This was reported by the GSA in a recent report. Of these agreements, 2 are operational in island nations located in the Pacific: Palau and the Cook Islands. In 4 other countries, the technology is being tested, and there are 18 projects in the planning stage.

The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) reported that, globally, there are already 24 agreements between satellite and mobile operators to offer the satellite-to-cellphone (or sat-to-phone) service, which allows standard commercial smartphones to receive satellite connectivity. These partnerships span across 16 countries and territories.

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There are already 24 agreements between satellite and mobile operators to provide sat-to-phone service

This was reported by the GSA in a recent report. Of these agreements, 2 are operational in island nations located in the Pacific: Palau and the Cook Islands. In 4 other countries, the technology is being tested, and there are 18 projects in the planning stage.

MORE ANALYSIS

Spanish state achieves 10% in Telefónica and now Criteria Caixa seeks same objective

In this way, a "Spanish hard core" would be reached in which the BBVA stakes would also be added, which would reach 30% of the operator's share package, which would shield it against hostile takeovers,

Three candidates are in contention to run for the Presidency this Sunday

It's time to make room for hyperscale

These providers are exploring local capacity alternatives in third-party facilities. One option is the data centers of telecom companies. For instance, Cirion, which plans to invest US$300 million in Latin America this year to strengthen its presence in the region in light of these requirements.

The geopolitics behind Costa Rica's National Cybersecurity Strategy

After a cyberattack in April 2022, the Central American country issued its National Cybersecurity Strategy, relaunched its CSIRT and excluded Chinese providers from the 5G tender.

The first cleaning of the intervened Enacom went straight to the ANRs

The focus was on the Non-Reimbursable Contributions not yet executed and also on the decisions of the last Enacom board meeting under the previous administration, which resulted in the approval of more than 350 files.

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