Satellite and non-terrestrial networks: LEO constellations, direct-to-device, and satellite broadband economics.
T-Mobile US this week announced a major expansion of T-Satellite with Starlink, bringing satellite data connectivity for popular apps to dozens more smartphones. Powered by 650+ Starlink Direct to Cell (D2C) Satellites, T-Satellite customers can now use their phones to access essential off-the-grid apps like WhatsApp, AllTrails, AccuWeather, Google Maps,… Read More »T-Mobile US Announces Data Transmission over Starlink
Yesterday, T-Mobile US fulfilled its satellite service plans, partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink service to deliver texting and data transfer services. We are very bullish on this offering as it represents a significant expansion in territory that is covered, while simultaneously reducing the need for rural towers. We believe the capital… Read More »T-Mobile US announces Texting and Data from Space using T-Satellite
Usually, Telecom and wireless RAN are the main topics for the MWC-Las Vegas show, but at this year’s show, what caught our eye was indoor cellular, satellite, and data center networking. It was surprising that telecom heavyweights like Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, and Cisco did not attend. But we love going… Read More »MWC Las Vegas Themes: Indoor Cellular, Satellite and Data Center
SpaceX’s Starlink and Other Future LEO Services Are Emerging Disruptors to Rural Markets Incline Village, NEV.– Sept. 10, 2024 – A newly released report by 650 Group, a leading Market Intelligence Research firm for communications, campus, data center, and cloud markets, provides unique insight into the Broadband Satellite Market. The… Read More »Low Earth Orbit Satellite Broadband Taking Share from Fixed Broadband; According to 650 Group
SD-WAN router company Peplink became an Authorized Technology Provider for Starlink. The initial application of Peplink routers is on cruise ships, where its advanced hardware accepts links from multiple Starlink satellite terminals on large cruise ships, enabling over 1 Gbps capacity. Peplink had been working with Starlink hardware and made… Read More »Starlink and Peplink Partner To Offer Maritime SD-WAN
Earlier this year, AST SpaceMobile completed a 4G call but on September 8, it completed a 5G call on AT&T spectrum. What’s important about this achievement is that the call was made to an unmodified Samsung smartphone. Download speeds of 14 Mbps were achieved. We see AST’s demonstration as proof… Read More »AST SpaceMobile Successfully Completes Space-based 5G Call
SpaceX’s Starlink Takes Early Market Share Lead as Telecom Industry Defines the Role of Emerging Technology for Residential Access Incline Village, NV – Aug. 9, 2023 – A newly released report by 650 Group, a leading Market Intelligence Research firm for communications, campus, data center, and cloud markets, provides unique… Read More »Satellite Broadband to Compete with Traditional PON, Cable, and Fixed Wireless Broadband Access Connectivity; According to 650 Group
