears Decision on $2 Billion Domestic Direct-to-Device Satellite Network

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    Japan is expected to select a proposal this month for its planned J-LEO direct-to-device (D2D) satellite network, a government-backed initiative aimed at establishing a domestically owned and operated low Earth orbit (LEO) communications system. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has allocated approximately $1 billion in subsidies for the project, covering up to…

  • Amazon, Globalstar, Iridium and Telesat Launch NGSO Satellite Trade Association

    Amazon, Globalstar, Iridium and Telesat Launch NGSO Satellite Trade Association

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    Amazon, Globalstar, Iridium and Telesat have formed the SpaceConnect Association, a new trade organization representing non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) operators. The association said it will work with governments, international institutions and industry stakeholders to promote a competitive satellite communications market and expand global connectivity. Former National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator David Redl has…

  • Telefónica Germany and OQ Technology Test Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity

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    Telefónica Germany has partnered with Luxembourg-based satellite operator OQ Technology to test direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications, marking a step toward integrating satellite connectivity with conventional mobile networks. The companies are conducting trials in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, using Telefónica Deutschland’s frequency spectrum to evaluate two-way text messaging and voice communication directly between satellites and standard mobile…

  • Space42 Partners with Skylo for GEO-Based D2D via Thuraya-4

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    How will Space42’s Thuraya-4 compete in the direct-to-device market? UAE-based Space42 has partnered with Skylo Technologies to deliver standards-based Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity through its Thuraya-4 geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite, marking a significant push into the increasingly competitive cellular-satellite convergence market. The partnership leverages Skylo’s experience in connecting standard mobile devices to GEO satellites, positioning Space42…

  • FCC Dismisses SpaceX Spectrum Bids as D2D Market Consolidates

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    Why Did the FCC Block SpaceX’s Satellite Spectrum Challenge? The Federal Communications Commission has dismissed challenges by SpaceX and other companies seeking access to Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) spectrum, effectively protecting incumbent operators’ rights to frequencies increasingly valuable for Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity. The FCC ruling comes as the D2D market rapidly consolidates, with spectrum rights…