Today: 2 June 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

Satellite Phones: A Comprehensive Report

Satellite Phones: A Comprehensive Report

Iridium operates 66 cross-linked LEO satellites for near-global coverage; its second-generation network launched in 2019. Apple’s Emergency SOS on iPhone 14 uses about 85% of Globalstar’s capacity, which relies on 48 satellites and ground gateways. Inmarsat, acquired by Viasat in 2023, runs 11 GEO satellites, while Thuraya covers Europe, Africa, and Asia with two GEO satellites. The global satellite phone market was $0.96 billion in 2024.
2 June 2025
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Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink surpassed 4 million subscribers by late 2024 and is available in over 100 countries as of mid-2025. Typical download speeds range from 50 to over 150 Mbps, with latency between 20 and 50 ms. Monthly prices vary from $90–$120 in developed markets and $30–$50 in developing regions. The service launched in the U.S. in 2020 and was activated in Ukraine during the 2022 invasion.
2 June 2025
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Starlink and the Satellite Internet Market (2025) – Comprehensive Report

Starlink and the Satellite Internet Market (2025) – Comprehensive Report

Starlink had over 7,000 satellites in orbit by December 2024, serving about 5.4 million users in 125 countries by March 2025. Consumer internet service costs $100–$120 per month, with hardware priced from $350 to $599. 2024 revenue reached $7.7 billion, with forecasts up to $12.3 billion for 2025. Amazon’s Kuiper and Eutelsat-OneWeb are expanding competition in the sector.
1 June 2025
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Satellite Technology in Military and Defense: A Global Overview

Satellite Technology in Military and Defense: A Global Overview

The U.S. operates about 120–130 dedicated military satellites, while Russia and China maintain 70–80 and 60–70, respectively. India demonstrated an ASAT capability in 2019, and North Korea launched Malligyong-1 in 2023, claiming imagery of U.S. bases. Major debris events include Russia’s 2021 and China’s 2007 ASAT tests. Ukraine used Starlink for communications after Russia’s 2022 cyberattack on Viasat.
29 May 2025
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Global Drone Industry: 2025 Market Report

Global Drone Industry: 2025 Market Report

The global drone market reached $73 billion in 2024, with military and defense uses making up about 60% of its value. DJI controlled over 70% of the market. Ukraine produced more than 2 million drones domestically in 2024 and says it can build 4 million per year. The FAA began requiring most drones to broadcast identification signals in September 2023.
29 May 2025
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Drones in Ukraine (2022–2025): A Comprehensive Report

Drones in Ukraine (2022–2025): A Comprehensive Report

By late 2023, nearly every Ukrainian combat brigade had integrated drones, including off-the-shelf DJI Mavic quadcopters and $400–$500 FPV kamikaze drones linked to 60–80% of Russian losses. Ukraine conducted the world’s first fully unmanned joint attack by end-2024. Domestic production capacity reached up to 4 million drones per year by February 2025, with around 500 manufacturers operating in the country.
29 May 2025
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10 Gbps in Paradise: Inside Seychelles’ High-Speed Internet Revolution (and the Satellite Showdown)

10 Gbps in Paradise: Inside Seychelles’ High-Speed Internet Revolution (and the Satellite Showdown)

International bandwidth for Seychelles ISPs jumped from 18 Gbps in 2020 to 221.7 Gbps by June 2024. Cable & Wireless Seychelles launched Africa’s first 10 Gbps broadband service in late 2024. By early 2025, 87.4% of Seychellois were internet users, with mobile subscriptions at 167% of the population. Starlink remains unlicensed in Seychelles as of 2025.
29 May 2025
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State of Internet Access in Mexico: The Digital Divide, Ground and Sky

State of Internet Access in Mexico: The Digital Divide, Ground and Sky

Mexico had over 107 million internet users by early 2024, covering 83% of the population. Red Compartida reached 95.3% population coverage, and CFE TEIT installed 91,000 free Wi‑Fi points. Mobile lines totaled 125.4 million, with Telcel surpassing 10 million 5G users. Median fixed broadband speed was about 80 Mbps; mobile data prices dropped to $2.03 per GB in 2023.
29 May 2025
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Fire, Ice, and Fiber: How Iceland’s Internet Leaves the World in the Dust

Fire, Ice, and Fiber: How Iceland’s Internet Leaves the World in the Dust

Fixed fiber accounts for 88.7% of Iceland’s broadband, with over 93% of homes able to access gigabit fiber. Four submarine cables connect Iceland internationally, providing 208.8 Tbit/s capacity. Three operators offer nationwide 4G/5G; by 2023, 5G covered most towns and routes. In early 2024, Iceland ranked sixth worldwide for average fixed broadband speed at 242 Mbps.
29 May 2025
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Out of Signal? These Phones Talk to Space! The Truth About Satellite SMS and Satellite Phones

Out of Signal? These Phones Talk to Space! The Truth About Satellite SMS and Satellite Phones

The iPhone 14 launched Emergency SOS via satellite in 2022 using Globalstar, expanding to 17 countries by mid-2024. Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro became the first phone to support direct satellite voice calls in August 2023 via China’s Tiantong-1. Iridium and Globalstar offer different satellite coverage, with Iridium reaching the poles. SpaceX and T-Mobile plan Starlink Direct-to-Cell texting in 2024.
29 May 2025
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Inside OneWeb’s Global Internet Play: How This Satellite Network Is Quietly Disrupting Starlink’s Orbit

Inside OneWeb’s Global Internet Play: How This Satellite Network Is Quietly Disrupting Starlink’s Orbit

OneWeb reached 614 operational LEO satellites by March 2023, surpassing the minimum needed for global coverage. The company merged with Eutelsat in September 2023, making Eutelsat the sole owner. In 2024, OneWeb ordered 300 Gen 2 satellites from Airbus for launches in 2025–2026. Service targets enterprise and government clients, with end-user pricing around $1,000–$1,500 per month via resellers.
29 May 2025
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Sky-Fi Revolution: How Starlink Is Reshaping Global Internet Access

Sky-Fi Revolution: How Starlink Is Reshaping Global Internet Access

SpaceX had launched over 7,000 Starlink satellites by late 2024, serving 4 million subscribers in more than 100 countries and territories. Starlink delivers broadband via low Earth orbit satellites at about 550 km altitude, offering 50–150 Mbps download speeds for residential users and up to 500 Mbps for business. Some nations, including China, Russia, and Iran, restrict or ban the service.
29 May 2025
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Brazil’s Digital Divide: The Real Story Behind Internet Access and the Race to Connect Everyone

Brazil’s Digital Divide: The Real Story Behind Internet Access and the Race to Connect Everyone

About 88% of Brazilians aged 10 or older used the internet in 2023, totaling around 164 million people. Fiber connections made up 77% of fixed broadband by late 2024, with 41.3 million out of 53 million fixed lines. Urban internet access reached 94.1% of households, compared to 81% in rural areas. Starlink had nearly 300,000 subscribers in Brazil by the end of 2024.
29 May 2025
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State of Internet Access in Argentina: Fiber, 5G, and Satellite in 2025

State of Internet Access in Argentina: Fiber, 5G, and Satellite in 2025

Argentina had 40.6 million internet users and 88% penetration in early 2024, DataReportal reported. Fixed broadband subscriptions reached 11.9 million, with fiber accounting for 41% by late 2024, up from 34% a year earlier. In February, Starlink, OneWeb, and Kuiper received approval to operate nationwide. Fixed broadband ARPU rose from ARS 3,700 to ARS 15,600 after price deregulation in April.
29 May 2025
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Connecting the Unconnected: The State of Internet Access in the Central African Republic

Connecting the Unconnected: The State of Internet Access in the Central African Republic

As of January 2024, only 10.6% of Central Africans—about 616,600 people—used the internet, while 32% had active mobile connections. The Central African Backbone fiber project completed 900 km of national fiber in 2023, linking Bangui to Cameroon and Congo. Orange Centrafrique secured the first 4G license in November 2024; Telecel faced a government shutdown over unpaid taxes in mid-2024.
29 May 2025
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Stay Connected in NYC Without Breaking the Bank: The Ultimate Tourist Guide to Wi-Fi & Data

Stay Connected in NYC Without Breaking the Bank: The Ultimate Tourist Guide to Wi-Fi & Data

LinkNYC has installed more than 2,200 kiosks citywide, offering free gigabit Wi-Fi, USB charging, and maps without a password. All NYC subway stations now provide free Wi-Fi via TransitWirelessWiFi, though service drops in tunnels. Major airports and parks also supply free Wi-Fi. Short-term SIM and eSIM options start under $25 for 10 GB, while hotel Wi-Fi varies by tier and loyalty status.
29 May 2025
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