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.
Vandals smash heritage charity's windows
A charity in the west of the Island has been left counting the cost after vandals attacked its headquarters.
Commissioner "saddened and disappointed" by ATM withdrawal
Castletown Commissioners chair Tony Brown says he's saddened and disappointed after a bank announced it would close a cashpoint.
Private GP conference in Santon next month
An event in Santon later this year will bring together healthcare professionals from across the UK.
Revamped holes would ease Peel course congestion, says club
Planners will decide the fate of a proposed extension to Peel's golf course next week.
Mountain Road WON'T close today, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be no road closure on the Mountain today.
Chilly forecast means move for chilli festival
The food may be hot - but the weather means a chilli festival is swapping dates this weekend.
Hunt for fly-tippers who dumped white goods
Police are investigating after a fly-tipping incident in the west of the Island.
Final Mountain Road MGP closure today
The Mountain Road is due to shut today as race equipment is cleared away after Manx Grand Prix.
