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Signal for Every Indian: Vi’s Big Step with Satellite Connectivity

Telecom Talk

based company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites. This step aligns with our vision to deliver next-generation connectivity solutions to every corner of the country,” a Vi spokesperson said.

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Vodafone and AST spacemobile launch European satellite broadband comp 

Total Telecom

News This week, Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have announced a new joint venture, SatCo, to bring space-based mobile broadband to Europe. The collaboration is set to deliver mobile broadband directly to users without requiring additional hardware or software. Join us at Connected North, 23-24 April in Manchester.

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Broadband providers are shifting focus from speed to experience

Total Telecom

Interview As homes and businesses become increasingly connected, with more devices and higher requirements, quality of experience is becoming a key selling point for broadband service providers. billion CMA questions Vodafone–Three merger after second probe

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Building Better Broadband: Why LEO Satellites and Hybrid Solutions Work Best Together

Broadband Breakfast

While some industry leaders have voiced skepticism and insist on relaying geostationary orbit satellites, many feel LEO could solve challenges in connecting the world’s most isolated areas. Yet that proximity addresses only one piece of the rural‑connectivity puzzle; deeper structural hurdles remain.

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Building the UK’s digital infrastructure based on tomorrow’s needs

Total Telecom

This is the question at the heart of the UKs connectivity ambitions. However, as the demand for low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity accelerates, this delay could actually work towards the UKs advantage. A decade or two ago, it would have been almost impossible to work entirely remotely, because of the poor connection speed.

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Russian drone in Ukraine allegedly Starlink-equipped

Telecoms Tech News

A Russian drone shot down over Ukraine appears to have been equipped with hardware from Elon Musk’s space broadband service, Starlink. The claims, which include photographs of wreckage bearing a Starlink logo, were published by Ukrainian outlet Defence Express.

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Vodafone achieves first space video call using regular smartphones

Telecoms Tech News

The landmark call showcases a technological marvel: the ability to deliver a full mobile broadband experience directly from satellites to unmodified smartphones. Unlike current satellite-based services, which often require expensive hardware like specialised satellite phones or dishes, Vodafones new.

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