On one hand, there are systems operating over bands allocated to Mobile Satellite Services, such as those used by Viasat (L-band) and Omnispace (S-band). On the other hand, satellite operators transmit in spectrum allocated to terrestrial operators, a variation that requires significant regulatory changes and careful management to avoid interference.

Satellite-to-Phone or Direct-to-Device services are currently leading the announcements this year as the first examples of a future Earth-Space convergence. Indeed, as proposed during Satellite Map Day 2024, innovations in the coming years will be closely tied to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), complementing 5G mobile networks, hybrid LEO-MEO-GEO satellite fleets, and High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS).

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ITU deepens into recommendations to strengthen the resilience of submarine cables.

A set of recommendations was approved last February during the Porto Summit. Now, the publication of the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience (IAB) is set to be approved; it includes three working group reports that further explain these recommendations, provide examples of best practices, and offer suggestions regarding outstanding issues in various fields, among other items.

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Globales · Software and Applications · Politics03/07/2026

OpenAI invites U.S. government to take 5% equity stake

The company’s leadership discussed taking the proposal to the Donald Trump administration, at a time when Washington’s involvement in the AI sector is increasing and public dissatisfaction with its consequences is growing.

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ITU approves global report to strengthen submarine cable resilience

Convergencialatina interviewed Tomas Lamanauskas, deputy secretary-general of the ITU, following the publication of the recommendations report. He highlighted the “strong consensus” that led to its approval at the close of the WSIS Forum 2026, held last week in Geneva.

ITU deepens into recommendations to strengthen the resilience of submarine cables.

Open Cosmos promotes shared constellations to expand Earth observation capabilities and reduce costs

Alberto Pérez Cassinelli: Collaboration helps expand operational capabilities and improve economic sustainability.

Ascentio: How a university-born company survived Argentina’s space cycles and expanded globally

Originating at the National University of Río Cuarto in Córdoba province, it managed to build long-term technological capabilities and withstand irregular investment cycles.

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The company’s leadership discussed taking the proposal to the Donald Trump administration, at a time when Washington’s involvement in the AI sector is increasing and public dissatisfaction with its consequences is growing.

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Latin American Satellite Congress to be held at the end of September

ClaroVTR changes roadmap and focuses on improving margins

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