In the US, 2026 starts off with Tyche Media, licensee of WCRN, Boston, and Milachi Media, licensee of WWOO, Boston, both applying to the FCC for experimental 5G Broadcast licenses in anticipation of fully licensed 5G Broadcast facilities in 2026. The combined station coverage is 8,386,887 people. Using the X1 Mobile’s proprietary 5G Broadcast core, tests will include:

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today released Serving the Software-Defined Satellite Market of the Future, a new research report that explores the coming technology and service requirements for serving SD satellites, the probable timeline for SD satellite expansion and the investment case for change.

Novaspace’s 6th Ground Segment Market Prospects  report projects a US$ 106 Billion market and a fundamental shift in satellite infrastructure economics. NGSO constellations are reshaping Satcom, Earth Observation (EO), and Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) into a flexible, software‑driven ecosystem.  

Novaspace’s release today it's latest report on  FSS Operators: Benchmarks & Performance Review which unveils a year of transformation for satellite operators. 

A new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research has found satellite provider revenue from direct-to-cell (D2C) will exceed US$ 370 million in 2026; up from US$ 100 million this year. This substantial single-year growth of more than 260% is fuelled by growing partnerships between mobile network operators (MNOs) and satellite operators, which are rolling out services that let subscribers connect to satellite networks using standard, unmodified smartphones.

Novaspace, the global consulting and market-intelligence firm dedicated to the space sector, announces the opening of its new office in India, marking a strategic milestone in its mission to connect global expertise with one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-evolving space ecosystems. Building on more than 40 years of heritage in advising governments, space agencies, and industry leaders, Novaspace’s expansion into India reflects both a commitment to local collaboration and a vision for global impact.

GSOA released its new paper today, “Promoting Synergy Among Communications Services”, exploring how the unique strengths of different technologies contribute to broader, more inclusive connectivity when supported by a framework that encourages investment, innovation, and fosters diverse networks solutions.

by Bernardo Schneiderman

The Global satellite market has been moving toward multi-orbit satellite solutions as consequence have been driving demand for advanced, flexible antennas that can automatically and seamlessly switch between Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites.

Novaspace has released the first edition of its Satellite Communications for Defense and Security report, highlighting the dramatic transformation underway in military satcom markets globally as NGSO services become the backbone of sector growth. NGSO service revenues are positioned to see a 25%+ CAGR through the decade, reaching US$ 8.1 billion by 2034. 

Global tech strategists Juniper Research today released its new Connectivity Tech Horizon; spotlighting the three technologies expected to have the greatest impact on the telecoms industry over the next year.