The latest telecom news includes announcements on Far EasTone, Elveo Mobile, Ukraine’s OBRIA NANO Satellite, and others.
Far EasTone Partners with Elveo Mobile to Expand Satellite Direct-to-Device Connectivity in Taiwan
Taiwanese mobile operator Far EasTone Telecommunications announced a satellite connectivity partnership with Elveo Mobile on October 27. The agreement will support Far EasTone’s strategy to integrate terrestrial mobile networks with satellite broadband and direct-to-device communications. Elveo says its ecosystem includes more than 50 mobile network partners worldwide. The companies intend to develop connectivity capabilities for conventional mobile devices operating outside terrestrial coverage, including emergency communications and remote enterprise applications. Far EasTone is pursuing a multilayer network architecture combining cellular infrastructure, satellite broadband and direct-to-device services. The agreement does not establish a commercial launch. Investment value, satellite capacity, spectrum allocations, gateway numbers and service activation dates were not disclosed.
Ukraine’s OBRIA NANO Satellite Begins Operations to Test Independent Communications Network
Ukrainian communications technology company HIMERA and Denmark’s GomSpace announced on October 27 that the OBRIA NANO satellite had entered orbit and commenced operations. The spacecraft was launched on October 1, 2026, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission. It is the first experimental satellite supporting Ukraine’s proposed independent communications constellation. The mission will test technologies and operating capabilities needed to develop a sovereign satellite network controlled by Ukrainian organizations. The partners also plan to localize satellite and ground-terminal manufacturing in Ukraine. The operational milestone follows earlier announcements concerning Ukraine’s satellite communications ambitions. Satellite bandwidth, investment value, constellation size and the schedule for commercial communications services remain undisclosed.
Colombia Warns of Broadband Disruption Risk Across 788 Municipalities and COP434 Billion Fiber Project
Colombia’s national audit authority issued a warning on October 27 concerning the continuity of broadband services across 788 municipalities connected through the National Optical Fiber Project. The infrastructure was developed under a contract involving more than COP434 billion in public funding. The authority identified financial difficulties and operational problems involving TV Azteca, which is associated with the network. A proposed sale and integration of the infrastructure is also undergoing regulatory review. Potential service interruptions could affect municipal governments, hospitals, educational institutions and communities dependent on the network. The warning concerns infrastructure resilience and contractual compliance, rather than a confirmed nationwide outage. Authorities are monitoring the situation to protect public investment and maintain connectivity.
