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Blue Origin wins NASA contract for telecommunications on Mars
Blue Origin has been awarded a contract by NASA to develop a high-performance telecommunications orbiter for Mars. The orbiter is expected to be completed by December 31, 2028, contributing to NASA's ongoing space exploration efforts.
What the world's oldest telecommunications company looks like today
AT&T, the world's oldest telecommunications company, continues to be a major player in the industry. Despite numerous evolutions and changes throughout its history, the company maintains its significant presence and influence in the telecommunications sector.
Starlink Dishes as Cell Towers: SpaceX Sets Its Sights on T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon Subscribers
SpaceX is planning to build its own terrestrial mobile network to compete directly with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The company intends to leverage Starlink dishes equipped with cellular base stations to offer a service that CEO Elon Musk and President Gwynne Shotwell believe will be superior to current offerings. This move represents a significant shift from their current direct-to-device service, which acts as an add-on to existing carrier networks.
Evening Legal Briefs
T-Mobile may face scrutiny from the FCC due to recent price increases. The article suggests potential regulatory action against the telecommunications company.
Evening Mobilization
Ars Technica reports that California alleges AT&T misled the FCC in its efforts to discontinue an older telephone network. The article suggests this action was expected by some.
Amazon's satellite internet service is scheduled for mid-2026 availability
Amazon's satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, is slated for a mid-2026 launch, according to CEO Andy Jassy. The service aims to offer download speeds up to 1 Gbps, potentially surpassing competitors like Starlink. While initial testing with enterprise customers has begun, consumer availability details are pending, and the project faces challenges in scaling its satellite constellation.
Evening Mobilization
Rokid smart glasses have added support for Google Gemini, enhancing their capabilities. Separately, T-Mobile is making significant claims about its T-Sat service, though its actual performance is under scrutiny.