The threat of natural disasters makes the case for space comms, operator says

$155 million investment from telcos and search company

Lynk signs a deal with Vodafone Cook Islands, Starlink signs Telefónica, and OneWeb partners with IP Access International

Will add 595 5G sites by March 2024

Companies unable to come to an agreement after months of negotiations

Are we headed for another spectrum spat?

Vodafone engineers also participated in the 'industry first' call

More direct-to-cell satellite deals

Another telco on-board with LEO satellite company

iPhone maker helping satellite firm expand constellation

Follows partnership with TIM Brasil last month

Direct-to-phone satellite firm testing services in Brazil

But company looks to monetize operations earlier with amended design

BlueWalker 3 satellite to launch later this year to test direct-to-smartphone connectivity

Telesat may reduce Lightspeed constellation size as Rivada announces plans for 600-satellite fleet