EU’s answer to Starlink should start up in 2029, commissioner says
BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The European Union’s multi-orbit array of 290 satellites known as IRIS2 should be…
Starlink rival Eutelsat orders 340 OneWeb satellites from Airbus
Jan 12 (Reuters) – Eutelsat (ETL.PA), opens new tab, the satellite operator backed by the French and the…
FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites
FCC approves 7,500 more Starlink satellites for SpaceX FCC allows SpaceX to upgrade satellites, operate on five frequencies…
Starlink plans to lower satellite orbit to enhance safety in 2026
Jan 1 (Reuters) – Starlink will begin a reconfiguration of its satellite constellation by lowering all of its…
SoftBank has completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, source says
Dec 30 (Reuters) – SoftBank Group (9984.T), opens new tab has completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI,…
Exclusive: SoftBank races to fulfill $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by year-end, sources say
SoftBank has sold Nvidia, T-Mobile stakes to fund OpenAI commitment SoftBank could tap undrawn margin loan backed by…
Brazil to get satellite internet from Chinese rival to Starlink in 2026
BRASILIA, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Chinese low Earth orbit satellite company SpaceSail will start providing internet access to…
South Africa eases ownership rules, opening door for Starlink and other foreign operators
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 12 (Reuters) – South Africa will amend rules on local Black ownership requirements after a directive…
Exclusive: SoftBank, Nvidia looking to invest in Skild AI at $14 billion valuation, sources say
Item 1 of 2 A NVIDIA logo is pictured on its facility at the High-tech park at Yokne’am,…
US is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows
AidData finds China’s lending to wealthy countries focuses on critical infrastructure, minerals, high tech US received more than…
Japan’s century-old Fujikura rides AI data centre boom to become Nikkei standout
Shares in optical fibre maker up 160% since start of 2025 Founded in 1885, Fujikura started out making…