Tag: telecommunications
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EchoStar Subsidiaries File Chapter 11 to Restructure $10 Billion in Debt
EchoStar Corporation announced that its primary pay-TV broadcasting subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation, along with certain wireless subsidiaries, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a prepackaged restructuring designed to address approximately US$10 billion in debt. The cases were filed on June 30, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District…
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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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Eutelsat Signs Maritime Connectivity Agreement With Tototheo Global
Eutelsat has signed a new agreement with Cyprus-based connectivity provider Tototheo Global to expand the availability of its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services across maritime, enterprise and government markets. Under the partnership, Tototheo Global will deliver Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity services to maritime customers worldwide and support enterprise, civil government and military connectivity requirements in…
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NASA Seeks Industry Partners for Mars Telecommunications Network RFP
What does NASA’s Mars telecommunications network RFP mean for commercial space? NASA issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on Thursday for industry partners to develop the Mars Telecommunications Network, marking a significant shift toward commercial partnerships for deep space communications infrastructure. The network will deploy high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiters at the Red Planet to provide…
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Arianespace launches three spacecraft, Intelsat talks satellite refresh efforts
Arianespace has successfully lifted three satellites into geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) on Tuesday from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana using the veteran Ariane 5 launcher. Liftoff occurred at the opening of a 106-minute long window that extends from 20:30-22:16 UTC. The mission delivered an advanced European meteorological satellite and two Galaxy telecommunications…
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T-Mobile and SpaceX get set to announce ‘something special’ for Starlink connectivity
An artist’s conception shows Starlink satellites in orbit. (SpaceX Illustration) FOLLOW-UP: T-Mobile’s coverage will get a big boost from SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, starting with texts The CEOs of SpaceX and T-Mobile will join forces on Thursday to reveal how their companies will work together to increase wireless connectivity. Details about the announcement, set to be…
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The final five: Ariane 5’s march to retirement begins with dual passenger launch
Arianespace, ArianeGroup, and the European Space Agency (ESA) have launched their second flight of the year and the first for the veteran Ariane 5 rocket, which begins its trek toward retirement with the first of its five final planned missions. The mission lifted off from Kourou in French Guiana at 5:50 PM EDT (21:50 UTC)…
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UbiquitiLink wins $5.2M boost for satellite service that works with standard phones
UbiquitiLink’s system would allow users of mobile devices to connect using either ground-based or space-based networks. (UbiquitiLink Illustration) Virginia-based UbiquitiLink says it has raised another $5.2 million in seed funding for a network that aims to provide satellite connectivity for standard mobile devices. The latest investments from Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund and…
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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg ‘deeply disappointed’ to lose his satellite in SpaceX’s rocket explosion
Mark Zuckerberg saw the Amos-6 satellite as the first step in Facebook’s plan to provide satellite internet access to underserved regions of the world. Today’s loss of a Falcon 9 rocket and its satellite payload was a bummer for Facebook billionaire founder Mark Zuckerberg as well as for SpaceX billionaire founder Elon Musk. “As I’m…
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Techstars grad Kepler Communications raises $5M to launch mini satellites by 2017 and double its team
Kepler CEO Mina Mitry. Kepler Communications, a Techstars Seattle graduate building telecom infrastructure for space, just secured $5 million in seed funding. New York venture capital firm IA Ventures led the round. The Toronto-based startup will use the funds to grow its team and launch two tiny satellites into space in the next 15 months. Previously: Startup…