A wave of corporate bond activity is drawing a mixed response from connectivity providers, amid a series of moves in the US by the Federal Reserve Bank to jolt a sluggish economy.

The telecom market is responding in the early stages of the trend with a couple issuances of investment-grade bonds, but the outlook in satellite is…

The FCC has the majority it needs to move forward with an accelerated plan for releasing parts of satellite C-band for terrestrial 5G, after the spectrum’s main holders Intelsat and SES declared their support.

While the display of unity provides some relief for a troubled market, the plan faces other obstacles. Smaller satellite operators are...

Some fair winds in the commercial sectors are diverging from rougher patches in consumer applications of maritime connectivity as satellite attempts to pilot the coronavirus pandemic.

Maritime connectivity is anticipating notable developments in technology, business agreements and data analytics, as Japan looks to go full throttle…

COVID-19 is accelerating digital infrastructure’s transition into a new asset class, and helping fan the flames of M&A rumours such as those surrounding UK-based BT’s Openreach fibre unit.

While Openreach’s CEO dismissed the reported talks, cableco Virgin Media  and MNO O2’s £31bn (US$38.4bn) JV plans have also been adding fuel to the deal-making speculation. “Digital infrastructure is no longer the...

A mixed outlook marks the satellite industry as fundamental questions are asked about its trajectory amid a raft of bankruptcies, the looming C-band auction and the economic downturn.

A problem is what bright sides for revenue growth will surface as formerly robust sectors for satellite connectivity such as…

Connectivity Business speaks with Intelsat CEO Steve Spengler about how the fleet operator’s financial restructuring will position it for growth as satellite and terrestrial ecosystems converge.

As well as substantially reducing its near-US$15bn debt mountain to invest in innovation and growth, the restructuring paves the way for an accelerated release of certain C-band frequencies for 5G. Intelsat is carrying out business as usual throughout the process, albeit against the backdrop of an economy-hurting global pandemic. Today, the company launched a new managed service for cellular backhaul, where demand has been surging as COVID-19 accelerates the need for more connectivity in more places...

Midnight for the long-awaited shakeout in smallsat launch might be swinging closer to realisation amid several developments in the industry and the economic downturn.

Activity involving players that include satellite operator OneWeb, established launch provider SpaceX and nascent smallsat launcher Virgin Orbit will affect investors…

Spending and innovation on superfast and reliable connectivity including last-mile segments are seeing a boost as demand for broadband increases amid the coronavirus.

Connectivity providers are adapting to the pandemic by accelerating speedy networks such as 5G and alternatives…

Connectivity Business compiles the most notable M&A and financing deals across the various segments of the industry including mandated bankers and advisors.

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As many parts of the world begin to relax COVID-19 quarantine restrictions, satellite launch sites are ramping up operations to unfreeze business cases and unclog pressured supply chains.

Arianespace’s site in French Guiana plans to reopen in June after being closed since 16 March, while those that continued to operate – under caveats – such Cape Canaveral in the US are accelerating work after missions faced...

Network and data centre strategies in fixed and other sectors of terrestrial connectivity are generating activity as the coronavirus drives a surge in broadband traffic.

The crisis, however, is also battering the mobility segment as people stay home from workplaces and…

European technology giant Thales unveiled global crisis adaption measures in April to combat COVID-19, including a further €2bn (US$2.17bn) syndicated credit facility.

Connectivity Business speaks with Hervé Derrey, Thales Alenia Space’s recently appointed CEO, to learn more about how the group’s satellite side is weathering the storm...

C-band progress in the US will offer some relief for the connectivity supply chain, which has been battling long-running strains that are being worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. With plans to substantially reduce its near-US$15bn legacy debt burden with a Chapter 11 restructuring, amid commitments for US$1bn in new financing, satellite operator Intelsat is clearing the way to meet the FCC’s roadmap for releasing parts of the spectrum for terrestrial 5G.

Recent results from satellite maker Maxar also suggest payloads are already being ordered to meet the regulator’s accelerated timeframe, providing stimulus that will help some steps in the value chain more than others...