All Starlink articles – Page 4
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch Weekly: UK satellite taking off; Equitix bailing on Gigaclear?
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including the latest on public sector network investment; a rapidly developing SatComms scene; signs of Equitix edging away from Gigaclear, and plenty more…
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Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Weekly: all change in Europe
Latest from Vodafone and its interests, including major satcomms advancement; more senior changes at European OpCos; work ethic advocacy in Germany; more…
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Network & InfraT-Mobile US could add satellite broadband to fixed-line portfolio
CEO Mike Sievert indicates openness to a tie-up enabling satellite internet to be marketed alongside terrestrial broadband services, widening reach of ambitious fixed-line business. But also notes capacity contraints at Starlink…
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Network & InfraVodafone puts D2D plans in motion with fresh SpaceMobile trials
Vodafone reveals first “space-to-land” gateway to enable direct-to-device services. Further trials of SpaceMobile technology pencilled in for spring 2025 as Group moves closer to launching Europe- and Africa-wide services after launch delays and legal troubles…
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Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Weekly: space wranglings, Indian reset
Latest from Vodafone, including a reset in India; words of warning from ex-Group CEO Vittorio Colao; strategic changes to European OpCo leadership; and the threat of more legal trouble in the UK…
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Partnerships & AlliancesEx-Vodafone chief Colao cautions Italy against SpaceX alliance
Former Vodafone CEO and Italian government minister Vittorio Colao urges EU to focus on developing member state-owned satellite constellations to avoid strategic dependence on foreign providers. Comments come after reports that Italian gov is working on a fresh comms pact with Elon Musk’s SpaceX…
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Analyst BriefingThe Deutsche Telekomwatch Briefing: Constellations and consternation
New-style satcomms ventures take a step forward on both sides of the Atlantic, with IRIS² contracts now signed and T-Mobile Starlink service opening for business.
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Analyst BriefingInfrawatch Weekly: infra multi-tasking, EU digital plans, new Voda space deal
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including European SatComms catch-up; leveraging InfraCo energy assets; Ofcom spectrum price cuts; people moves, and plenty more…
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Network & InfraUK struggles to get space strategy off ground as satellite demand rises
Ofcom data shows satellite connectivity lines doubled in the year, with rural users taking up the offer as an alternative to terrestrial networks.
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Network & InfraEC finally signs deal to get IRIS² space plan off ground
Contracts belatedly tied up with SpaceRISE consortium, which features Orange and Deutsche Telekom, and will build and operate planned regional satellite network.
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Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch Briefing: T-Mobile quells urge to converge
Latest from DT, including: Group remains challenged by task of finding fixed-line investment balance in ‘T-Mobile’ markets where it is expanding beyond wireless.
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Network & InfraVodafone backs AST SpaceMobile with commercial tie-up
Vodafone put a ring on its relationship with SatCo startup AST SpaceMobile with an exclusive, long-term commercial agreement for offering direct-to-device services.
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Analyst BriefingInfrawatch Weekly: Ofcom spectrum plans, open RAN wins, INCA treasure
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including Nokia wins DT open RAN deal; Ofcom weighs SatCom opportunities; altnets debate wireless options; and plenty more…
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Network & InfraSpecial report: When UK fibre hits its limit, do altnets go wireless?
INCA Summit 2024: debate spills from panel to panel as altnet leaders target the last 2% of ultra-rural premises where fibre is too costly to deploy without massive subsidies. Wireless re-enters the room with new spectrum, enhanced technology…
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PeoplewatchSafaricom melds IT and network leadership under new boss Maitai
James Maitai heads back from Ethiopia to run Safaricom’s Kenyan network and IT department.
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Analyst BriefingInfrawatch Weekly: telco politics across Europe, infra sell-offs, new UK fibre leader pops up
Latest from the digital infra scene in Europe and beyond, including: Draghi’s plans for Euro consolidation; One Touch Switch impact; another LEO constellation funded; $40bn data centre IPO looms; people moves; plenty more…
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Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Weekly: UK merger turns a corner, Italian sale hit with fresh challenge
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem, including: closer scrutiny for Vodafone Italy sale to Swisscom; TPG cuts down, adds roaming partner; satellites in focus in African markets, just as SpaceMobile takes flight in US; more from Africa, Europe, and beyond…
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Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Weekly: rural 4G, industrial 5G, and patents for 6G
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem, including: 1&1 roaming deal signed and live; a potential Partner Markets entrance to Uzbekistan; SatCos catch Safaricom flak amid call regulatory overhaul; and more from India, South Africa, further afield…
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Public AffairsSafaricom ‘calls for’ mandated MNO–SatCo partnerships as Starlink expands in Africa
Reports indicate Kenyan operator is pushing local Communications Authority to consider blocking solo foreign SatCo entrants and oblige them to form partnerships with licence-holding MNOs.
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Network & InfraEU under pressure to get IRIS² off the ground
SpaceRISE consortium including Deutsche Telekom is said to have been selected for the project, although contract negotiations remain ongoing.