Tag: IoT
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AXIAN Telecom and AST SpaceMobile Partner on Africa Direct-to-Device Space Broadband
AXIAN Telecom, the parent company of a leading pan-African telecom group (Yas), announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile. AST SpaceMobile is building a space-based cellular broadband network designed to work directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. Under the agreement, the two companies will work together to deliver Africa’s first direct-to-device (D2D) space-based mobile broadband service, bringing…
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Open Cosmos Unveils ConnectedCosmos: Europe’s Secure Space Connectivity Alternative
Open Cosmos, the company building satellites to understand and connect the world, has announced ConnectedCosmos – a new LEO constellation that will provide sovereign and secure communications and resilient capabilities for businesses and government bodies across the globe. Counteracting overreliance on transcontinental mega-constellations, ConnectedCosmos will also connect Open Cosmos’ Earth Observation (EO) capabilities deployed in…
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Quectel Showcases Automotive-Grade mmWave Radar Solutions at MWC Barcelona 2026
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, is showcasing its latest automotive-grade mmWave radar solutions at MWC Barcelona in Spain, highlighting innovations that enhance vehicle safety, convenience, and intelligent sensing capabilities. At the show, Quectel will be showcasing two digital key applications alongside several additional mmWave radar solutions, including tailgate kick-to-open, forward collision warning, and…
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Ericsson and Intel Collaborate to Accelerate Commercial AI-Native 6G Ecosystem
Ericsson and Intel are pooling their next-generation technology leadership to help accelerate ecosystem readiness for seamless transition to AI-native 6G deployments and use cases. The collaboration is an extension of a decades-long relationship was announced at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026. It will span mobile connectivity, cloud technologies, and compute capabilities across AI-driven RAN and…
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Monogoto Receives 2025 Satellite IoT Innovation Award from IoT Evolution World
Monogoto announced that its Software-Defined Connectivity Cloud has been named a winner of the 2025 IoT Evolution Satellite IoT Innovation Award from IoT Evolution World, the leading online publication covering IoT technologies. These awards honour solution providers that have developed and deployed game-changing satellite solutions and services for IoT applications and appliances. In a market…
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OQ Technology Secures €25 Million EIB Venture Debt to Advance LEO 5G Satellite Connectivity
Luxembourg-based OQ Technology secures €25 million EIB venture debt to expand its pioneering research and development in satellite communications technology. Funding supports a network of low-earth-orbit satellites, offering 5G coverage and connectivity for direct-to-device Internet of Things and smartphones. The European Investment Bank will provide €25 million venture debt financing to Luxembourg-based satellite connectivity provider…
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Iridium Introduces Integrated IoT Module Combining Satellite LTE-M and GNSS Connectivity
Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, unveiled the Iridium 9604, a compact, three-in-one IoT module that integrates Iridium Short Burst Data® (SBD®) satellite service, LTE-M cellular connectivity, and GNSS positioning into a single platform. By combining these features in one device, the Iridium 9604…
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Leaf Space Expands Ground Segment Capabilities with Flexible Service-Based Infrastructure
Leaf Space continues to strengthen the position in satellite ground segment services through a portfolio designed to support the evolving needs of small satellite operators and constellation missions. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Leaf Space provides scalable, cloud-connected ground infrastructure that enables spacecraft telemetry, tracking, command (TT&C) and payload data downlink through flexible service models. As…
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PLD Space and Sateliot Sign Contract to Launch First Two 5G Tritó Satellites on MIURA 5 in 2027
PLD Space, an international space transportation company, and Sateliot, a leading 5G satellite telecommunications operator, have signed a commercial contract to launch their first two high-capacity 5G D2D (Direct-to-Device) satellites. The agreement includes the launch of two Tritó satellites, each weighing approximately 160 kilograms, and their subsequent deployment into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The flight…
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MDA Space Expands Digital Communications Satellite Capabilities Across Multi-Orbit Markets
MDA Space continues to advance the communications satellite portfolio, supporting the rapid transformation of space-based connectivity through next-generation digital satellite systems and high-volume manufacturing capabilities. With decades of flight heritage and active participation across geostationary (GEO), low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO) missions, MDA Space provides end-to-end satellite solutions for civil, commercial,…