Government Unveils Satcom Reforms for Faster 5G Deployment; Jio, OneWeb Get License Clearance

Government Unveils Satcom Reforms for Faster 5G Deployment; Jio, OneWeb Get License Clearance

The government on Wednesday unveiled new policy reforms for satellite communications services to ease procedures and streamline clearance processes and nudged the telecom industry to substantially speed up the deployment of 5G towers. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the current pace of tower deployment at only 2,500 per week…

ISRO Set for Commercial Launch of 36 OneWeb Broadband Satellites Aboard Heaviest Rocket LVM3-M2

ISRO Set for Commercial Launch of 36 OneWeb Broadband Satellites Aboard Heaviest Rocket LVM3-M2

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to make its maiden commercial launch of 36 broadband communication satellites on-board the space agency’s heaviest rocket Launch Vehicle LVM3-M2, the countdown for which began early on Saturday at Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh. The 43.5 metre tall rocket is scheduled…

ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket to Launch OneWeb’s 36 Broadband Satellites on October 23

ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket to Launch OneWeb’s 36 Broadband Satellites on October 23

ISRO’s heaviest rocket LVM3 will launch British start-up OneWeb’s 36 broadband satellites from the spaceport in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota on October 23, marking the launcher’s entry into the global commercial launch service market. LVM3 was earlier called GSLV Mk III. The launch of ‘LVM3 – M2/OneWeb India-1 Mission’ is scheduled…

Eutelsat, OneWeb Agree to Merge to Rival Elon Musk’s Starink in Fast Growing Broadband Internet Market

Eutelsat, OneWeb Agree to Merge to Rival Elon Musk’s Starink in Fast Growing Broadband Internet Market

French and British satellite operators Eutelsat and OneWeb on Tuesday announced plans to merge and create a “global champion” in the fast-growing broadband internet market, rivalling US giants such as Elon Musk’s Starlink. Eutelsat and OneWeb said in a joint statement they had signed a memorandum of understanding to join…

SoftBank Overseas Business Chief Michel Combes Exits in Latest Churn

SoftBank Overseas Business Chief Michel Combes Exits in Latest Churn

Japan’s SoftBank Group said on Wednesday it has appointed Alex Clavel as chief executive of its SoftBank Group International (SBGI) unit, replacing Michel Combes who leaves after just six months in the role. SoftBank transformed the tech industry with big bets on late-stage startups but the conglomerate has turned over…