The smart city IoT sector is heading downtown as Europe invests significant money in the sector, investor interest in some segments is strong and projections are bullish.

A key initiative has originated in the EC as it has pledged to spend…

Emerging markets are becoming increasingly complex battlegrounds for satellite operators seeking growth in untapped connectivity markets. While Hughes Network Systems is building partnerships to double down on the consumer broadband opportunity, Avanti Communications is backtracking to the more traditional wholesale model.

US-based Hughes recently partnered with Yahsat of the UAE to bring more than 65Gbps of Ka-band capacity to 95% of Brazil’s population, targeting...

Infrastructure funds’ pursuit of telecoms assets to meet 5G deployment needs is expected to see M&A outpace public offerings within the global telecoms industry for the rest of 2019.

Fibre, data centres and towers remain top acquisition targets, especially those... 

More market realism, regulatory relief and longer flight times point to increasing commercial adoption of drones amid bullish growth projections.

A survey of drone companies found that 55% of respondents are prioritising…

Connectivity investors feel increasingly confident about the US wireless industry as telcos divest declining business – including potentially satellite TV, while cable companies look for ways to tap into the wireless space.

Shares in AT&T and Dish Network were recently boosted on reports claiming they are ...

Telcos are increasingly partnering with cloud network technology suppliers as they are seen as key to enabling highly sought-after converged 5G connectivity services.

British multinational telco BT Group recently picked Juniper Networks of the US to...

What flavour the cocktail of 5G connectivity and satellite communications yields is generating mixed opinions against the backdrop of Asia likely benefitting as an early adopter.

Some regard 5G as hype that will not live up to its billing for satellite, while others see it as a potential cyclone of revenues amid…

The pace of asset divestment is expected to pick up again among telcos across North America and Europe following the recent closure of several 5G spectrum auctions.

In the US, real estate assets remain a top divestment target for...

The strong growth satellite operator SES is enjoying in its SES Networks segment reflects a wider industry shift towards connectivity services.

We spoke to CEO Steve Collar at Satellite 2019 in Washington DC about what comes next, as cloud and edge computing opportunities come into view in a 5G era...

Amazon is unlikely to become a strong fourth US carrier even if it acquires Sprint’s MVNO and certain spectrum assets, according to analysts.

The e-commerce giant with a reputation for disrupting markets was reportedly interested in buying MVNO Boost Mobile from Sprint in May, as well as... 

Type of connectivity, choices in technology and geography are emerging as key factors for driving the burgeoning agricultural IoT market.

These trends are developing as a projection suggests that precision agriculture will see…

The California district court’s ruling that Qualcomm violated antitrust law will boost the possibility for China to be the global 5G leader, according to connectivity experts.

George Mason University’s law professor Adam Mossoff, who is also the founder of Center for The Protection of Intellectual Property (CPIP), told Connectivity Business that it is unusual for a judge to...

An anticipated surge in tower investments during 5G roll-outs is expected to create more connectivity infrastructure sharing opportunities for carriers, several PE companies and towercos said.

Shared infrastructure business model are key to enable MNOs to scale with appropriate capex, particularly since... 

Amazon is likely to spawn a focus on cost discipline, increased competition and speed in data analytics as the tech giant starts its satellite cloud-linked ground business.

Looking ahead, the company plans to have 280 antennas within…

Parts of the C-band Alliance’s (CBA) proposed auction of the frequency portion are likely to materialise as the group’s updated plan takes a leading position in the debate on US spectrum use.

The big advantage of the CBA proposal is that…

US towercos, both private and public, recently voiced support for the proposed US$26bn merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, citing that the pending upsurge in 5G mobile data will primarily drive continued connectivity infrastructure growth.

Since the deal was first announced about a year ago, US regulatory authorities have...

Teleport operators are increasingly pursuing integration with other communication environments as they eye opportunities in 5G and LEO amid markedly increasing satellite capacity spending.

Newtec Group in early May announced that its modems had played a role in the world’s first demonstration of 5G backhaul over a LEO satellite…

Record multiples continue to attract new entrants to the US tower sector, even as existing players warn of the dangers that an increasingly crowded market creates. Could a resolution for the T-Mobile and Sprint wireless merger be the catalyst for a shake-out?

Up until recently carriers have been very active in building out 5G infrastructure to a level not seen since there...

PE firms focusing on traditional telecom infrastructure, such as towers and data centres, are set to diversify their portfolios to meet the needs of the fast-growing NB-IoT market.

Although the low power wide area network (LPWAN) radio technology is still in the nascent stage, it is anticipated to... 

Some differences in partnership strategies among a couple satellite operators are coming into view as these companies target the same goal of enhancing broadband connectivity.

US satellite fleet operator EchoStar has partnerships that go to the core of its strategy, highlighting a difference with…

Spain-based satellite operator Hispasat is looking forward to doubling down on connectivity under new majority owner Red Eléctrica, the Spanish power giant that also owns fibre in the country. Red Eléctrica is paying more than US$1bn to buy a 89.7% stake from Spanish infrastructure group Abertis, which in recent years has refocused on its legacy toll-road business. While Abertis has been moving away from telecoms, Hispasat has been pushing further into the data opportunity with efforts that include adding a LEO layer to its GEO satellite network, and experiments with providing 5G from airships.

We spoke to Hispasat CEO Carlos Espinós Gómez at Satellite 2019 in Washington DC to learn how its sale will empower this growth...

A holistic strategy search and technology are taking off in inflight connectivity (IFC) as Global Eagle Entertainment appears as a potential focus of M&A interest amid Inmarsat’s takeover.

The search for the right business model is ongoing in IFC, with new connectivity…

Concerns of increasingly sophisticated hacking tools, such as AI and machine learning, being used to attack 5G networks has triggered a slew of investments in the cybersecurity space.

While 5G will bring increased downlink speeds for mobile users, it will probably cause more cybersecurity threats as well... 

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...