Satellite Connectivity
AST Networks Launches Phase2 Satellite Connectivity Service
AST Networks has launched Phase2, a satellite connectivity service powered by Eutelsat OneWeb, offering flexible data plans and secure private networking.
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Amazon Agrees $11.6 Billion Deal to Acquire Globalstar
Amazon agreed to acquire Globalstar for $11.6 billion to expand its satellite connectivity services. The deal includes a parallel agreement with Apple to power satellite services on iPhones and Apple Watch devices.
Amazon to Acquire Globalstar, Become iPhone’s Primary Satellite Provider
Amazon announced plans to acquire Globalstar for $11.6 billion and become the primary satellite provider for iPhones and Apple Watches, marking a major expansion in direct-to-device satellite connectivity.
IoT Satellite Connectivity and 5G Convergence Open New Use Cases, Experts Say at MWC26
Experts at MWC26 Barcelona said IoT satellite connectivity combined with 5G is expanding use cases from emergency vehicle calls to cattle tracking. Specialists from Deutsche Telekom, Verizon Business, and Skylo Technologies addressed certification, cost, and coverage challenges.
stc group and AST SpaceMobile join forces at FII9 to deliver space-based wireless connectivity
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 October 2025: stc group, a leading digital enabler, has signed a strategic agreement with AST SpaceMobile, a U.S.-based satellite communications company, on Day 2 of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) to develop space-based telecommunications services. The global investment event, hosted at Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, brings together international leaders, […]