Satellites, Starlink and the race to connect Africa

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Guest authors

Connectivity in Africa has been a hot topic for decades, often framed as a bastion of opportunity due to the continent’s immense population still awaiting digital access.

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Bahrain launches public consultation on D2D services

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October 14, 2025
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The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain late last week announced the launch of a public consultation on what it calls a landmark proposal to authorise satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services in Bahrain.

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EchoStar taps MDA Space to build LEO sats for new D2D network

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August 4, 2025
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Satellite communications firm EchoStar is moving ahead with plans to join the global direct-to-device (D2D) satellite race via a new LEO satellite constellation, and has awarded an initial US$1.3 billion contract to MDA Space to help build it.

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Silvers highlights mmWave and satcoms at MWC 2024

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February 26, 2024
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Sivers Semiconductors is showcasing its mmWave portfolio of 5G mmWave, unlicensed 5G, and satellite communications products at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024.

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