Tag: 5G
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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. …
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ST Engineering iDirect Announces the First 5G Non-Terrestrial Network Proof of Concept
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced a key milestone in achieving interoperability between its ground system and the 5G Core through its innovative Interworking Gateway Function. This demonstrated a non-3GPP satellite network connecting seamlessly with the 5G ecosystem while appearing fully 3GPP-compliant. This proof of concept (PoC) highlights ST Engineering iDirect’s…
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UNIVITY Enhances Satellite Technology to Transform Global Broadband Services
UNIVITY, formerly known as Constellation Technologies & Operations, is a European SpaceTech startup on a mission to revolutionize global connectivity. Founded in 2022, the company is building a next-generation satellite infrastructure specifically designed for telecom operators to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband from space to areas where terrestrial networks fall short. UNIVITY aims to unlock greater…
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AccelerComm and MSUA Partners to Drive Development of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks
AccelerComm, a leader in delivering high-performance 5G technology for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), announced that it has become a member of the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), a global organization dedicated to the advancement of satellite-based mobility solutions across industries and markets. Through its MSUA membership, AccelerComm will look to collaborate with other satellite and mobile…
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Assured Space Launches CapLink Phased Array Antenna Systems for Missile Defense Radars
Assured Space Access announced the launch of its CapLink Array, a next-generation phased array antenna system designed to transform both missile defense radar operations and space communications. At the core of CapLink Array is a proprietary capacitive dipole element design in a novel configuration, delivering wide frequency bandwidth, high gain, and exceptional performance across broad…
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Quectel Launches 5G Antennas to Maximize Developer Choice and Enhance Device Performance
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has expanded its comprehensive antenna portfolio with the launch of two new 5G antennas, the YECT004W5AM and YECT005WFA. The YECT004W5AM 5G exterior antenna is a terminal mount external dipole antenna measuring 140 mm x 15.6 mm x 13 mm. The antenna delivers reliable 5G connectivity while supporting…
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Infostellar and NorthBase Partners to Expand StellarStation Ground Network
Infostellar Inc., a Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) provider, is pleased to welcome NorthBase (Chairman Dr. Tommi Rasila, Headquarters: Tampere), a leading Finnish ground station services provider as the newest partner in the StellarStation network. Through this partnership, Infostellar and NorthBase have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate strategically in the sales…