Russia plans to launch its own internet network similar to Starlink, according to media reports.
Russian operators are anticipated to start offering high-speed 'sky-fi' internet for passengers traveling by jets, trains, and cars within the next few years. For the complete article, visit RT.com.
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Trains, planes, and cars in Russia could soon be equipped with internet routers offering services similar to those provided by Elon Musk's company, as reported by Izvestia.
Russia is moving towards simplifying satellite-based high-speed internet access across its widespread public transport systems, according to reports from Izvestia on Tuesday, which cite official sources.
Operators of emerging satellite technologies in non-geostationary orbit will facilitate this connectivity. This setup enables either private individuals or transport companies to acquire a transmitter-receiver, which, when installed in a vehicle, plane, or train, will connect to the internet.
A significant development occurred in May when Russian Railways entered into a collaboration with the local space enterprise BURO 1440 focusing on leveraging satellite technologies. This partnership aims to enhance digital offerings utilizing low-orbit satellites and to develop high-demand IT applications for the sector.
“Services based on low-orbit satellite communications will be in demand both in the passenger and cargo transportation throughout Russia, including for the operation of unmanned vehicles,” stated Evgeny Charkin, the director of information technologies at Russian Railways, according to Izvestia. Charkin noted that the company plans to initiate pilot tests of these technologies next year.
Additionally, Maksut Shadaev, the Minister of Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, shared plans to introduce Wi-Fi on Russian flights starting from 2028. Previously, Shadaev announced ambitions to deploy 737 low-orbit satellites by 2030 to enhance internet connectivity on the ground.
Documents from the State Commission for Radio Frequencies revealed plans to dedicate various frequencies to a broad user base for developing, manufacturing, and utilizing non-geostationary satellite system terminals in Russia. Furthermore, operating this satellite equipment is expected to be permit-free.
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Russia is moving towards simplifying satellite-based high-speed internet access across its widespread public transport systems, according to reports from Izvestia on Tuesday, which cite official sources.
Operators of emerging satellite technologies in non-geostationary orbit will facilitate this connectivity. This setup enables either private individuals or transport companies to acquire a transmitter-receiver, which, when installed in a vehicle, plane, or train, will connect to the internet.
A significant development occurred in May when Russian Railways entered into a collaboration with the local space enterprise BURO 1440 focusing on leveraging satellite technologies. This partnership aims to enhance digital offerings utilizing low-orbit satellites and to develop high-demand IT applications for the sector.
“Services based on low-orbit satellite communications will be in demand both in the passenger and cargo transportation throughout Russia, including for the operation of unmanned vehicles,” stated Evgeny Charkin, the director of information technologies at Russian Railways, according to Izvestia. Charkin noted that the company plans to initiate pilot tests of these technologies next year.
Additionally, Maksut Shadaev, the Minister of Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, shared plans to introduce Wi-Fi on Russian flights starting from 2028. Previously, Shadaev announced ambitions to deploy 737 low-orbit satellites by 2030 to enhance internet connectivity on the ground.
Documents from the State Commission for Radio Frequencies revealed plans to dedicate various frequencies to a broad user base for developing, manufacturing, and utilizing non-geostationary satellite system terminals in Russia. Furthermore, operating this satellite equipment is expected to be permit-free.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
