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Sateliot to Launch Four 5G Satellites

Sateliot has announced that it has entered into a partnership 35cm in size. They are the size of a microwave, and have a net
with SpaceX to launch four new satellites into space in 2024. weight of 10 kilograms. They will orbit at an altitude of between
The company, which counts firms such as Indra, Cellnex and 500 and 600 kilometers, have a lifespan of five years and are said
Sepides as partners, said it is the first to operate a low-Earth to cover 100% of the planet. Sateliot stressed that the fundamental
orbit (LEO) 5G internet of things (IoT) satellite constellation part of these satellites lies in their interior, supported by their
acting as a “seamless” roaming extension of cellular networks, own innovative technology, tested and validated by the European
and that with the deployment of these four satellites plus the Space Agency (ESA) and mobile communications standards body
two already orbiting the Earth, it is entering the first phase of its 3GPP. Complying with such standards is said by the company
constellation and opening its commercial phase. The Spanish to be the key to making the craft scalable, and easy to maintain
company has recently raised €13.5m. In addition to the €6m from and update, allowing for the progressive deployment of the
Banco Santander, €5m has come from a convertible note, and the constellation according to customer demands. The firm believes
remaining €2.5m from a participative loan from public company its offer will start with connectivity services for IoT applications
Avançsa. Sateliot said these funds, along with the start of Series B, such as agriculture, which only require two daily messages, and
will allow it to advance its technology development, launch the four end with real-time services worldwide. This way, Sateliot can
satellites and strengthen its team for the complete deployment provide service with its first-phase constellation as opposed to
of its constellation in 2027/2028, providing real-time coverage other companies that need to deploy many more satellites for
worldwide. The four satellites comprise cubesats, each 20 x 10 x a similar commercial start. Sateliot has already built up a sales
pipeline of more than €1bn, with companies boasting a diversified
range of use cases and geographies. Sateliot will now begin billing
the €187m of binding orders with over 350 clients in more than 50
countries worldwide. With these recurring revenues, the company
aims to generate €500m in revenue by 2027 and become a $1bn
revenue company by 2030. Commenting on the launches, Sateliot
CEO and co-founder Jaume Sanpera said: “We are ready to enter
a new dimension, both technologically and commercially. We are
closer to becoming the first IoT constellation operating worldwide
under the 5G standard, and we will place Spain at the forefront of
the New Space revolution.”

Algerie Telecom Turns to Satellites to Improve Connectivity

Algérie Télécom is increasing partnerships to improve telecoms services in the country. This should also help accelerate the
services on the national market. The incumbent operator signed a Algerian government's ambition to develop the “information
memorandum of understanding with its competitor Ooredoo last society” through infrastructure, telecommunications means and
January, about two weeks after concluding a similar agreement the use of ICT. Furthermore, the executive has made improving the
with Djezzy. Algérie Télécom signed a partnership agreement with quality of connectivity and the generalization of access to high and
Algérie Télécom Satellite (ATS) last week. The two subsidiaries very high speed Internet one of the priorities of its general policy.
of the Algérie Télécom Group are committed to working together As a reminder, Algeria had 50.5 million subscribers to mobile
to improve connectivity services for citizens and businesses. As telephone services in the third quarter of 2023, according to
part of this collaboration, both parties will implement a series of statistics from the Post and Electronic Communications Authority
initiatives while leveraging each other's skills and expertise. These (ARPCE). The number of Internet users was 52.2 million.
include the implementation of innovative professional solutions,
the integration of cutting-edge technologies and the modernization
of telecommunications networks. The partnership is part of
Algérie Telecom's global strategy focused on technological
innovation and continuous improvement of service quality. To this
end, the company has already signed agreements with players in
the telecoms sector such as Djezzy and Ooredoo. It is now turning
to satellites, because the said technology offers a greater range
allowing it to reach even populations living in rural, remote areas
and difficult to access for its terrestrial networks. This initiative is
therefore expected to help improve the adoption of connectivity

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