The business opportunity of private 5G networks is coming into focus for satellite and terrestrial, driven by manufacturing amid new technologies and partnerships. The private wireless network opportunity is nascent but predicted to grow quickly.

Wireline and satellite operators will continue to advance their own offerings..

The consumer and enterprise markets for maritime connectivity are navigating new tacks as the sector weathers some uncertainty amid the possibility of a major transaction.

Maritime connectivity is likely to see a lift as sales of personal watercraft like yachts are booming…

A streaming future is coming even as OTT connectivity providers coexist with linear TV against the backdrop of the most expensive sports rights in the US landing in both platforms.

The major players are very large, and therefore are not themselves available for acquisition. Given the number of offerings available, however, some assets will likely be up for sale...

Connectivity companies are planning for the impact of the USD100bn American Jobs Plan on broadband, including funding eligibility requirements as well as the potential for shortages and pricing effects.

Passage of an unprecedented broadband stimulus as part of the American Jobs Plan seems more likely than ever, even though...

Mostly buoyant trends underline tech investing amid an uptick in mega-rounds and innovation as the sector offers up ideas amid the increased reliance on technology during the pandemic.

Usually upbeat tech executives, however, are relatively muted regarding some performance measures, including…

Investors are spotting deals for new security services that will deliver mission critical benefits with recent funding rounds creating new cloud security unicorns.

However, cloud security startups face strong competition from established businesses, such as connectivity providers as well as major software vendors...

An increase in IoT connections is translating into growth as several projects on the satellite and terrestrial sides of the sector are started.

IoT is increasingly sharing the investment spotlight with upstarts in areas that include cloud, digital technologies and…

Connectivity companies are taking advantage of historically low interest rates and high levels of investor interest as economic forecasts turn bullish amid the possibility of higher rates.

Bond issues in connectivity have been particularly large in the US as telecom companies worldwide pile into the market...

Funds continue to flow to smallsat launch companies touting disruptive ideas as doubts persist regarding whether there are opportunities sufficient to sustain all of them. Questions about capacity and demand are strong as a crowded market faces questions about the amount of demand. To address doubts, investors expect new launch companies to demonstrate booked orders or letters of intent.

As the sector wrestles with these issues, launches and investor optimism persist...

Connectivity executives will be refining their growth strategies as the US government showers the economy with billions of dollars in stimulus funding and other assistance.

Executives and investors are probably looking at broadband and IoT connectivity strategies, investment in digital hardware and software and the possibility of…

Commercial space operators are seeing gains from the military market amid increasing demands for connectivity as a new space race heats up.

New technology could grow the market beyond what some buoyant predictions expect as uses that include EO and other communications are helping spur demand...

Key 5G wireless providers are underlining plans to integrate C-band spectrum into their expanding networks with growing cash flows as they contend with increased debt loads.

Investors worry that spectrum costs could raise debt loads excessively amid plans announced in February by AT&T to…

Elements of investment strategies of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in commercial space are surfacing amid questions about their components, the potential for duplication and other dynamics.  

In mid-January 2021, asset management company Ark Invest unveiled its Ark Space Exploration ETF fund. The launch comes as... 

The financial outlook for 5G connectivity suggests that mid-band frequencies currently have the upper hand amid an improving position for high-band connectivity.

Recent analyst days highlighted the 5G plans of carriers in the US, delivering insights relevant around the world...