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Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle
Unified Communications

Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle

Drivers in remote areas could soon stay connected as satellite voice and messaging move into BMW's built-in infotainment system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Viasat launches ViaSat-3 F3 to boost Asia-Pacific links
Space

Viasat launches ViaSat-3 F3 to boost Asia-Pacific links

Extra capacity for airlines, ships and remote broadband users in Asia-Pacific is expected later this year after the satellite’s deployment and testing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
ALL.SPACE Hydra wins Viasat GX nod for defence use
Managed Services

ALL.SPACE Hydra wins Viasat GX nod for defence use

ALL.SPACE's Hydra terminal secures Viasat GX defence certification and modem tie-up, boosting resilient Ka-band links in harsh theatres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Viasat survey shows surge in industrial D2D IoT demand
Digital Transformation

Viasat survey shows surge in industrial D2D IoT demand

Viasat survey finds 91% of industrial IoT decision-makers plan to add satellite-powered D2D connectivity within 18 months despite cost fears.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN for IoT in remote regions
Agricultural Technology

Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN for IoT in remote regions

Myriota has unveiled HyperPulse, a 5G satellite network offering global IoT connectivity for remote sectors like agriculture and mining with low latency and high data.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT – the catalyst for progression, or a Mexican standoff?
Space

3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT – the catalyst for progression, or a Mexican standoff?

Amid a lowered cost to develop satellite networks, questions arise as to whether 3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT will serve as a progression catalyst or incite standstill tensions.

By Alastair Macleod • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Viasat and Safran to launch game-changing InRange telemetry system
Space

Viasat and Safran to launch game-changing InRange telemetry system

Viasat and Safran Data Systems join forces to revolutionise space launch with groundbreaking telemetry system, InRange.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Mobile satellite services driving satellite communication market
Space

Mobile satellite services driving satellite communication market

The satellite communication market is expected to reach a sum of US$192.09 billion by 2032, according to a new report from analyst firm Fact.MR.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
Intelsat appoints Gaurav Kharod as the Regional Vice President of Asia Pacific
Network Infrastructure

Intelsat appoints Gaurav Kharod as the Regional Vice President of Asia Pacific

Intelsat appoints Gaurav Kharod as the regional VP for its APAC region to drive growth and innovative solutions with his satellite expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

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Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services
Unified Communications

Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services

A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Keysight to provide payload solution for 1st SWISSto12 HummingSat
Unified Communications

Keysight to provide payload solution for 1st SWISSto12 HummingSat

The solution will validate the Ku band bent-pipe transceiver payload to deliver broadcast services for media and telecom companies.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023