Tag: International Telecommunication Union
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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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China Submits ITU Filings Covering Over 200,000 Proposed Satellites
China submitted filings covering more than 200,000 satellites in the final week of December 2025, setting a new record for proposed space constellations and underscoring the accelerating global competition for low-Earth orbit (LEO) and radio spectrum resources, according to data released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The filings were dominated by two proposed constellations,…
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Documents suggest SpaceX may launch 30,000 more Starlink satellites
EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated Oct. 16 with SpaceX confirmation of 30,000 satellites in the ITU filings. SpaceX launched the first 60 satellites for the company’s Starlink broadband network in May. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX is seeking approval to add up to 30,000 more satellites to its Starlink broadband network, on top of 12,000 spacecraft already authorized by U.S.…