China begins satellite IoT trial programme

Satellite operator SES announced on Wednesday that its second-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) satellite network, O3b mPOWER, is now live and ready to provide satellite broadband services around the world.

Vietnam has reportedly given SpaceX regulatory clearance to establish at least one ground station in the country for its upcoming Starlink pilot offering, which would not only optimise traffic but also enable the government to police it.

Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has reportedly changed its strategy to allocating two unsold satellite orbital slots after last week’s auction failed to attract any bids.