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Amazon’s Space Lasers Redefine Global Data Connectivity
Technology // December 21, 2023

The future of digital connectivity is increasingly shuffling off the binds of its terrestrial coils. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Satellite Internet Startup OneWeb Closes After SoftBank Fund Raise Fails
Startups // March 29, 2020

OneWeb, which wanted to make internet access worldwide and widespread, has filed for bankruptcy and let most of its employees go after it couldn’t get any more funding, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

The Cyber Hack From Space
Security & Fraud // August 26, 2019

This week marked a historical milestone that many Americans probably missed in the course of trying to follow a news cycle that is always full, to say the least.  This week, allegedly, an American citizen’s bank account was hacked. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Amazon Wants Satellites To Provide Broadband In Remote Areas
Innovation // July 05, 2019

To provide broadband to tens of millions of users who don’t currently have adequate internet access, Amazon wants permission from the U.S. to launch 3,236 communications satellites, per a Thursday (July 4) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing. The agency organizes radio frequency use as well...

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The Cyber Hack From Space

August 26, 2019
This week marked a historical milestone that many Americans probably missed in the course of trying to follow a news cycle that is always full, to say the least.  This week, allegedly, an American citizen’s bank account was hacked. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

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T-Mobile and SpaceX to Test Satellite-to-Cell Service

January 03, 2024
T-Mobile and SpaceX have taken another step toward their plan to build global connectivity.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Satellite Internet Startup OneWeb Closes After SoftBank Fund Raise Fails

March 29, 2020
OneWeb, which wanted to make internet access worldwide and widespread, has filed for bankruptcy and let most of its employees go after it couldn’t get any more funding, according to...

Amazon Wants Satellites To Provide Broadband In Remote Areas

July 05, 2019
To provide broadband to tens of millions of users who don’t currently have adequate internet access, Amazon wants permission from the U.S. to launch 3,236 communications satellites, per a Thursday...

Bezos Expects Robotic Hands To Be Ready Within 10 Years

June 07, 2019
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos revealed that he believes robotic hands, which should be able to grasp items as reliably as humans, will be ready for commercial use in the next...