China Space Startup Takes On SpaceX, To Launch Satellites For 5G Connection
Galaxy Space, a Chinese private satellite developer, secured a new round in funding as it continues to develop communication satellites that may rival those of SpaceX. The Series B funding round on Sept. 16 was led by JIC Investment and four other investors, including Shunwei Capital, IDG Capital, Legend Capital, and Morningside Venture Capital. The […]
Fundamental changes ahead as ground systems prepare for constellations, 5G
When Spire Global was building a constellation of cubesats to gather maritime and weather data in 2015, the startup built its own UHF ground station network. Now, most startups wouldn’t consider building their own ground systems because they can rely on a growing roster of companies that specialize in handling data flowing between satellites and […]
The Long Road to 5G IoT Reality
The Internet of Things (IoT) is set to be one of the main aspects of the phase 2 release of 5G, which is due to be completed in December 2019 and finalized in March 2020. Modules that work on the new networks won’t be available for a couple of years after 2020. This phase of […]
Consumers Want to Cut Through the Hype About 5G
According to a recent PCMag survey, 71 percent of respondents think 5G is just hype right now, and 41 percent of those who want 5G are concerned they won’t get it where they live. 5G has become one of the most hyped buzzwords in the tech industry, but most consumers are still left wondering exactly […]