The Island's telecoms regulator will consider possible mobile satellite data services later this year.
So says Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston, who faced a question for written reply from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse on the topic.
Mr Johnston says the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Agency will seek expressions of interest from the industry over spectrum requirements and other mobile services later this year.
He says satellite bands will be specifically considered.
MHK questions government over cashpoint closures
How could the government help after banks close cash machines?
Isle of Man Foodbank needs volunteers to help struggling families
An Island charity is asking for volunteers this month to help struggling families.
Douglas Council applies to borrow £671k for housing project
Douglas Council has applied to borrow more than £670,000 for a housing project.
Manx Utilities carrying out planned network maintenance
Manx Utilities says you shouldn't worry if you seem to be having trouble topping up your smart meter today.
House of Keys returns for first full sitting since election
The House of Keys meets today, for its first full sitting since September's general election.
Northern bus services to be raised in Keys
Bus services in the north will be on the mind of an MHK this week.
Ben out of service for maintenance work this week
The Steam Packet says the Ben My Chree will be out of service tomorrow.
Richmond Hill closed again tonight for work
Part of the New Castletown Road will close again tonight as work continues on it.
