Focus: 5G

Swarm Technologies is making quite a buzz in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). With seven satellites already orbiting and 150 planned total, the ambitious company has made big financial strides in...

In-flight internet provider SmartSky Networks closed a total of $104 million in funding, including $75 million in debt commitments from funds managed by the global credit team at BlackRock, and equity...

According to a new report, it is predicted that the 5G and LTE market grow more to more than $5 billion by 2021. The Private LTE & 5G Network Ecosystem...

Gilat Satellite Networks launched a new backhaul solution designed to support next-generation services, including 5G. Gilat is now further enhancing and optimizing its SkyEdge II-c multi-service platform for 5G capacity, service...

The C-band situation in the United States is once again under the microscope. Respected satellite equity analyst Giles Thorne of Jefferies has released a new report titled “The Orbiter: All Eyes...

In the middle of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) ambitious Space Month initiative in November, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai sat down for an interview with Via Satellite to discuss...

As a spectrum manager in the commercial communications satellite industry, one issue that of daily concern is spectrum interference. With the advent of what I call a new dawn for...

Intelsat joined Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association (GSMA), an organization representing mobile operators worldwide, to help further strengthen the integration of satellite and terrestrial technologies and advance 5G deployments. A shared goal...

Visa and SiriusXM Connected Vehicles Services revealed plans for a new in-vehicle payment solution. The companies are aiming to enhance the way customers spend their time in-vehicle and plan to offer...

In defending its plan to make more midband spectrum available for 5G, the C-Band Alliance is pointing to some deals that have benefited the wireless industry — as well as...