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Alaska Airlines selects Starlink for low-latency inflight Wi-Fi

Alaska Airlines selects Starlink for low-latency inflight Wi-Fi
Alaska Air Groups move to deploy SpaceX Starlink across Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines by 2027 signals a decisive pivot to low-latency, LEO-based inflight connectivity for U.S. carriers. Inflight WiFi has moved from perk to productivity platform, and latency not just bandwidth now defines user experience for video conferences, collaboration tools, and gaming. By standardizing on Starlink's low Earth orbit (LEO) network, Alaska is targeting ground-like performance gate-to-gate across regional, narrowbody, and widebody fleets. Alaska cites sub-100 ms latency and up to 500 Mbps per aircraft, enabling real-time messaging, cloud apps, and streaming on multiple devices without gating performance to a handful of users.

Rohde & Schwarz and Taiwan Space Agency deliver a dual-function satellite test chamber

  • Tech News & Insight
  • August 13, 2025
Rohde & Schwarz and Taiwan Space Agency deliver a dual-function satellite test chamber
A new joint solution from Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) and the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) consolidates electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and antenna measurements into a single, production-grade test chamber, signaling a shift in how satellite payloads will be validated for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) and mission-critical services. By integrating both disciplines in one chamber, TASA can validate RF performance, emissions, and immunity under consistent test conditions and configurations, improving time-to-launch and de-risking interoperability with terrestrial networks. The TASA deployment combines R&S hardware, software, and engineering with a locally built Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) reflector to achieve dual-mode EMC and antenna measurements in one chamber.

Nelco & Eutelsat OneWeb to Launch LEO Satellite Internet in India

Nelco & Eutelsat OneWeb to Launch LEO Satellite Internet in India
Tata-owned Nelco has partnered with Eutelsat OneWeb to launch LEO satellite services across India, targeting land, maritime, and aviation sectors. The deal aims to deliver secure, high-speed, low-latency connectivity, support national security, and expand coverage to remote areas. Pending spectrum allocation, Nelco will be ready to offer services once OneWeb’s India network goes live.

T-Mobile T-Satellite Now Open to All Carriers with Starlink Satellite Texting

T-Mobile T-Satellite Now Open to All Carriers with Starlink Satellite Texting
T-Mobile has expanded its Starlink-powered T-Satellite service to all carriers, offering satellite SMS and location sharing in areas with no cellular coverage. Compatible with over 60 devices—including newer iPhones, Samsung, and Google Pixel models—T-Satellite provides off-grid communication for just $10/month. Learn how to sign up and what features are coming next.

5G-Advanced: AI-Powered, Energy-Efficient Networks Ready for 6G

5G-Advanced: AI-Powered, Energy-Efficient Networks Ready for 6G
5G-Advanced is redefining mobile networks through AI-native intelligence, sustainability, and advanced capabilities like XR support, NTN integration, and low-latency industrial IoT. Built on 3GPP Releases 18–20, it enables predictive automation, 30% energy savings, and sets the stage for 6G.

Quasi-Earth Fixed Beam vs. Earth-Moving Beams

Quasi-Earth Fixed Beam vs. Earth-Moving Beams
This article breaks down the core distinctions between Quasi-Earth fixed beams and Earth-moving beams in LEO/MEO satellite networks. It explores their application in both transparent and regenerative NTN architectures, the dynamic association of beams to ground cells, TAC list management, and the implications for UE mobility and network signaling.

FCC Modernizes Satellite Spectrum Rules to Boost Innovation

FCC Begins Review of Decades-Old Spectrum Sharing Rules to Unleash the Power of Space Innovation
The FCC has launched a formal review to modernize its satellite spectrum sharing rules, addressing outdated EPFD limits and enabling more efficient broadband delivery. The proposed changes target the 10.7-12.7 GHz, 17.3-18.6 GHz, and 19.7-20.2 GHz bands, and follow calls from industry leaders like SpaceX for reforms that support next-generation satellite networks. The initiative is expected to enhance competition and fuel U.S. leadership in space innovation.

Japan’s First Satellite Smartphone Call by Rakuten Mobile

Japan’s First Satellite Smartphone Call by Rakuten Mobile
Rakuten Mobile and AST SpaceMobile completed Japan’s first satellite video call using unmodified smartphones in April 2025. This test marks a major advancement toward Rakuten’s Saikyo Satellite Service, set to launch in 2026, which will expand mobile coverage across remote and disaster-prone regions using AST’s LEO satellite network.

AI Pulse: Telecom’s New Frontier

AI Pulse: Telecom's New Frontier - TeckNexus Magazine
AI Pulse: Telecom’s Next Frontier is a definitive guide to how AI is reshaping the telecom landscape — strategically, structurally, and commercially. Spanning over 130 pages, this MWC 2025 special edition explores AI’s growing maturity in telecom, offering a comprehensive look at the technologies and trends driving transformation.

Explore strategic AI pillars—from AI Ops and Edge AI to LLMs, AI-as-a-Service, and governance—and learn how telcos are building AI-native architectures and monetization models. Discover insights from 30+ global CxOs, unpacking shifts in leadership thinking around purpose, innovation, and competitive advantage.

The edition also examines connected industries at the intersection of Private 5G, AI, and Satellite—fueling transformation in smart manufacturing, mobility, fintech, ports, sports, and more. From fan engagement to digital finance, from smart cities to the industrial metaverse, this is the roadmap to telecom’s next era—where intelligence is the new infrastructure, and telcos become the enablers of everything connected.

Reaching the Unreachable: How Satellite-Mobile Convergence Is Reshaping Global Connectivity

Reaching the Unreachable: How Satellite-Mobile Convergence Is Reshaping Global Connectivity
Satellite-mobile convergence is rapidly shifting from niche to mainstream, enabling global mobile coverage through Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). With direct-to-device (D2D) standards now supported by 3GPP Releases 17–19, traditional mobile phones can connect directly to satellites. This development has unlocked use cases in emergency response, smart agriculture, logistics, and IoT—paving the way for a future where 6G, edge AI, and multi-orbit architectures redefine connectivity. Learn how telecoms, enterprises, and regulators are navigating the path to a fully connected planet.

Dynamic Billing for Satellite and NTN by MATRIXX Software

Dynamic Billing for Satellite and NTN by MATRIXX Software
MATRIXX Software introduces dynamic billing support for satellite and non-terrestrial network (NTN) services, enabling telecom operators to expand coverage, monetize emerging LEO partnerships, and unify revenue management. The platform supports flexible commercial models, powering growth in underserved regions and across consumer, enterprise, and wholesale markets.

IoT Convergence: Building Seamless, Scalable Connectivity Across Networks

IoT Convergence: Building Seamless, Scalable Connectivity Across Networks
Connectivity convergence is redefining the Internet of Things by integrating legacy systems, cellular, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, BLE, and satellite networks. From agriculture to logistics, IoT ecosystems are evolving to prioritize seamless communication, modular hardware, and intelligent data handling with edge AI. This article explores how convergence is shifting the focus from hype to practical, scalable deployment—unlocking the true potential of IoT everywhere.
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