African space strategies are again in the news after last week’s reports of the latest satellite launch in Algeria and the announcement of plans for the launch of Senegal’s second satellite some time this year.
At Mobile World Congress 2025 on Monday, UAE-based Space42’s satellite mobility arm Thuraya launched its latest hybrid 5G-satellite smartphone, Thuraya One, as it continues to position itself in the direct-to-device (D2D) satellite space.
Recent satellite internet news coming out of Latin America and India is a reminder that Starlink isn’t having things entirely its own way when it comes to satellite internet.
Satellite operator Sateliot, which says it is the first company to operate a constellation of 5G NB-IoT satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), has announced a boost to its satellite deployment plans, along with preparations to launch its commercial servi…
