Category Archives: connectivity
Kit test – The new StarLink Mini
The Satellite telecoms industry is beginning to get very interesting. In previous articles, I have reported on innovation in the pipeline including direct access to satellite via mobile phone. Currently, SpaceX is filling the skies with new satellites. So far … Continue reading
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Direct to satellite to mobile telecoms
A few years ago, I wrote an article about new project from AST Space Mobile which uses satellites to provide services to standard mobile telephones. Since then, a lot of progress has been made, but whilst satellite-based connectivity for standard … Continue reading
How to build a Covid-19 clinic in the Global South
In this article, I want to share a design I have created for a “Pop up Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic” Its based on the practices as used by the NHS in England. The design is flexible and can be modified to … Continue reading
Mobile World Congress 2018: Latest tech news from Barcelona
The Mobile World Congress is the annual gathering of the mobile phone industry each year in Barcelona. Some commentators (The Register and BBC Technology) have slammed the event as boring. For those who went to Barcelona with the intention to … Continue reading
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Using ICT to deliver education
Previously, I have explained how advances in solar energy and future budget satellite broadband will be an enabler for educating children. In this article, we will take a closer look at how technology can be used to deliver educational content … Continue reading
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Internet from Space: Behind the scenes
Each day, hundreds of NGOs and UN agencies access internet services which come from satellites in space. Generally these services are accessed by using large dishes at sites which are located in very remote locations. These dishes and their associated … Continue reading
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