Tuvalu Telecommunications has selected Eutelsat to deliver satellite connectivity in the Tuvalu Islands
The Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation (TTC) has signed a contract with Eutelsat to lease capacity from the EUTELSAT 172B satellite in order to support corporate networks for government offices and major enterprises of Tuvalu.
The TTC has signed a multi-year agreement with Eutelsat to leverage the satellite capacity and further enhance the connectivity in the islands. Find out more here.
Satellite connectivity is bridging the communication gap, especially in island nations where communication technology is limited by geography. Companies such as Eutelsat, which has a prominent presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, are now extending their business in the Pacific.
Kacific Broadband Satellites has also contributed to bridging the communication gap in the Pacific island nations using satellite communication technology. The company also received recognition for its satellite connectivity work during the pandemic.
While Kacific’s technology and services have improved connectivity for civil markets in the Pacific, the company is now also expanding its new technologies in various commercial verticals. Kacific recently launched an enterprise backup service in the Asia Pacific region designed to provide a high data transfer rate. For more information on Kacific’s enterprise back up services click here.
Considering the growing demand for satellite communications for remote connectivity and the enterprise market, the mobility sector is also emerging as one of the highest consumers of satellite resources. Our next stories provide an extended outlook of satellite connectivity in the aviation and maritime sector.
Southwest Airlines to provide connectivity for new aircraft using Viasat’s in-flight connectivity service
Southwest Airlines has selected Viasat's next-generation Ka-band satellite in-flight connectivity (IFC) system to be installed on new aircraft.
The IFC system will be installed later in 2022 on the new aircraft. Utilizing this service, Southwest Airlines aims to provide internet connection onboard, including the ability to stream content and entertainment, watch live television, and access social media platforms, for its customers. Find out more here.
Viasat is a prominent satellite operator specializing in the mobility market; both for commercial and defense verticals. The company’s signature Ka-band connectivity service is currently utilized by multiple commercial airlines across the world.
The upcoming satellite, ViaSat-3, will help the company to expand its commercial activities across the mobility market sectors. The ViaSat-3 constellation will reportedly cover North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. And each of the satellites is expected to deliver at least 1Tbps. With this extended coverage, Viasat plans to cast a wide net over the mobility market for the future. Find out more here.
Singtel unveils new maritime satellite-based connectivity platform
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) has launched iSHIP, a maritime smart value-added service providing satellite-enabled connectivity and digital services for the maritime industry.
The iSHIP will reportedly provide ship managers and owners with greater visibility of their resources and operations, enabling better crew wellbeing, vessel safety, and operational efficiency. Find out more here.
Under theae plans, with iSHIP customers will be able to select the combination of digital services they need with the assurance of Singtel’s end-to-end support, from initial provisioning and onboarding, scaling resources to resolving any technical or service issues encountered. As per the applications in maritime, iSHIP is designed by considering five important elements - Connect, Care, Operations, Crew, and Security. For more information on iSHIP click here.
Satellite demand in maritime significantly decreased due to the global lockdown. But as industries have gradually returned to more normal operations, the demand for satellite connectivity in the maritime market has returned.
As another example, an Israeli satellite operator, Spacecom, has announced that it has received its first maritime satellite contract. Spacecom has an established presence in the media, broadcasting, and other commercial markets.
With its latest contract, the operator has now successfully extended its satellite services to the maritime market. According to the company, this maritime satellite connectivity contract is a multi-million-dollar project. For information on the contract click here.
Other updates in the space and satellite market include:
- Microsoft has selected Solstar Space as a Startups Partner. In this program, Solstar plans to leverage Azure’s IoT Hub to enable customers to interact with assets in space via API or web interface. Find out more here.
- Global Plastic Watch, a new tool developed by Minderoo Foundation has identified thousands of waste sites across 25 countries for the first time using advanced satellite data technology and machine learning (ML) to measure piles of plastic waste from space. For more information on Global Plastic Watch click here.
- Rivada Space Networks is to contribute towards creating an Open Access Platform for the ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition to help bridge the digital divide. Find out more here.
- Indonesia’s Maritime Ministry is preparing an integrated satellite-based system for fishing operations surveillance. For more information on this programme click here.
- OneWeb and Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve connectivity services across Europe and Latin America. For more information on this MoU click here.
- Mynaric and Airbus U.S. Space & Defense have signed a contract to host Mynaric’s CONDOR Mk2 terminal for space-based laser communication on the International Space Station’s (ISS) functional testbed, Bartolomeo. Find out more here.
- Uganda’s PearlAfricaSat-1 satellite is set to launch in August 2022. For more information on this satellite click here.
- ASTERRA, one of the largest purchasers of data from Argentina’s SAOCOM 1A and SAOCOM 1B satellites, is now expanding in the Latin America and Caribbean regions. Find out more here.
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