Tag: telecommunications

AST SpaceMobile Delays Satellite Service Launch to 2027 Following Blue Origin Rocket Explosion

AST SpaceMobile postpones its satellite connectivity service to 2027 after a Blue Origin rocket explosion disrupts its launch plans.

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SpaceX Sets New Half-Year Record Launching Nearly 1,600 Starlink Satellites

In the first half of 2026, SpaceX deployed 1,589 Starlink satellites, surpassing its previous record from 2025.

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Russian Officials Confirm No Charges for Foreign Internet Traffic

Russian authorities have announced they will not impose fees on foreign internet traffic, maintaining current access policies.

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Russian Ministry of Digital Development Proposes New Measures to Combat Telecom Fraud

Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development suggests notifying users of mass calls and tightening restrictions on children’s SIM cards to fight fraud.

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Chinese Firms Achieve 51.3 Tbps Data Transmission Over 206 km Single Optical Fiber

Chinese companies demonstrated 51.3 Tbps data transfer over hollow-core fiber across 206 km without signal regeneration.

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Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium Communications, Expanding Satellite Network Capabilities

Rocket Lab announces acquisition of Iridium Communications, gaining 80 satellites and aiming to enhance global satellite connectivity.

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SpaceX Aims to Compete with Major US Carriers by Launching Starlink Mobile Service

SpaceX plans to transform Starlink into a retail mobile operator, entering the US market dominated by Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.

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Reliance Jio Plans Satellite Internet Network to Rival Starlink in India

Reliance Jio aims to launch a low-earth orbit satellite network to provide internet across India, positioning itself against Starlink.

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Huawei Launches Licensing Program for Wi-Fi 7 Patents to Support Industry Adoption

Huawei introduces a new licensing program for its Wi-Fi 7 patents and expands involvement in the Sisvel Wi-Fi Multimode patent pool.

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AST SpaceMobile Launches Three BlueBird Satellites Simultaneously, Accelerating Global Internet Ambitions

AST SpaceMobile deployed BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 in a single launch, advancing its satellite network for direct smartphone connectivity.

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AST SpaceMobile Schedules Launch of Three BlueBird Broadband Satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9

AST SpaceMobile will deploy three BlueBird satellites via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to expand direct mobile broadband coverage globally.

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India Raises Security Concerns, Delays Starlink Launch Amid Geopolitical Tensions

India suspends approval for Starlink over security fears tied to potential military use in international conflicts.

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