Europe’s IRIS² Mega-Constellation Takes Flight: Inside the €15.6 Billion Satellite Network Reshaping Global Connectivity
Europe's ambitious IRIS² satellite initiative is rapidly moving from blueprint to hardware, with hundreds of LEO and MEO satellites and billions in industrial contracts now in motion. The program represents…
From Ocean Floors to Low Earth Orbit: Why Telcos Are Racing to Build the AI-Era Network
A new wave of AI-driven traffic demands is pushing telecommunications companies into an unprecedented physical network buildout — from deep-sea fiber cables to low Earth orbit satellite constellations. Telcos are…
Amazon’s 3,236-Satellite Kuiper Constellation Redefines the D2D Race — And It’s Courting Telcos to Do It
Amazon's ambitious Project Kuiper LEO satellite constellation is reshaping the direct-to-device landscape by positioning itself not as a telecom disruptor, but as an embedded partner within existing carrier infrastructure. With…
Satellite vs. Terrestrial: Why Space-Based D2D Won’t Dethrone Ground Networks Anytime Soon
Despite billions flowing into satellite direct-to-device connectivity, new industry analysis confirms that low-Earth orbit networks are poised to complement — not replace — traditional terrestrial infrastructure. Here's why the ground…
Mobile Operators Move to Reclaim the Satellite Frontier: The Push for Greater NTN Control
Mobile operators are no longer content to play a passive role in non-terrestrial networks, with new GSMA Intelligence research revealing a strategic shift toward operator-led satellite connectivity. The findings underscore…
