Tag: ITU
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The Satellite Spectrum Race: Why Filing First Matters
Behind the ambitions for computing in space lies a less visible contest: access to radio frequencies and the regulatory standing needed to use them. A central record in that contest is the Master International Frequency Register (MIFR). Yet the satellite systems described in regulatory filings can be far larger than the constellations actually operating overhead.…
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China Introduces Third-Party Reviews for Satellite Spectrum Coordination. A New Business Opportunity?
Suppose two satellite operators plan to use overlapping radio frequency bands. One concludes that their systems can operate compatibly; the other expects harmful interference. Each has a technical report, but repeated discussions fail to resolve the disagreement. Who should check the parameters, models and protection requirements? On September 4, 2026, China’s State Radio Office published…
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Amazon, Globalstar, Iridium and Telesat Launch NGSO Satellite Trade Association
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…
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Telefónica Germany and OQ Technology Test Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity
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…
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SpaceX seeks to reserve spots for 30,000 more Starlink broadband internet satellites
A stack of 60 Starlink satellites is in position for orbital deployment during a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission in May. (SpaceX Photo) SpaceX has filed paperwork with the International Telecommunication Union to add up to 30,000 Starlink broadband data satellites to the 12,000 it’s already been cleared to put in orbit. The filings reflect SpaceX’s…