Tag Archives: Satellite Internet access

12Feb/26

From Apartheid Enclaves to Global Influence: Elon Musk’s Enduring Impact on South African Policy

Feb 11, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — In its August 2025 proposal to South African regulators, SpaceX offered a multi-billion rand investment package designed to meet the country’s empowerment requirements through infrastructure and connectivity projects.

The specific infrastructure and investments offered included: Continue reading

06Jun/23

PANASONIC AVIONICS AND UNITED AIRLINES SIGN DEAL TO INSTALL THE TRANSFORMATIVE ASTROVA IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ON NEW LONG-HAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has today announced an agreement with United Airlines (United) as its first customer in the Americas for its new Astrova in-flight engagement (IFE) solution. United plans to install Astrova on select new Boeing 787 and Airbus A321XLR aircraft beginning in 2025. Continue reading

12Sep/22

Rivada Space Networks Joins EU Secure Connectivity Programme to Provide Ultra-Secure Infrastructure for Government & Enterprise Communications

Rivada Space Networks GmbH, a global network company launching a constellation of 600 low-earth-orbit satellites (LEO) to enable secure, global connectivity for governments and enterprises, today announced it has joined the EU Secure Connectivity Programme. Continue reading