Starlink partners with Powernet Liberia
27 March 2025
Starlink has announced a strategic partnership with Powernet Liberia to distribute its services throughout the country.
The collaboration is expected to enhance access to Starlink’s high-speed internet services for both businesses and citizens in Liberia, thereby improving the nation’s competitiveness in the digital landscape.
Find out more Space42 and Viasat collaborate on 5G NTN for D2D services
17 March 2025
Space42 and Viasat have announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the development of a 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) ecosystem aimed at facilitating direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services. This collaboration represents a significant step towards leveraging satellite technology to enhance connectivity and communication capabilities across various sectors.
The initial phase of the partnership will focus on partner-funded technical and commercial studies to create a multi-tenant, multi-orbit 5G NTN infrastructure. This infrastructure is expected to adhere to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards while using an open architecture. It will be capable of supporting L-band, S-band, and terrestrial spectrum, facilitating global roaming between regional network operators.
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Security measures for critical communications physical infrastructure lack cohesion – TCCA
11 March 2025
At telecommunications conferences around the world, there is increasing visibility of and debates around cybersecurity – protecting the networks from digital attacks. Yet there should also be emphasis on the security of the physical infrastructure. A new white paper from TCCA’s Legal and Regulatory Working Group (LRWG) aims to focus the attention of critical communications providers to the importance of the issue – with the goal of catalysing the creation of a global standard for the physical security of infrastructure supporting critical communications.
Find out more Orange Africa and Middle East and Eutelsat to bridge the digital divide
06 March 2025
Orange Africa and Middle East and Eutelsat have announced a strategic partnership aimed at bridging the digital divide in Africa and the Middle East through cutting-edge satellite connectivity. This collaboration seeks to deliver broadband access to remote and isolated areas, enhancing digital inclusion throughout the region.
As part of this multi-year initiative, Orange will leverage the capabilities of the EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite, equipped with state-of-the-art broadband technology, to provide reliable and accessible Internet services. The initial rollout will focus on key countries including Jordan, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with plans to gradually extend services to all nations across the region.
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