Connectivity players are accelerating private LTE network buildouts with CBRS spectrum in the US as the FCC is set to announce commercial CBRS deployments in coming months.

The regulatory body finalised rules for 150MHz of CBRS spectrum in the...

Connected car IoT has the potential acceleration of a Ferrari, but the sector is puffing like an old pickup amid consumer fears and a slow rollout.

Big bets are being placed in the sector, especially by Japan’s Softbank as the technology giant stakes a position as…

Efforts to restore GEO broadband services hit by Intelsat’s I-29e satellite loss are helping to validate the flexibility of Ku-band, while underlining the importance of a global network’s resiliency and redundancy.

It is an increasingly important issue for the connectivity industry amid an influx of LEO broadband ventures that are keen to stress the redundancy advantages of constellations with thousands of inexpensive...

US 5G vendors are catching up with European peers, such as Nokia and Ericsson, in facilitating telcos with their virtual radio access network (vRAN) buildout.

vRAN is becoming increasingly attractive to carriers preparing for 5G as the technology enables them to...

High small cell deployment costs and 5G mobility demands are expected to force more telcos and cablecos to explore MVNO partnerships like the one between Altice USA and Sprint.

Revenues for the global MVNO market, which is primarily driven by increasing demand for mobile applications and multimedia content, is projected to... 

The converging satellite and terrestrial communications world is opening up new markets and opportunities for connectivity pioneers.

Soaring demand for more bandwidth at ever higher speeds is transforming US-based Viasat into a global operator with ViaSat-3, a terabit broadband constellation targeting residential, commercial aviation, maritime, enterprise and government sectors. We spoke to CEO Mark Dankberg on the sidelines of Satellite 2019 in Washington DC about the latest with ViaSat-3, how it is deploying rural internet with Facebook, and the effect Amazon’s global broadband market entry will have on the connectivity...

Competition in the US small cell market is set to intensify after Zayo’s sale to Digital Colony and EQT, increasing pricing pressure on infracos such as Crown Castle.

The Colorado-based fibre network owner has...

Artificial intelligence via satellite is refining data collection, witnessing more investment and promising cybersecurity improvements amid an increasing number of applications.

Challenges also abound, including integration with existing systems and processes, high costs and…

5G promises to be the next big market opportunity for satellite as its arrival comes as space-based connectivity providers begin to shake off perceptions that it is just a niche capability. Cost, latency and other historic challenges are being solved through a mix of high throughput services and NGSO breakthroughs.

The industry has already come a long way from five years ago when most of the conversations about satellite’s role in mobile networks would been about voice and backhaul...

Near-term hyperscale leasing plans recently revealed by US data centre providers are restoring REIT investors’ confidence in the segment’s future growth.

Major data centre companies, including Quality Technology Services and CyrusOne, saw their prices dip in March amid...

The number of satellite companies looking to refinance is growing amid recent diversification strategies, with Globalstar recently hiring PJT Partners for advice on options. The US MSS operator also appears to have agreements to enable private LTE services as part of its spectrum monetisation plan. 

An IoT project under an MoU could double Globalstar’s…

Several towercos are becoming outspokenly supportive of the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint in a surprise to some analysts, citing how healthy competition among mobile operators and 5G can benefit the segment’s long-term growth.

It is always better to have...

A new wave of cash is flowing into stratospheric internet platforms as the urge to meet connectivity demand in underserved areas reaches new heights.

Japanese telecoms giant SoftBank has injected US$125m in Loon, the balloon-based connectivity subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet...

Telesat is facing new challenges on a couple fronts as it reported revenue and EBITDA declines in Q1 2019 as well as some upbeat developments in broadband, technology and other areas.

The satellite operator is facing growing competition in the increasingly crowded LEO broadband segment as a result of…

The loss of Intelsat’s I-29e satellite will weigh heavily on the company this year as a highly anticipated C-band spectrum windfall looks increasingly uncertain. But as its manufacturer Boeing scrambles to get to the root of the incident, a cloud of uncertainty also looms over the many other operators with similar satellites. 

A failure review process could take several months to complete, potentially impacting the more than...

Integration with other ecosystems and hefty satellite power capabilities are spurring Hughes Network Services, SES and Viasat to accelerate rural connectivity plans.

The opportunity is also attracting companies outside of satellite such as technology giant Facebook, which is…

5G profitability uncertainty after Verizon test market results and a dimming T-Mobile and Sprint merger outlook are accelerating demand for mid-band spectrum in the US.

FCC commissioner Michael O’Reilly recently outlined plans to... 

Telecoms equipment suppliers are shifting their 5G growth strategies to markets such as data centres, instead of modem chips, as analysts expect Qualcomm to dominate the space in the long-term after resolving a patent lawsuit with Apple.

Intel has pulled out of the...

Iridium Communications is likely to get a bigger government mobility contract that will help expand refinancing options this year.

The US MSS operator expects revenue for each year of its new enhanced mobile satellite services contract to be…

The pace of M&A among US telecoms and media companies is expected to step up as industry-shaping deals finalise later this year.

It will be welcome news for connectivity dealmakers after a slow start to 2019. PwC’s latest report highlights...

The debate over how critical mmWave will be for a successful 5G strategy is being kicked into a higher gear as two polarised telcos clash in the US.

Verizon Communications and T-Mobile’s divergent investment strategies come as the FCC’s mmWave auction appears to show excitement is waning for the high-frequency spectrum. Analysts increasingly believe Verizon will be seeking to acquire significant mid-band spectrum, such as satellite C-band, to better leverage its next-generation connectivity...

Concerns are growing that that higher-than-expected spectrum costs in Germany’s controversial 5G auction could ripple across the rest of Europe, forcing more telcos to share networks in the region.

Network-sharing has been particularly active among Nordic telcos with Tele2 and Telenor...

Bond issues and other refinancing activities in Europe are expected to stay the course next year despite economic uncertainty, especially among telcos participating in 5G spectrum auctions.

This is largely due to...

The Big Data revolution has helped grow Spire’s fleet to 76 in-orbit satellites, and the Californian venture is keen to add more to meet growing demand for its weather forecasting, maritime analytics, and aircraft tracking services. The venture has raised more than US$140m since being founded in 2012 to build one of the world’s largest constellations, and revenues began covering capex in the last 18 months.

We interview CEO Peter Platzer to learn more about the newspace opportunity from a business that was there at its...

The prospect of increasing revenues in the 5G world, growing focus on commercial operations and the expansion of the oil & gas market exemplifies the IoT nanosat market amid a raft of launches.

Astrocast is ‘almost ready’ to kick off a…

The global TMT sector is expected to contribute significantly to a robust 2019 IPO pipeline, despite concerns around economic and political uncertainties, such as Brexit and US-China trade tensions.

Analysts believe certain emerging markets, such as Central Asia, are more likely to see telecoms IPOs in later 2019, as Spain-based Telefónica cancels its London Stock exchange listing...

A new age in space is aborning as three European companies have announced the latest partnership in laser-based optical communications for smallsat missions and space services.

The deal involving GomSpace, KSAT and TESAT comes amid the potential for a major acquisition…

Infracos building outdoor small cell networks may see lower-than-expected investment returns as carriers become less dependent on third-party vendors with their own networks.

Small cells are a critical element of 5G deployment, and the market is expected to...