All Starlink articles – Page 6
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: TAWAL firms up European entrance
TAWAL sets first foot into European telecoms sector after acquiring United Group towers. Phoenix Tower International also ups presence in continent. Meanwhile, Ghana preps national 4G and 5G neutral-host network. Read more…
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PremiumElsewhere in UK: VM O2 formally deploys open RAN tech
VM O2 formally deploys open RAN tech with Wavemobile in Wales, employing backhaul via LEO satellites
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica takes SpaceMobile to Colombia
Telefónica prepares trial of SpaceMobile’s BlueWalker 3 satellite in rural parts of Colombia.
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: Northleaf funnels up to $500m into Tillman FiberCo
Northleaf Capital Partners injects new funding into Tillman FiberCo as it preps for expansion. New service agreements formed by SatCos, while Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance prepares to take 20% stake in TIM’s fixed-line spinout.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica widens satellite horizons with Starlink
Operator charts expansion of Starlink services to cover six markets by the end of 2023.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVirgin Media O2 looks to the skies for Welsh connectivity
Virgin Media O2 formally deploys open RAN tech with Wavemobile in Wales, providing backhaul via LEO satellites.
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Network & InfraBT rural satcomm trials roll on with OneWeb onboard
Micro-deployment on Lundy Island deemed a success, with BT’s McCall claiming a “significant milestone” passed.
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: UK Space Agency sets up future telecoms funding pool
The UK Space Agency invests in drone and HAPS connectivity with new financing.
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PeoplewatchSatCo people moves: Eutelsat, Gilat make top-table tweaks
Eutelsat names Chief Engineering Officer, while Gilat shuffles its C-suite.
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: Kompass fuels ‘new phase’ of Lightspeed fibre rollout
Kompass Kapital acquires controlling stake in Lightspeed Broadband, providing capital for UK fibre rollout.
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Analyst ReportTelefónicawatch Report #174 - June 2023
Key stories include: Liberty could free half of VM O2 | Utiq: JV’s launch box checked | 1&1 roaming plan doesn’t add up | O2 rail infra venture gets rolling | Vodafone Spain assets eyed
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PremiumAT&T looks to ground TMUS satellite plans
TMUS rival says FCC should block NatCo’s plans to supplement terrestrial cellular coverage in partnership with SpaceX.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica signs up for Starlink in Mexico
Telefónica Mexico claims to be first to offer satellite connectivity via Starlink to business customers in the country.
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PremiumUK government chooses OneWeb for remote connectivity
OneWeb’s LEO network will deliver connectivity for trials through both BT and Clarus.
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PeoplewatchSatCo people moves: Inmarsat team begins shift to Viasat
Guru Gowrappan appointed President of Viasat, while numerous fresh faces arrive following Inmarsat acquisition.
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Network & InfraUK gov commits to bolstering rural connectivity
Unleashing Rural Opportunity programme includes £7m fund to “test out new ways” of bringing together satellite, wireless and fixed line connectivity.
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: Ares injects toob with up to £300m to fund fibre build
Ares Management provides debt financing to toob as it continues expansion of its UK full-fibre network.
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Analyst ReportTelefónicawatch Report #173 - May 2023
Key stories include: Q1 FY23: Group defences hold | Vendors warned on warming | Spain eyes next fibre frontier | Cornerstone stake on block | Hispam preps spectrum spree
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: Macquarie snaps up majority stake in CloudExtel
Macquarie Capital secures majority stake in Indian network-as-a-service business CloudExtel.
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Network & InfraThe Backfill: InfraVia fuels energy transition with new metals fund
InfraVia Capital Partners launches Critical Metals Fund to support transition to renewable energy sources.