Polsat Plus renews Eutelsat Hotbird slot
POLAND 11:32

Polsat Plus renews Eutelsat Hotbird slot

Eutelsat announced that Poland's Polsat Plus Group renewed their long standing partnership with a new multi-year, multi-transponder contract at Eutelsat's flagship Hotbird video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East. This renewal strengthens the broadcast collaboration started in 1992. It builds on previous multi transponder agreements that have supported expansion of the pay-TV platform Polsat Box and the broadcaster TV Polsat.

Ovzon issues and buys back 764,178 C shares in January for incentive schemes
GLOBAL 11:14

Ovzon issues and buys back 764,178 C shares in January for incentive schemes

Ovzon has announced that its total numbers of shares and votes have increased by 764,178 C shares and 76,418 votes. At the beginning of January, there had been 111.53 million shares and votes each in Ovzon and its share capital had amounted to SEK 11.15 million. The company issued 764,178 C shares this month, lifting the share capital by SEK 76,418, and immediately repurchased them for its 2024 and 2025 incentive schemes.

GCT clinches licence to supply satellite operator with 5G and 4G chipsets
GLOBAL 11:02

GCT clinches licence to supply satellite operator with 5G and 4G chipsets

GCT Semiconductor has agreed a licensing deal to supply its satellite-capable 5G and 4G RF chips to an unnamed client, described as one of the world's largest satcom providers. Under the agreement, GCT's 5G and 4G product can be integrated with the client's user equipment, unlocking high-bandwidth connectivity via both satellite and terrestrial networks. GCT said the deal provides scope for additional chip volumes, with the client committed to leveraging its latest 5G silicon for direct-to-satellite applica

Eutelsat stops sale of ground stations after French govt opposition
FRANCE 09:06

Eutelsat stops sale of ground stations after French govt opposition

Eutelsat has put an end to the disposal of its passive ground infrastructure, after failing to secure approval for the transaction. France's economy and sovereignty minister Roland Lescure stated in a TV interview that he decided to oppose the sale because Eutelsat's ground stations represent a strategic asset. He noted that the antennas also serve the military, highlighting that Eutelsat is Starlink's ‌only European competitor.

Sky Perfect Jsat takes stake in SpeQtral to advance satellite quantum comms
JAPAN 05:44

Sky Perfect Jsat takes stake in SpeQtral to advance satellite quantum comms

Japan's Sky Perfect Jsat has entered into a strategic capital and business partnership with Singapore-based quantum communications company SpeQtral, with the aim of accelerating the commercial deployment of ultra-secure satellite communications based on quantum cryptography. Under the partnership, Sky Perfect Jsat and SpeQtral will work together to advance satellite-based quantum key distribution technologies, targeting early commercial services in the 2030s. 

Rocket Lab launches Korean Earth-imaging satellite
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:22

Rocket Lab launches Korean Earth-imaging satellite

Rocket Lab successfully launched its 81st Electron rocket and second launch in eight days to deploy a satellite for an Earth-observation constellation by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea's leading university dedicated to science and technology. 'Bridging The Swarm' lifted off on 30 January from Rocket Lab's private orbital launch site, Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, to deploy the NeonSat-1A satellite to a 540 km low Earth orbit.

Brazil consults on changes to spectrum plan for digital TV
BRAZIL 29 JAN

Brazil consults on changes to spectrum plan for digital TV

The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has approved a public consultation to update Brazil's Frequency Band Allocation, Destination, and Distribution Plan (PDFF), paving the way for TV 3.0, the next generation of free-to-air television. A key proposal is to allocate the 250 MHz to 322 MHz (300 MHz band) for sound and image broadcasting, facilitating the evolution of Brazil's terrestrial digital TV.

Dish Network signs multi-year contract extension with CSG
UNITED STATES 29 JAN

Dish Network signs multi-year contract extension with CSG

Dish Network has signed a multi-year contract extension with CSG, global provider of business support systems, software and services to the telecoms industry, to continue powering customer service. CSG has managed Dish Network's billing and payment services for 30 years. The CSG SaaS platform will help the satellite TV network with billing, customer care and business optimisation. 

Clarus provides Starlink satellite connectivity to CalMac Ferries
UNITED KINGDOM 29 JAN

Clarus provides Starlink satellite connectivity to CalMac Ferries

Clarus Networks has won a 12-month contract from UK ferry operator CalMac Ferries to provide satellite connectivity, technical support and centralised fleet network management services. The contract was awarded through Public Contracts Scotland. Clarus will provide a pooled Starlink data service across the CalMac fleet, delivering low-latency, high-speed connectivity. CalMac operates 29 routes to over 50 destinations along the west coast of Scotland, with its fleet completing around 136,000 sailings a year.

Finnish govt presents interim review of TUUTTI network security and development project
FINLAND 29 JAN

Finnish govt presents interim review of TUUTTI network security and development project

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communicatioons has announced an interim review of the TUUTTI (Turvallisuutta ja uutta talouskasvua tietoverkoista) project to generate security and new economic growth through communication networks. The review outlines the project's progress and presents the key findings to date.

Arianespace inks Ariane 6 launch contract for two more Galileo satellites
EUROPE 29 JAN

Arianespace inks Ariane 6 launch contract for two more Galileo satellites

Arianespace has secured a new contract for the Ariane 6 launch vehicle to place two additional second‑generation Galileo satellites into orbit. Named Galileo L18, this mission will represent the fifth Ariane 6 launch dedicated to Europe's satellite navigation system. The agreement was signed by EUSPA (the European Union Agency for the Space Programme) on behalf of the European Commission.

Oman signs deal with Astranis for dedicated MicroGEO satellite
OMAN 29 JAN

Oman signs deal with Astranis for dedicated MicroGEO satellite

Oman's MB Group has signed a strategic agreement with US satellite company Astranis Space Technologies to build and operate the MBsat MicroGEO satellite for broadband coverage. This marks the first dedicated MicroGEO communications satellite contracted under Astranis' Block 3 launch with SpaceX later 2026, with service expected to commence by early 2027.

CANADA 29 JAN

Rogers Satellite available for free to customers in Atlantic Canada

Rogers Communications is now including Rogers Satellite with all 5G+ plans for all customers in Atlantic Canada, at no extra cost for up to 24 months. This will help keep customers connected across the region, with traditional mobile networks only covering around 28 percent of Atlantic Canada.

GLOBAL 28 JAN

Vodafone IoT trials NTN integration with Skylo

Vodafone IoT has announced a trial with Skylo Technologies with the aim of offering Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) satellite connectivity services on a commercial basis eventually. They intend to expand reach for Vodafone IoT's customers and enable opportunities for businesses by providing an overlay service to existing cellular connectivity for IoT devices. This will provide multi-national service for sectors such as asset tracking, energy, environmental monitoring and

MAURITANIA 28 JAN

Mauritania opens tender for satellite communication licences

The Mauritania Regulatory Authority (ARE) has launched an international tender to award licences for the provision of mobile satellite communications services and/or the sale of satellite capacity, Ecofin reported. The telecom regulator plans to award two license packages. The first package targets companies operating exclusively geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite systems to provide direct retail services to the public. The second package covers the sale of satellite capacity to operators or public and pri

GLOBAL 28 JAN

Airspan partners NTT/Sky Perfect HAPS venture to deliver 5G ATG maritime awareness

Airspan has unveiled plans to deploy a 5G air-to-ground (ATG) telecoms system as part of a high-altitude platform station (HAPS) project targeting maritime domain awareness. The HAPS platform is being delivered by Airspan's project partner Space Compass, a Japanese joint venture between NTT and Sky Perfect JSAT focused on building an aerial and space-driven computing network driven by telecoms.

EUROPE 28 JAN

SES extends contract to host EGNOS GEO-1 payload to 2030

SES announced that its SES-5 satellite will continue to host the EGNOS GEO‑1 payload until 2030, enabling the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) to maintain high‑precision navigation services for critical applications, including aviation and maritime activities. The contract extension, which also includes the use of SES's ground station facilities, contains an option to prolong the partnership to 2032.

KAZAKHSTAN 28 JAN

Kazakhstan covers 504 villages with satellite internet

A total 504 villages have been covered with satellite internet services in Kazakhstan under the national project 'Accessible Internet', reports Profit.kz. The project was carried out by the Ministry of AI and Digital Development, focusing on sites difficult to cover using fibre-optic lines or mobile base stations. A total 176 vllages were covered over KazSat satellites from 2023, and 326 villages were covered using OneWeb satellite systems, in cooperation with the operator Jusan Mobile.

JAPAN 28 JAN

Sky Perfect Jsat, Mitsubishi and Mitsui form venture for Japan defence satellites

Sky Perfect Jsat, Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsui have established a special purpose company to act as the contracting entity for Japan's Ministry of Defense satellite constellation programme. The new company, Tri-Sat Constellation Co, was formed following the award of the Ministry of Defense's "Satellite Constellation Project" to the consortium in December 2025. The consortium also includes the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Synspective, Axelspace and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace.

CANADA 27 JAN

Telesat, Hanwha partner on satellite communications, maritime systems

Telesat has signed an MoU with S Korean company Hanwha Systems to jointly develop next-generation, sovereign satellite connectivity solutions, as well as user terminals for use with Telesat's Lightspeed LEO satellite network. This follows the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Canadian and S Korean governments to co-operate on next-generation commercial LEO satellite communications and maritime technologies.

GLOBAL 27 JAN

Global fixed broadband subs rise to 1.56 bln in Q3, fibre share tops 73%

The number of fixed broadband subscribers worldwide rose 1.46 percent year-on-year to over 1.56 billion in the third quarter of 2025, with growth slightly below the pace recorded in the same quarter of 2024 but stronger than in the previous three quarters, according to the latest data from Point Topic. Fibre consolidated its position as the dominant access technology, with FTTH/B increasing its share of total fixed broadband lines to 73.1 percent, while satellite and fixed wireless access (FWA) were the onl

GLOBAL 27 JAN

SES credit rating downgraded to 'BBB-' rating at Fitch

Credit ratings agency Fitch has downgraded the global debt rating of satellite operator SES to 'BBB-' from 'BBB', with a stable outlook. The downgrade follows the release of SES's financial results for the nine months to September and primarily reflects lower expectations for EBITDA performance. The agency highlighted the impact on the medium-term outlook of increased competition within the fixed data segment, as well as the merger with Intelsat (completed in July 2025). SES's net leverage ratio is now fore

UNITED KINGDOM 27 JAN

EY study shows Brits concerned by broadband price increases

New research from EY shows that almost two thirds (64%) of UK households are worried about annual broadband price rises. The 'Decoding the Digital Home' study examines UK consumer attitudes to technology, media and telecoms. Most Brits believe that prices are unfair and unreasonable (66%) and hard to understand (48%). 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 27 JAN

Hanwha partners MDA Space for Korean military constellation

MDA Space has signed an MoU with South Korea's Hanwha Systems to explore opportunities to collaborate on the development of Korea's sovereign low Earth orbit (K-LEO) defence constellation, utilising MDA's Aurora software-defined digital satellites. The K-LEO constellation designed to strengthen Korea's sovereign defence capabilities and ensure secure, resilient communications and data services for national security operations.

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