On back of venture with UK chip maker, Premier hopes Sarawak to launch own satellite one day

On back of venture with UK chip maker, Premier hopes Sarawak to launch own satellite one day

KUCHING, April 27 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg hopes that Sarawak would one day then be able to launch its own satellite with the ongoing endeavour in the semiconductor landscape. In a bid to realise this vision, Abang Johari said that Sarawak is currently working together with the United Kingdom firm Compound Semiconductor … Read more

Satellite Market size to increase by USD 14.53 billion from 2023 – 2028 | Accelerating demand for satellite navigation equipment drives market growth – Technavio

Satellite Market size to increase by USD 14.53 billion from 2023 – 2028 | Accelerating demand for satellite navigation equipment drives market growth – Technavio

New York, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a recent Technavio report titled Satellite Market, it is projected that the market will grow at a rapid pace in the coming years. The market size is projected to grow by USD 14.53 billion, accelerating at a CAGR of almost 3.31% during the forecast period. It is revealed that North America is … Read more

Fahmi: Telcos in Malaysia expected to provide internet facilities via satellite directly to devices by 2025

Fahmi: Telcos in Malaysia expected to provide internet facilities via satellite directly to devices by 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Telecommunications companies (telcos) are expected to explore Internet facilities through satellite to device mobile services, so that it can be easily accessed everywhere, especially for areas that do not have Internet access. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that with 2.7 per cent of areas still needing basic 4G … Read more

Android smartphones will soon be able to send and receive message over satellite connection

Android smartphones will soon be able to send and receive message over satellite connection

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 7 ― Like the latest generation of iPhones, several high-end Android smartphones to be released this year will have the ability to send messages ― emergency or otherwise ― via a satellite connection, no matter where they are in the world. In the fall of 2022, the iPhone 14 introduced satellite connectivity … Read more

Microsoft seeks to bring internet to millions in Africa by satellite

Microsoft seeks to bring internet to millions in Africa by satellite

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 15 ― Microsoft announced plans yesterday to bring internet access via satellite to 10 million people, half of them in Africa, as part of efforts to bridge a digital divide with the developing world. At a summit with African leaders in Washington led by President Joe Biden, the technology leader said it … Read more

Apple offers adventure watch, satellite SOS iPhone — and steady prices

Apple offers adventure watch, satellite SOS iPhone — and steady prices

Guests look at the new iPhone 14 at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California September 7, 2022. — Reuters pic Thursday, 08 Sep 2022 7:22 AM MYT CUPERTINO (California), Sept 8 — Apple Inc yesterday avoided price hikes of its best-selling iPhones during its biggest product launch of the year, focusing on … Read more

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service to cover Malaysia in 2023 but should you place a USD 99 deposit today? | Malay Mail

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service to cover Malaysia in 2023 but should you place a USD 99 deposit today? | Malay Mail

Malaysia expected to be covered by Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service in 2023. — soyacincau pix MAY 15 — Starlink, the satellite broadband service operated by Elon Musk’s Space X, is now available in 32 countries worldwide. It mainly covers North America, Europe, New Zealand, and selected areas of South America and Australia. The coverage … Read more

The race to dominate satellite internet heats up | Malay Mail

The race to dominate satellite internet heats up | Malay Mail

Once considered a luxury, internet connectivity became crucial for many during the Covid-19 pandemic as populations faced stay-at-home orders and many practices moved. — tifonimages / Getty Images via ETX Studio COLORADO SPRINGS, April 8 — Though satellite internet has existed for years, the competition is about to rapidly intensify, with companies planning to launch … Read more

Here’s why you shouldn’t sign up for Starlink satellite broadband in Malaysia just yet | Malay Mail

Starlink is currently running as a beta service in select markets. Beta users can expect speeds of 50Mbps to 150Mbps with latency of 20-40ms. — SoyaCincau pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — In case you didn’t know, Elon Musk’s SpaceX … Read more