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BroadForward Delivers Secure Signaling for Terrestar’s Satellite Direct-to-Mobile Connectivity Across Canada

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Secure DRA/DEA routing and Diameter Firewall are now live in Terrestar Solutions’ network, enabling seamless satellite-to-mobile connectivity and extending coverage for mobile and IoT services across rural and remote communities in Canada

MONTREAL, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Terrestar Solutions Inc., Canada’s only domestically headquartered and controlled mobile satellite operator, and BroadForward, a global provider of signaling infrastructure, today announced that BroadForward’s 4G routing (DRA/DEA) and Diameter Firewall (DFW) are now live in Terrestar’s network. The deployment delivers secure, standards-based signaling that enables mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) traffic to be routed‑seamlessly between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. This marks BroadForward’s further expansion into the satellite communications domain, supporting signaling interoperability between Terrestar’s Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) infrastructure and national mobile networks.

More than 75% of Canada’s landmass lacks terrestrial coverage. By routing signaling traffic between satellite and cellular domains, BroadForward’s platform allows Terrestar to extend coverage in both directions. This supports Terrestar’s broader objective of bringing mobile connectivity to rural and remote communities and enabling mobile and IoT devices to access satellite‑based services. These services are already live for industrial and agricultural IoT, with consumer messaging and emergency alerts included in Terrestar’s direct‑to‑mobile roadmap.

This two‑way capability builds on Terrestar’s expanding service footprint, including its Hybrid IoT platform (launched February 2026 as Canada’s first domestically controlled hybrid satellite‑cellular IoT service) and its 2025 partnership with Monogoto to deliver hybrid IoT connectivity nationwide.

“Terrestar’s goal is to deliver seamless, reliable mobile satellite connectivity throughout Canada,” said Serge Legris, Chief Technology Officer, Terrestar Solutions. “BroadForward’s routing infrastructure is the backbone of our signaling network. It manages our signaling traffic, enables seamless satellite cellular service continuity, and accelerates new service rollouts. Together, we’re delivering secure, dependable connectivity in places once considered unreachable.”

Satellite‑to‑cellular signaling bridges specialized satellite systems with billions of standard smartphones and IoT endpoints. For consumers, it extends two‑way messaging and emergency services beyond cell‑tower reach. For enterprises, it enables asset tracking and remote monitoring across logistics, agriculture, energy, and other sectors. Reflecting this commercial potential, analyst firm SNS Insider forecasts the NTN market rising from USD 11B in 2023 to nearly USD 117B by 2032 (CAGR ~42%).

At the core of the deployment is BroadForward’s BFX Unified Signaling Core (USC) – the GSMA GLOMO Award-winning multi‑protocol engine powering BroadForward’s routing, interworking, and security portfolio, including STP, DRA/DEA, SCP, SEPP, and firewall functions across 2G/3G, 4G and 5G. This unified engine gives Terrestar a single platform for both satellite and terrestrial signaling as it evolves from Diameter‑based 4G interworking toward 5G Standalone and future direct‑to‑device NTN services.

BroadForward’s signaling products are deployed at 100+ MNOs, MVNOs, IPX, NTN, MNP, and IoT providers worldwide, including multiple leading global IPX providers.

“We’re proud Terrestar Solutions chose BroadForward to power their signaling connectivity,” said Taco Schoute, CEO of BroadForward. “The same multi‑generational engine that secures terrestrial interconnect today, is now securing the satellite‑to‑cellular links that will define the next decade of coverage. It highlights BroadForward’s growing role in NTN interconnect signaling, linking satellite‑based networks with terrestrial operators and roaming partners for full mobile coverage.”

About Terrestar Solutions Inc.

Terrestar Solutions Inc. is the only Canadian-controlled mobile satellite operator engaged in the race to bring direct-to-device satellite services to smartphones and IoT devices and make anywhere-in-Canada communication a reality. Terrestar is committed to nurturing the ever-evolving, standards-based and open network ecosystem, enabling Mobile Network Operators to deliver ubiquitous communication services. Thanks to the Echostar T1 satellite, its ground network infrastructure and 40 MHz of S-band mobile-satellite spectrum, Terrestar connects Canadians from almost anywhere in the country, even in Canada’s most remote regions, through its Strigo Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS). The Strigo service also supports non-profit and First Nations organizations, a testament to the Company’s powerful sense of responsibility toward the welfare and progress of the communities it serves. For more information, visit terrestarsolutions.ca or follow them on LinkedIn.

Contact: 
Marie-Eve Francoeur
Manager, Corporate Communications
Email: media@terrestar.ca

About BroadForward

BroadForward is a global Dutch innovator in intelligent signaling software, empowering operators with next generation solutions for routing, interworking, security, and number portability. Its award-winning portfolio spans STP, DRA, DEA, SEPP, SCP, Signaling Firewalls (2G–5G), 4G-5G Interworking, EIR (2G-5G), GMLC, LRF, and MNP. Fully hardware agnostic and cloud native, BroadForward enables seamless virtualization and modernization of legacy network functions. Trusted by mobile operators, IPX providers, IoT platforms, and NTN/satellite networks, the company delivers flexible, future proof signaling evolution toward 5G and 6G. As a nine-time nominee and two-time GSMA GLOMO Award winner, BroadForward is recognized for driving digital network transformation. Our solutions are hardware-agnostic, designed for virtualization, containerization, and cloud deployment. All of BroadForward’s software development takes place entirely in the Netherlands.

Contact: 
Steven van Zanen
Head of Marketing and Product Management
Email: info@broadforward.com Tel: +31 85 489 5 689

 

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Tongwei’s TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48: A New Residential Solar Module Designed to Get More from Every Rooftop

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CHENGDU, China, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tongwei Solar has introduced the TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48, a 48-cell residential solar module delivering up to 490 W at 24.5% efficiency in a compact 1,762 × 1,134 × 30 mm format. Available in Full Black and Black Frame versions, it combines high power output with strong energy generation, installation flexibility and a design suited to modern homes. Zander Yuan, Director of Product & Technology at Tongwei Solar, explains how the module helps homeowners get more from their available roof space.

What makes the TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 stand out from other rooftop solar modules?

Residential rooftops often have limited space, so every module needs to deliver more. The TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 reaches 490 W, around 30 W more than conventional TOPCon modules of a comparable format, helping homeowners install more capacity without increasing the number of modules.

A module’s rated power is only one measure of its performance. Under Tongwei’s test conditions, the module achieved an average 3.3% higher per-watt energy generation than copper-plated back-contact (BC) modules. This advantage is supported by lower leakage current and stronger low-light performance. Comparative testing shows that at an irradiance of 200 W/m², a TNC module retains 19.42 W of an initial 100 W, compared with 18.60 W for a copper-plated BC module. By reducing leakage-related losses and performing better under weak sunlight, the module can make more effective use of available sunlight, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon.

How do these performance advantages translate into real value for homeowners?

What matters to homeowners is how much electricity their system generates over time, not just the power rating on the module. In tests conducted in Yancheng, the TNC module achieved 447.56 equivalent full-load hours, compared with 433.27 for copper-plated BC modules. Its generation advantage reached up to 12.32% during early morning and late afternoon under the tested conditions.

These gains can help households make better use of their rooftop systems, including during periods when electricity prices are higher. Higher generation per watt can also create opportunities to reduce upfront costs. Based on specific pricing assumptions, a 485 W TNC module could deliver comparable energy output to a 500 W copper-plated BC module, potentially saving more than €400 in module costs for a 12-module system. Actual results and savings will depend on installation conditions, local electricity tariffs and product pricing.

How does the module adapt to different rooftops, and what about its appearance and durability?

Not every rooftop has an ideal orientation or remains free of dust. German-condition simulations showed lower low-light generation losses for the TNC module across different orientations than for the copper-plated BC module tested. It also recorded smaller power losses under light, moderate and heavy soiling conditions, helping maintain energy output when conditions are less than ideal.

Appearance matters too, particularly for residential installations. The TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 comes in Full Black and Black Frame versions to suit different roof designs. Its zero-cell-gap layout and concealed current-collection features create a clean, uniform look without sacrificing performance. The dual-glass construction and protective sealing are designed to support long-term reliability in outdoor environments.

How does the TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 fit into Tongwei’s vision for residential solar?

Residential solar needs to balance power, energy generation, installation flexibility and appearance. A module that performs well on paper must also make sense for the roof it goes on and the people who live beneath it.

The TNC 2.0 FULLX G12R-48 brings these priorities together in a compact format. Its high power output helps maximise installed capacity, its energy-generation performance supports better use of available sunlight, and its two design options give homeowners greater choice.

Ultimately, the goal is to make residential solar more practical and valuable, helping homeowners get more from every rooftop.

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Toku Brings Carrier-Grade APAC Connectivity to Zoom Contact Center

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Toku’s local numbers and voice connectivity for Zoom Phone now extend to Zoom Contact Center across 14 Asia Pacific markets.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Toku Ltd. (SGX: TKU) (“Toku” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a Singapore-headquartered AI-powered customer experience (CX) platform, has extended its carrier-grade local numbering and public switched telephone network (PSTN) connectivity to Zoom Contact Center, giving enterprises a new choice of connectivity provider in Asia Pacific, selectable directly in the Zoom web portal. Toku has been a Zoom connectivity partner for Zoom Phone since 2021; the integration brings the same service to Zoom’s contact centre platform.

Contact centres place heavier demands on voice quality, local presence and regulatory compliance than internal telephony, and AI raises the bar again. Enterprises on Zoom Contact Centre can now deploy AI virtual agents that talk to their customers alongside human teams, and every one of those calls still needs a local number and in-country routing. Those pressures compound when operations span markets with different carrier and numbering rules.

That is why Toku was built from the network up. It owns the connectivity and the AI layer above it, and the volume of voice traffic it carried rose in the first half of 2026, as reported in July. Enterprises can deploy the full 360° CX Platform or take one element on its own, such as connectivity, alongside the software they already use.

“The most underrated line item in AI infrastructure is the carrier contract. A voice agent is only as fast as the network it answers over, and in Asia Pacific that is settled carrier by carrier, country by country. Toku exists to be the infrastructure that voice agents run on, and from today Zoom Contact Center customers can build on it without leaving the platform they have chosen,” said Thomas Laboulle, Founder and CEO of Toku.

To get started, customers select Toku as their provider in the Zoom Admin Center, while Toku contracts with the customer separately from the Zoom subscription for connectivity, numbering and usage. The service for Zoom Contact Center is available in 14 markets: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Zoom Contact Center customers can find out more about Toku connectivity at toku.co/zoom.

About Toku

Headquartered in Singapore, Toku Ltd. (SGX Catalist: TKU) is a cloud-native, AI-powered customer experience platform purpose-built for enterprises operating in complex, multi-market environments. With deep roots in the APAC region and an expanding global footprint, Toku’s modular 360° CX Platform orchestrates customer interactions across voice, chat, email and digital channels while managing regulatory, linguistic and infrastructure complexity at scale.

Built on end-to-end ownership of its technology stack, from carrier-grade connectivity to AI applications, Toku delivers enterprise-grade security, reliability and deployment flexibility across commercial cloud, private data centres and hybrid environments. Its AI capabilities include transcription, summarisation, sentiment analysis, conversation analytics and governed virtual agents, designed to integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems and customer data.

Trusted by leading enterprises and public-sector organisations, Toku helps them streamline operations, scale customer engagement and deliver consistent experiences in fragmented markets worldwide.

For more information about Toku, visit toku.co

Zoom is a trademark of Zoom Communications, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Toku’s expansion plans and business strategy. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Toku undertakes no obligation to update these statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Sponsor’s Statement

Toku Ltd. (the “Company”) was listed on Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “Exchange”) on 22 January 2026. The initial public offering of the Company was sponsored by PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the “Sponsor”). This press release has been reviewed by the Sponsor. It has not been examined or approved by the Exchange and the Exchange assumes no responsibility for the contents of this press release, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this press release. The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms. Ng Shi Qing, 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318, sponsorship@ppcf.com.sg.

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Fibocom Showcases SC153 5G Smart Module at NetworkX, Leveraging a Qualcomm Platform to Accelerate 5G Smart Device Development

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VIENNA, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI applications increasingly extend to end devices, smart devices are evolving from basic data connectivity toward real-time interaction and intelligent experiences, creating greater demand for high-speed, stable, low-latency wireless connectivity.

At NetworkX 2026, Fibocom is showcasing its SC153 5G smart module for the first time. Built on the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ Q-4390 processor, SC153 addresses next-generation smart devices’ requirements for high-speed connectivity and complex applications, providing customers worldwide with a high-performance 5G connectivity solution that offers development flexibility.

The product is currently undergoing debugging, with mass production planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.

High-Speed 5G Connectivity Unlocks Device Potential

As applications such as high-definition video transmission, industrial data acquisition and smart device connectivity continue to develop, devices face increasing requirements for high-speed data transmission and stable network connectivity.

Designed with advanced 5G communications capabilities, SC153 supports 3GPP Release 16 and provides multimode connectivity across 5G NR sub-6 GHz and LTE, meeting the network performance and deployment flexibility requirements of different applications.

For connectivity performance, SC153 supports both 5G standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) network architectures, delivering maximum downlink speeds of 2.3 Gbps in SA mode and 2.5 Gbps in EN-DC mode. These capabilities enable stable, efficient data transmission for applications including high-definition video, industrial equipment and smart devices.

Flexible Design Meets Diverse Device Requirements

To support the rapid evolution of smart devices, customers need not only communications performance but also greater flexibility in hardware design and software development.

SC153 uses an LGA package and provides a wide range of interfaces, including MIPI display, MIPI camera, USB 3.1, UART, I²C and SD, while flexibly supporting Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 configurations to meet the design requirements of different device form factors.

SC153 also supports the Android operating system, providing a more flexible platform for software development, application expansion and device customization.

With its high-speed connectivity and development flexibility, SC153 can help customers develop a new generation of wireless products for smart devices, industrial equipment and high-speed data applications.

Working with Ecosystem Partners to Advance Device Innovation

Edward Ai, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Qualcomm Technologies, said:.

“5G and application processing capabilities are converging at an accelerating pace, creating more opportunities for product innovation in next-generation smart devices. Qualcomm Dragonwing platforms are designed to provide device manufacturers with platform capabilities for intelligent edge devices. We look forward to further strengthening our collaboration with Fibocom and extending advanced platform capabilities to more smart device applications.”

Thales Zhang, Vice President and Head of the Global Marketing and Computing Business Group at Fibocom, said:

“As smart device form factors become increasingly diverse, customers are placing greater demands on 5G connectivity and device development efficiency. SC153 is an important addition to Fibocom’s portfolio for next-generation 5G smart devices. We aim to leverage Qualcomm’s advanced platform to translate new connectivity capabilities more quickly into devices that customers can deploy.”

Looking ahead, Fibocom will continue working with industry ecosystem partners to accelerate the deployment of 5G connectivity across a broader range of smart devices.

About Fibocom

Fibocom, founded in 1999, is China’s first wireless communication module company listed on both the A-share and H-share markets. Fibocom leverages wireless communication and artificial intelligence as its core technologies to provide integrated hardware and software solutions that empower industry applications. These solutions accelerate the transformation from “Connect Everything” to “Intelligent Connectivity” across diverse industries.

Fibocom’s one-stop solutions encompass cellular communication, AI, automotive, and GNSS modules, as well as AI toolchains, supporting industry-side and mainstream large model integration, and providing AI Agent, global connectivity, and cloud services, driving the digital intelligence upgrades in industries such as robotics, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy, intelligent transportation, smart retail, and smart energy.

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