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Colt Launches LEO-Based 4G, 5G Service

UK-based Colt Technology Services’
Managed LEO+ offering is available
across 65 countries for use in production
facilities, manufacturing sites and retail
outlets, in addition to rural and remote
areas. The digital infrastructure company
bills Managed LEO+ as complimentary
to its fibre-based offering by providing
businesses with a back-up option for
their infrastructure, or for organisations
requiring rapid deployment. Colt
Technology Services stated the service
can be deployed within 24 hours after a
site survey and approval by the customer
or site owner. The service launch follows a of which are in rural locations underserved 2024. The satellite service provider plans
trial with a large pharmaceutical company by network providers. It announced a to launch a constellation of 600 LEO birds
with operations across 30 countries, some partnership with Rivada Space Network in in 2026.

Measat and SPACESAIL sign MoU to Advance LEO Satellite Connectivity

Measat has signed a Memorandum of and solutions, including its Thousand opportunities for deeper collaboration,
Understanding with Shanghai Spacesail Sails mega-constellation, also known as especially in harnessing advanced
Technologies Co. Ltd. (SPACESAIL), “Qianfan.” The collaboration will focus on technologies to enhance people’s lives.
formerly Shanghai Spacecom Satellite emerging technologies such as Direct-to- These innovations have the potential to drive
Technology. Measat has signed a Device (D2D) communications, satellite- a wide array of benefits, from improving
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) based IoT services, and Earth Observation the delivery of government services
with Shanghai Spacesail Technologies (EO) capabilities in Malaysia and other to fostering economic growth through
Co. Ltd. (SPACESAIL), formerly known as Asian markets where Measat operates. industrial and commercial applications.
Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, Additionally, both companies will conduct Additionally, with Malaysia serving as
to explore potential collaboration in a joint study on rain fade effects in Q-/ Chairman of ASEAN this year, we hope
satellite broadband and emerging space V-band high-frequency transmission. to showcase the country’s technological
technologies. The MoU exchange ceremony Commenting on the MoU, Communications capabilities and explore new opportunities
took place in Shanghai, with Measat Minister YB Fahmi Fadzil, said: “In 2024, across the region.” Yau Chyong Lim,
represented by Chief Operating Officer Yau Malaysia marked the 50th anniversary of Chief Operating Officer of Measat, added:
Chyong Lim and SPACESAIL by its President, our diplomatic relations with the People’s “Measat is excited to begin this partnership
Dr. Jason Zheng. This partnership aims to Republic of China, celebrating the many with SPACESAIL to advance LEO satellite
facilitate the deployment of SPACESAIL’s positive outcomes of this cordial friendship. services across our markets. We firmly
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband services Looking forward, there are abundant believe in a multi-orbit satellite network to
achieve progress in society and are pleased
to have the opportunity to integrate the
capabilities of SPACESAIL’s Thousand Sails
mega constellation with Measat’s fleet of
Geostationary Orbit (“GSO”) satellites. In
regions where Measat operates, satellites
have immense potential in further
bridging the digital divide and overcoming
geographical challenges. We look forward
to realising this multi-orbit potential – from
expanding the reach of established use-
cases like satellite broadband in remote
areas to advancing cutting-edge satellite
solutions such as D2D connectivity and
satellite-based IoT.”

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