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Is Starlink becoming a new kind of hybrid telco?

Starlink began as a niche satellite broadband provider serving customers beyond the reach of traditional telecom networks. Today, SpaceX, the company behind Starlink, appears to be pursuing a far more ambitious goal: becoming a fully-fledged hybrid telco combining satellite coverage with terrestrial spectrum and infrastructure. Is the telecom industry’s next major player another operator, or a space company?

When cellular meets space: the next phase of mobile connectivity

Direct-to-device satellite connectivity is transforming satellite communications from a costly, niche solution into a mass-market capability. Leonardo Hodgson considers how telcos can monetise and scale hybrid terrestrial–satellite connectivity.

Top Telecom Trends for 2025: the mid-year review

As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, we revisit our trends predictions from the start of the year – as voted for by our social media followers – to see how each trend is progressing.

Are satellites the final frontier for telecoms, or just taking up space?

Telcos are increasingly partnering with satellite firms to offer direct-to-device services to customers. Will this replace terrestrial cellular infrastructure?

What could the new Trump administration’s telecom policies look like?

Donald Trump is heading back to the Oval Office next year, but what could his dramatic return to the halls of power mean for domestic and international telecoms policy?

Top Telecoms Trends for 2024 Revisited

Now that we’re around halfway through the year, we return to the predictions made by the Cerillion team in January for the top telecoms industry trends. From AI and B2B self-service, to satellites and altnets, how are the predictions holding up so far?

Top Telecoms Trends for 2024

From AI and B2B self-service, to de-integration and altnets, here are the top telecom industry trends for 2024, as chosen by some of the Cerillion team.

Is it time for satellite broadband to take off once more?

After a false start in the 2000s, satellite broadband is back in style, with several companies promising applications for industry, military and rural connectivity. What can – or can’t – these systems offer compared with terrestrial systems?

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