Intelsat acquisition by SES nears completion
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11 June 2025
The planned acquisition of Intelsat by SES is reportedly set to be finalised next week. The European Commission is widely expected to give its unconditional approval to the deal, which is valued at over $2.9 billion, following the British Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) approval granted on 2 June.
This merger is being viewed as a strategic move to establish a formidable European satellite player capable of competing with global giants like Starlink.
Find out more Kacific signs strategic partnership with Supernet
11 June 2025
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has announced a strategic partnership with Supernet Limited to resell its satellite broadband solutions across underserved rural areas of Pakistan.
This collaboration aims to extend high-speed connectivity to remote communities and enterprises, leveraging Supernet’s extensive market presence and technical expertise.
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Eutelsat and Orange form multi-year partnership to deliver LEO connectivity globally
10 June 2025
Eutelsat Group and Orange have announced a multi-year agreement that enables the telecom giant to leverage the Eutelsat OneWeb constellation to offer low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services to enterprise and government customers worldwide, with a focus on Africa and the Middle East.
According to Eutelsat, Orange’s strategic investment aims to enhance its satellite service offerings by providing high-throughput, low-latency, resilient, and sovereign connectivity solutions. These services are designed to ensure reliable communication regardless of location, supporting global mobile backhauling and bridging connectivity gaps in underserved and remote areas.
Find out more Tomorrow.io partners with Philippines’ NIA for AI-driven weather forecasting for agriculture
10 June 2025
Weather intelligence firm Tomorrow.io has announced a strategic partnership with the Philippines’ National Irrigation Administration (NIA), supported by the Department of Agriculture (DA), to enhance climate resilience and productivity for Filipino farmers through advanced AI and satellite technology.
This collaboration aims to revolutionize how weather forecasts inform farming decisions by utilizing Tomorrow.io’s AI-powered models combined with its proprietary network of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The technology enables micro-weather forecasting at the individual plot level, providing farmers with precise, real-time agronomic advice — such as optimal timing for pesticide application or irrigation delays based on anticipated rainfall.
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