#5G / Telecom

Japanese tech and trading giants NTT Data, Sumitomo Corporation, and JA Mitsui Leasing establish Intra-Asia Marine Networks to build and operate the I-AM Cable connecting Japan with Southeast Asia. The $1 billion project features 320Tbps capacity and aims to strengthen Japan's position as Asia-Pacific data hub by 2029.

Discover "open.space," an open-source phased array antenna designed specifically for Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication. This innovative project makes moon bounce accessible with compact, affordable hardware starting at $49-99 for a single tile up to $4,999 for a full 240-antenna array. Shipping expected March 2026.