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Inmarsat

GB
commercialFounded 1979
London, England, United Kingdom
www.viasat.com
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MediaTek is working with Inmarsat GEO satellites to support 0.005 kg innovation across multiple markets including smartphones.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralApr 17, 2023MediaTek + Inmarsat join forces on two-way, SATCOM direct to smartphones, IOT devices + cars

The MediaTek 0.005 kg NTN technology is operating on Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band satellite network as part of the collaboration.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipApr 13, 2023MediaTek and Inmarsat Partner to Enable Two-Way Satellite Communications for Smartphones and IoT Devices

MediaTek contributes to 3GPP NTN standards and provides 0.005 kg NTN technology used in the MediaTek–Inmarsat collaboration.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralApr 13, 2023MediaTek and Inmarsat Partner to Enable Two-Way Satellite Communications for Smartphones and IoT Devices

On 2023-04-12, Inmarsat and Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek planned to jointly develop technologies to enable more mass market devices to connect directly to Inmarsat’s satellite network.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipApr 12, 2023Inmarsat and MediaTek expand direct-to-device partnership

Inmarsat operates satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO).

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralApr 12, 2023Inmarsat and MediaTek expand direct-to-device partnership

Sealift extended its agreement with Inmarsat in 2021 by signing five of its vessels up to Fleet Hotspot.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipApr 4, 2023Sealift Incorporated’s crew connectivity achieved by Inmarsat’s Fleet Hotspot

The Inmarsat Space Sustainability Report, produced in partnership with AstroAnalytica, revealed more than 10,000,000 kg of satellite and rocket objects are currently in Earth orbit.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralApr 4, 2023Major space companies call on governments to adopt ‘highway code’ to combat space junk

Viasat hopes to gain regulatory approvals 2023 to acquire Inmarsat.

Mentioned as: inmarsatNarrative LegalMar 29, 2023SES confirms Intelsat merger talks

Viasat announced its deal to acquire Inmarsat in November 2021.

Mentioned as: inmarsatNarrative GeneralMar 29, 2023SES confirms Intelsat merger talks

RBC Signals operates as a communication-as-a-service company that uses satellites and intersatellite links such as Inmarsat’s Data Relay Service.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipMar 16, 2023Intersatellite optical links will shake up the ground segment. But how soon and how fast is anyone’s guess.

ESA developed the Iris system in partnership with UK-based satellite communication company Inmarsat.

Mentioned as: InmarsatTechnical ProductMar 12, 2023ITA Airways satellite-enabled flights with ESA’s Iris system

The combined Inmarsat and Viasat business will play a role in creating new jobs and delivering the goals of the UK’s National Space Strategy.

Mentioned as: InmarsatTechnical ProductMar 7, 2023CMA provisionally clears Viasat-Inmarsat deal following in-depth review

The combination of Inmarsat and Viasat’s complementary technology and assets will create a business that offers greater capabilities to UK consumers and UK Government customers.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipMar 7, 2023CMA provisionally clears Viasat-Inmarsat deal following in-depth review

British ruggedized handset maker Bullitt unveiled Android smartphones that can connect to L-band satellites operated by Inmarsat and other geostationary operators in partnership with Skylo and MediaTek.

Mentioned as: inmarsatTechnical ProductMar 3, 2023Viasat to enter direct-to-device market with Ligado Networks

Inmarsat operates a global constellation of geostationary L-band satellites and is considering plans for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

Mentioned as: inmarsatTechnical ProductMar 3, 2023Viasat to enter direct-to-device market with Ligado Networks

Inmarsat launched legal action against Ligado on 2022-12-15 over missed payments under the lease agreement and withdrew the lawsuit several weeks later.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralMar 3, 2023Viasat to enter direct-to-device market with Ligado Networks

Viasat is seeking to expand its satellite connectivity services globally with its upcoming ViaSat-3 constellation and plans to buy Inmarsat.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipMar 3, 2023Viasat to enter direct-to-device market with Ligado Networks

Viasat and Inmarsat announced their proposed deal in November 2021.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralMar 1, 2023UK provisionally clears Viasat’s Inmarsat acquisition

The in-depth competition investigations make completing the Viasat-Inmarsat deal by 2023-03-08 unlikely.

Mentioned as: InmarsatOrg RelationshipMar 1, 2023UK provisionally clears Viasat’s Inmarsat acquisition

The proposed acquisition of Inmarsat by Viasat is expected to play a role in creating new jobs and delivering the goals of the UK’s National Space Strategy.

Mentioned as: InmarsatNarrative GeneralMar 1, 2023Viasat and Inmarsat Statement on CMA Phase II Investigation Provisional Findings
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