Musk warns SpaceX satellite launch could 'go wrong'

13 May 2019 | Laurence Doe

Elon Musk has warned that “much will likely go wrong" during the first SpaceX StarLink constellation satellite launch, which is currently scheduled for May 15.

Australia’s Sky and Space orders new satellites for global IoT network 

13 May 2019 | Alan Burkitt-Gray

Australian nano-satellite company Sky and Space Global is moving ahead with a plan to build a global coverage network.

Axiata and Telenor in talks to merge Asian operations

07 May 2019 | Natalie Bannerman

Telenor Group and Axiata Group Berhad are in talks to merge their business operations in Asia.

Apax and Warburg on a clear route to Inmarsat deal after rival burns up

30 April 2019 | Alan Burkitt-Gray

A consortium involving Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus plus two Canadian pension funds seems clear to buy Inmarsat after a rival group withdrew without bidding.

ITW 2019: Agenda Revealed

26 April 2019 | Jason McGee-Abe

The key to success in today’s fast-paced telecommunications industry is to adapt quickly to change, and provide cutting-edge solutions in order to grow.

Capacity Middle East 2019: Highlights

25 April 2019 |

Capacity Middle East is the largest carrier event in the Middle East, bringing together more than 1,700 attendees from organisations representing voice, data, SMS, data centres, peering, over-the-top service providers (OTTs) & content providers, internet service providers and network infrastructure providers.

Teleglobal delivers rural connectivity in Indonesia via SES Networks

25 April 2019 | Natalie Bannerman

Teleglobal will use SES Networks’ managed data services and the SES-12 satellite to deliver broadband internet access to rural communities in Indonesia.

Telkom Kenya names Steve Okeyo as MD of mobile division

23 April 2019 | Natalie Bannerman

Telkom Kenya has appointed Steve Okeyo as the new managing director of its mobile division, succeeding Amer Atwi who has been with the company since 2016.

Tata names Pathmal Gunawardana as head of Americas

17 April 2019 | Natalie Bannerman

Tata Communications has appointed Pathmal Gunawardana as its new head of Americas.

NTT to set up international HQ in London

16 April 2019 | Natalie Bannerman

NTT Group is planning on setting up a new company in London to manage the company’s overseas operations.

Kacific signs 15-yr connectivity deal with Tonga Satellite

15 April 2019 | Jason McGee-Abe

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has signed a 15-year agreement with Tonga Satellite, a Tongan government company, to provide high speed broadband via satellite to the Pacific Island nation.

Are we there yet? Industry sees 5G on the horizon

15 April 2019 | Alan Burkitt-Gray

When people have been talking about 5G for so long it’s hard to recognise that the biggest innovation in the industry is almost here. It’s not a reality yet – the early examples are really proofs of concept – but it’s coming, as Claudia Nemat, Deutsche Telekom’s board member for technology and innovation, says.