Tag
38 stories in this topic
In an effort to enhance mobile coverage in remote areas, Starlink has suggested a trial of its direct-to-cell (D2C) satellite service in Malaysia. The concept of satellite-to-mobile connectivity is gathering pace in the Asia Pacific region, paving the way for…
South Korea’s multipurpose practical satellite, Arirang 6, has experienced another postponement in its launch schedule, further emphasizing the nation’s dependence on foreign launch services and the consequential lack of control over scheduling. The Korean…
Taiwan has initiated a significant endeavour to advance next-generation communication technology through the establishment of the Taiwan NextGen Communications Alliance (TNGCA). This alliance comprises over 50 companies and is backed by a six-year national…
Telkomsat, an Indonesia-based telecommunications company, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Myriota, an Australian satellite Internet of Things (IoT) provider. This strategic partnership intends to broaden the reach of satellite-supported…
Japan’s satellite communications landscape is on the brink of transformation as Rakuten Group and Amazon gear up to launch their own services, challenging the long-standing dominance of SpaceX’s Starlink. With operations expected to begin as early as next…
The Thai government, in collaboration with the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) and Thaicom Public Company Limited, has launched an ambitious technological initiative aimed at combating sugarcane field burning. This innovative platform leverages…
The satellite arrived at its designated slot on November 22, 2024, just days before Thailand’s rights to the orbital slot were set to expire on November 27. The relocation forms a crucial part of Thaicom’s mission to safeguard Thailand’s claim to the orbital…
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) has partnered with Vodafone PNG to deploy the satellite operator’s mobile backhaul services, helping to greatly expand Vodafone PNG’s voice and 3G/4G data network into rural areas of Papua New Guinea. Vodafone PNG,…
The Philippines will soon have the first satellite-based internet connectivity in the country as SpaceX’s Starlink is set to be up and running by the end of this year. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation under Elon Musk’s SpaceX, offering satellite…
SES and AXESS Networks (AXESS), a leading provider of satellite connectivity solutions, are accelerating the digital transition of the mining industry with SES’s second-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) system O3b mPOWER. Under this multi-year,…
With a cross-linked constellation of 66 satellites, Iridium’s global network connects people and things in the world’s most inaccessible locations. We spoke to Bryan Hartin, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Iridium, to know more about the…
Terry Bleakley, SVP in Asia, Intelsat, discussed in an interview the importance of standards in the satellite industry and highlighted how the company is leading in this area. He also shed light on the main growth opportunities presented to Intelsat in…
In the digital era, data consumption is poised to grow sharply. Yet, transmitting massive amounts of data is costly especially in locations lacking reliable terrestrial communications infrastructure. Telecom Review Asia speaks with Harsh Verma, Vice President…
Jio Platforms Limited, India’s leading digital service provider, and SES, a leading global satellite-based content connectivity solutions provider, announced the formation of a joint venture – Jio Space Technology Limited – to deliver the next generation…
Inmarsat has successfully launched its first Inmarsat-6 satellite, I-6 F1, by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) from the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. The Inmarsat-6s (I-6) are Inmarsat’s first-ever hybrid L- and Ka-band satellites, incorporating…
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended an invitation to industry stakeholders to gather inputs on a framework for satellite gateways in India. This will facilitate the launch of satellite communication services in India. Prior to this, the…
Weekly Briefing
Tuesday, Thursday and a Saturday Weekly Wrap: the retail stories, numbers and moves that mattered across Asia. Nothing else, and you can unsubscribe in one click.
Read by retail operators, investors and brand teams across Asia.