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EU proposes 2-GHz mobile-satellite spectrum rules with heavy EU-industry preference, limiting Starlink/Amazon access

The European Commission is drafting rules for the renewal and award of 2-GHz mobile satellite spectrum, reserving roughly two-thirds for renewal next year and setting a large preference for EU companies. Non-EU bidders—including Starlink and Amazon—could compete for only a third under conditions designed to protect EU digital sovereignty.

2026-05-27T02:41:35.125225-07:00

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Viasat’s SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft as airlines modernize cockpit connectivity

2026-05-26T09:49:01.469367-07:00

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US Space Force awards $437.6M Protected Tactical Satcom-Global contracts to Viasat and SES through 2029

2026-05-22T16:31:01.439487-07:00

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Viasat completes direct-to-device (D2D) demonstration in Uzbekistan with companion-device satellite connectivity

2026-05-22T11:25:02.947996-07:00

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EU proposes 2-GHz mobile-satellite spectrum rules with heavy EU-industry preference, limiting Starlink/Amazon access The European Commission is drafting rules for the renewal and award of 2-GHz mobile satellite spectrum, reserving roughly two-thirds for renewal next year and setting a large preference for EU companies. Non-EU bidders—including Starlink and Amazon—could compete for only a third under conditions designed to protect EU digital sovereignty.

2026-05-27T02:41:35.125225-07:00

EU proposes 2-GHz mobile-satellite spectrum rules with heavy EU-industry preference, limiting Starlink/Amazon access

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Viasat’s SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft as airlines modernize cockpit connectivity Viasat says its SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) cockpit communications service is now installed on 1,000 aircraft globally. The milestone reflects accelerating carrier adoption of aero satcom as operational and air-traffic communications requirements shift toward more robust, purpose-built inflight connectivity solutions.

2026-05-26T09:49:01.469367-07:00

Viasat’s SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft as airlines modernize cockpit connectivity

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US Space Force awards $437.6M Protected Tactical Satcom-Global contracts to Viasat and SES through 2029 The U.S. Space Force awarded Viasat and SES combined $437.6 million to build communications satellites for Protected Tactical Satcom–Global, a network intended to resist jamming and cyber attacks. The program replaces vulnerable single-satellite architectures with four new GEO satellites under contracts through 2029.

2026-05-22T16:31:01.439487-07:00

US Space Force awards $437.6M Protected Tactical Satcom-Global contracts to Viasat and SES through 2029

Via Satellite

Viasat completes direct-to-device (D2D) demonstration in Uzbekistan with companion-device satellite connectivity Viasat says it has completed a D2D demonstration in Uzbekistan spanning two mass-market Android smartphones: one connected to the service via a companion device using satellite connectivity, and the other using a traditional terrestrial cellular network. The company shared application-based messaging results from the test.

2026-05-22T11:25:02.947996-07:00

Viasat completes direct-to-device (D2D) demonstration in Uzbekistan with companion-device satellite connectivity

Space Intel Report

Space42 eyes “massive” $50B direct-to-device opportunity with Equatys JV buildout Space42 says its planned Equatys direct-to-device (D2D) joint venture with Viasat offers a “massive” $50-billion market opportunity. The company characterizes Equatys as a D2D constellation builder and expects to name it within weeks.

2026-05-20T10:39:54.772835-07:00

Space42 eyes “massive” $50B direct-to-device opportunity with Equatys JV buildout

SpaceNews.com

Viasat wins $307M Space Systems Command contract for U.S. Marine Corps satellite communications services The Space Systems Command’s commercial space office awarded Viasat a $307 million contract to provide satellite communications services for the U.S. Marine Corps. The deal underscores continued U.S. reliance on commercial satcom providers to deliver deployable communications capability to warfighters.

2026-05-09T10:03:29.555594-07:00

Viasat wins $307M Space Systems Command contract for U.S. Marine Corps satellite communications services

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Viasat to launch in-flight connectivity “quality metrics” framework beyond raw network speed Viasat says inflight connectivity performance should be measured using quality metrics—not speed alone—as airline expectations evolve. The company is preparing to launch a satcom “in-flight quality metrics” approach intended to better describe user experience and service performance for onboard Wi‑Fi procurement and operations.

2026-05-06T01:35:19.736368-07:00

Viasat to launch in-flight connectivity “quality metrics” framework beyond raw network speed

Aviation Week

Viasat expands Velaris ecosystem with Galaxy 1 Communications and L2 Aviation to certify AAM/eVTOL satellite connectivity avioni Viasat says L2 Aviation has joined its Velaris ecosystem via Galaxy 1 Communications to apply avionics integration and certification expertise for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aircraft. The partnership is aimed at turning satellite connectivity from an installable service into certified, deployable AAM capability.

2026-05-04T18:10:21.267681-07:00

Viasat expands Velaris ecosystem with Galaxy 1 Communications and L2 Aviation to certify AAM/eVTOL satellite connectivity avioni

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EU proposes 2-GHz mobile-satellite spectrum rules with heavy EU-industry preference, limiting Starlink/Amazon access

Viasat’s SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft as airlines modernize cockpit connectivity

US Space Force awards $437.6M Protected Tactical Satcom-Global contracts to Viasat and SES through 2029

Viasat completes direct-to-device (D2D) demonstration in Uzbekistan with companion-device satellite connectivity

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