SES and JioStar’s multi-year India satellite deal highlights how resilient broadcast infrastructure supports modern connectivity, from DTH television to VoIP network continuity. Using SES IS-20, the partnership expands reliable content delivery across cities and remote regions, reinforcing hybrid satellite, fiber, and IP strategies for scalable communications growth in South Asia
European telecom operators are prioritizing resilient VoIP networks, cybersecurity, fiber broadband, and customer trust amid drone strikes, DDoS threats, data breaches, and regulatory pressure. From Kyivstar’s uninterrupted service to Nokia-powered protection and France’s fiber expansion, the sector shows why secure connectivity matters for modern voice, broadband, and business communications services
Satellite, 5G, Wi-Fi, and terrestrial mobile networks are converging to reshape VoIP connectivity. From IRIS² to Starlink, hybrid telecom integration promises resilient voice, video, and data services for remote industries, emergency networks, and underserved users while terrestrial operators remain essential for dense urban coverage and indoor mobility in modern communications.
Hispasat’s €1.6bn IRIS² ground segment role could reshape secure satellite communications for VoIP providers, enterprises, and governments. With 342 satellites planned, Europe targets low-latency backup connectivity, direct-to-device services, and stronger digital sovereignty, giving telecom operators new options for resilient VoIP coverage beyond fibre, mobile networks, and remote infrastructure by 2030.
India’s tighter review of foreign satellite broadband could reshape VoIP connectivity, rural internet access, and telecom security. As Starlink, OneWeb, and SES face scrutiny, Reliance Jio is advancing sovereign satellite plans, leasing capacity, and building ground stations to support secure, low-latency broadband for future voice over IP services nationwide deployment.
At SatShow 2026, the spotlight was on key satellite industry trends influenced by geopolitical tensions. Notably, the focus on Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite communication and multi-orbit connectivity underscored the strategic shift driven by sovereignty pressures. Satellite operators are adapting, embracing regionally aligned supply chains and multi-spectrum technologies, ensuring robust services amid evolving challenges.
The telecommunications industry is on the brink of transformation with the introduction of quantum communications by SES, featuring Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). This innovative technology, leveraging quantum mechanics, promises theoretically unbreakable encryption, offering unprecedented security benefits for enterprises, notably in finance and infrastructure sectors. Nonetheless, overcoming capacity and security challenges is crucial for its successful deployment.
The European Commission is set to approve a €2.8 billion merger between SES and Intelsat, aiming to strengthen Europe’s satellite independence. Though not a direct rival to Starlink, the combined entity will leverage GEO, MEO, and LEO assets to expand coverage and support EU initiatives like IRIS2.
SES has announced agreements with several regional satellite network operators to create the SES Open Orbits™ Inflight Connectivity (IFC) Network, promising seamless connectivity services to airlines globally. This innovative Ka-band platform will integrate SES’s geostationary earth orbit (GEO) and medium earth orbit (MEO) satellite networks with those of NEO Space Group (NSG) from Saudi Arabia, AeroSat Link (ASL) from China, and Hughes Communications India (HCI).
Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES has revealed plans to purchase rival Intelsat in a landmark deal worth €2.8 billion. The move, unanimously approved by the boards of both companies, is set to create a formidable multi-orbit operator poised for expanded global coverage and innovation.
