https://spacewatch.global/tag/satellite-broadband/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/satellite-broadband/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/spacewatchgl-economy-from-satellite-broadcasting-to-broadband-navigating-the-market-shift/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56810 The telecommunications industry is undergoing a significant transformation as satellite broadcasting shifts towards satellite broadband services. This transition marks a critical evolution in how information is delivered globally, responding to changing consumer demands, technological advancements, and market dynamics. The shift from traditional satellite broadcasting to satellite broadband is poised to redefine the satellite market, creating new opportunities and challenges for stakeholders across the globe.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/rymdkapital-empowers-next-steps-for-satellite-provider-forsway/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47132 Forsway, a Swedish-based satellite broadband provider, announced on the 9th of March that Rymdkapital, the first Nordic investment firm dedicated to European space start-ups has endorsed Forsway with an unspecified amount of new funding and support. This new collaboration is part of Rymdkapital’s vision to provide capital, support and networks for new business areas for emerging new space start-ups in Europe aiming for a global market. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/fcc-authorizes-boeings-v-band-leo-constellation/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=36971&preview=true&preview_id=36971 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized Boeing to construct, deploy, and operate a broadband satellite constellation. Boeing´s V-band constellation will consist of 132 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in a circular orbit and 15 highly inclined NGSO satellites.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/04/amazon-contracts-nine-atlas-v-for-project-kuiper/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=32100&preview=true&preview_id=32100 Paris, 20 April 2021. – 9 times 5: Amazon contracted nine Atlas V rockets to launch its Project Kuiper broadband constellation, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) announced. With Project Kuiper, Amazon wants to increase global broadband coverage through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).  ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/01/breton-launches-european-launcher-alliance-and-cassini-fund/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=29638&preview=true&preview_id=29638 https://spacewatch.global/2020/11/viasat-buys-eutelsats-ka-sat-and-european-broadband-share/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=28416&preview=true&preview_id=28416 Viasat buys Eutelsat's KA-SAT and European broadband platform]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/11/telesat-and-canadian-government-complete-leo-broadband-program/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=28056&preview=true&preview_id=28056 Telesat and the Canadian Government completed their agreement to ensure affordable, high-speed broadband connectivity across all of Canada with Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, the Ottawa-based company announced.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/11/kacific-prepares-launch-second-broadband-satellite/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27881&preview=true&preview_id=27881 Kacific prepares launch of its second broadband satellite ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/china-pushes-ahead-with-giant-broadband-satellite-constellation/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26838&preview=true&preview_id=26838 China pushes ahead with giant 13,000 satellite LEO constellation]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/india-broadband-satellite-telesat/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26764&preview=true&preview_id=26764 Nelco cooperates with Telesat to bring LEO broadband to India]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/nsr-study-sees-connected-car-broadband-market-grow-to-1bn-in-2029/ Mon, 07 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25862&preview=true&preview_id=25862 The international satellite and space research and consulting company Northern Sky Research (NSR) sees the international broadband connected car market growing to over $1bn by the end of this decade, NSR said in a recently published summary of the 8th edition of its Land Mobile via Satellite report.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/skynet-de-colombia-and-ses-networks-ramp-up-connectivity-services-to-aid-colombian-amazonas-communities/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23329 Local residents, businesses, government entities and the San Rafael de Leticia Hospital in the Colombian Amazonas are experiencing efficient, reliable and high-performing Internet connectivity as Colombian services provider SkyNet and SES Networks extended their partnership and increased network capacity within days to support COVID-19 mitigation efforts. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/oman-solicits-requirement-bids-for-communications-satellite/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 05:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23310 The Sultanate of Oman’s Space Communication Technologies LLC (SCT) issued on 3 June 2020 an invitation for consultancy bids to help the company determine the requirements for Oman’s first communications satellite.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/ses-to-restructure-and-consolidate-part-of-european-operations-into-luxembourg-hq/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23084 As part of its ongoing Simplify & Amplify transformation programme, SES announced on 29 May 2020 that it plans to restructure its operations worldwide, including the consolidation of part of its European regional operations into the company’s global headquarters in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/nanosatellite-with-global-mission-tested-for-space/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 05:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23073 The European Space Agency's largest antenna test facility remains operational despite the COVID-19 pandemic, performing pre-flight testing for the latest satellite in a constellation to serve the internet of things.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/hughes-jupiter-system-selected-to-launch-satellite-internet-service-in-philippines/ Fri, 29 May 2020 05:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22998 Hughes Network Systems, LLC , the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, announced on 27 May 2020 that Cignal TV Inc., the Philippines premier direct-to-home (DTH) satellite provider, has selected the Hughes JUPITER™ System to enable satellite broadband service to its two million subscribers.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/oneweb-seeks-to-increase-satellite-constellation-up-to-48000-satellites-to-meet-future-growth-and-demand/ Fri, 29 May 2020 05:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22985 OneWeb, the global communications company with a mission to connect governments, businesses and people everywhere, submitted a modification request to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase the number of satellites in its constellation up to 48,000 satellites. This larger OneWeb constellation will allow for greater flexibility to meet soaring global connectivity demands.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/guarantco-and-pidg-technical-assistance-support-kacific-in-covid-19-response/ Tue, 26 May 2020 05:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22876 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/intelsat-files-for-chapter-11-protection-in-us-bankruptcy-courts/ Mon, 18 May 2020 05:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22610 Intelsat, one of the largest commercial satellite communications operators in the world, announced on 13 May 2020 that it is seeking Chapter 11 protections from its creditors in US bankruptcy courts.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/telesat-joins-c-spire-led-consortium-on-rural-broadband-access/ Mon, 18 May 2020 05:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22603 Telesat, one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators, has joined a group of tech firms led by Mississippi-based C Spire working to bridge the “digital divide” and help solve the rural broadband access and adoption problem.]]>