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Smart and Lynk successfully tested direct-to-device satellite connectivity in Catanduanes, enabling text messaging and light data access in remote areas. The trials highlight how LEO satellites can restore communications during disasters and extend coverage to unserved regions, supporting Smart’s plans for a commercial D2D launch in 2027.
CelcomDigi has deployed more than 100 4G and LTE sites across IOI Corporation’s palm oil estates in Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia, delivering high-speed connectivity and direct internet access. The rollout supports automation, mobile workforce tools, and IoT systems while also extending digital services to surrounding rural communities.
BSNL and Viasat are modernising the Indian Navy’s satellite communications by integrating Ka-band systems with existing L-band infrastructure. The move introduces a multi-band, multi-constellation architecture, improving coverage, throughput, and resilience for mission-critical naval operations using BSNL’s ground facilities and Viasat’s global satellite network.
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