Tag: OQ Technology
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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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European Investment Bank Backs OQ Technology With €25 Million Venture Debt
The European Investment Bank has provided €25 million ($29.5 million) in venture debt financing to Luxembourg-based satellite company OQ Technology to support the expansion of its direct-to-device (D2D) communications network. The financing requires the company to build and launch at least 20 satellites within the next two years. Additional financial terms were not disclosed. The…
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OQ Technology, Eseye Partner to Deliver Global 5G IoT Connectivity via Satellite and Cellular Networks
OQ Technology said it has formed a partnership with U.K.-based Eseye to provide seamless, global 5G Internet of Things connectivity by integrating satellite and terrestrial networks through a single SIM solution. Announced on Jan. 20, the collaboration combines OQ Technology’s low-Earth orbit satellite constellation with Eseye’s AnyNet Connectivity Hub, creating what the companies describe as…