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Omnispace and MTN will use Omnispace’s two LEO prototype satellites and a medium Earth orbit satellite acquired from ICO 12 years ago to test a network that would use S-band spectrum to keep mobile customers connected outside cell tower coverage.

Mentioned as: ICO North AmericaCapabilityRelationshipsPlanValue 4.6Mar 13, 2024Omnispace to test direct-to-smartphone LEO plans with Africa’s biggest telco

Omnispace plans to deploy satellites using spectrum rights acquired from defunct operator ICO Global for a direct-to-smartphone service.

Mentioned as: ICO GlobalPlanLegalRelationshipsValue 4.0Feb 7, 2023Spectrum strategy divides emerging direct-to-smartphone market

Omnispace purchased ICO’s assets out of bankruptcy, including the one satellite ICO successfully launched in 2001.

Mentioned as: ICO North AmericaRelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Feb 2, 2021Omnispace raises $60 million to fund hybrid network

Omnispace holds an S-band spectrum license obtained by purchasing the assets of ICO Global.

Mentioned as: ICO GlobalLegalRelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 9, 2020Thales Alenia Space to build two prototype satellites for constellation venture

ICO Global launched one of a planned 12 satellites in 2001 before going bankrupt.

Mentioned as: ico globalPlanGeneralValue 3.8Apr 9, 2020Thales Alenia Space to build two prototype satellites for constellation venture