| FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
 The last few months have provided the mobile satellite services (MSS) sector with several unique opportunities for growth. While other consumer-based sectors are modifying rollout plans according to lowered 2009 expectations, the mobile industry is breaking new ground by exploring the potential of hybrid satellite-terrestrial services, which they can now offer at competitive prices, and newer, smaller products that attract a broader base of customers.
Recent studies also show that the mobile industry may be more insulated from the global economic recession given that consumers view mobile voice and data services as essential utilities. As technological advances in space and on Earth lead to a new generation of handheld receivers, the prospect of MSS breaking into the consumer mass market with a host of innovative services grows stronger.
In this e-letter, Via Satellite takes a look at some of the most important mobile satellite developments this year — the launch of ancillary terrestrial component services, U.S. Federal Communications Commission regulatory issues, U.S. military demand for global services and the machine-to-machine market — all areas which the industry’s biggest MSS companies have made serious investments.
— Jeffrey Hill, News Editor.
Top Story
ATC Opportunities May Offset Challenges of U.S. Mobile Consumer Market
The launch of ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) networks and complementary ground infrastructure marks the merge of the wireless world with the consumer electronics market, Internet service providers and digital video distributors. More importantly, ATC is seen by some as an opportunity for substantial growth in the MSS sector...More»
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Industry News
Iridium Forms New Company to Enter Russian Market
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AT&T CruiseCast Launches Mobile Entertainment System
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Infineon, SkyTerra, TerreStar Unveil Mobile SDR Platform
Infineon Technologies, SkyTerra, and TerreStar have unveiled a multi-standard mobile platform based on Infineon's software-defined-radio (SDR) technology, the companies announced. ..More»
Thuraya Launches Mobile Satellite Services in Korea
Thuraya has launched mobile satellite services in Korea, the company announced. ..More»
Newtec To Unveil Two DVB-S2 Multistream-Supported Mobile TV Products
Newtec will unveil two mobile TV space products — the AZ810 stream aggregator and the HZ914 multistream satellite receiver, the company announced. ..More»
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Industry Focus
Blue Force Tracking Rollouts Highlight Military Demand for Mobile Satcom in Afghanistan
Comtech Mobile Datacom’s new Blue Force Tracking High Capacity (BFT-HC) system could be ready for military operations as early as this summer, with a rollout target that coincides with the buildup of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, said Dan Wood, the unit’s president...More»
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 Executive Insight
Inmarsat COO: Investment in SkyWave Could Change Mobile M2M Market
Inmarsat’s acquisition of a 19 percent stake in SkyWave Mobile Communications in April was a “small investment” for the company in its efforts to expand Inmarsat’s presence in the satellite low data rate (SLDR) market, said Inmarsat COO Perry Melton...More»
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Contracts
DiBcom Partners with Solaris Mobile to Launch DVB-SH Mobile TV in Europe
DiBcom, a semiconductor company, has entered into a cooperation agreement with Solaris Mobile to provide mobile television and in-vehicle entertainment, information and communication services across Europe, Solaris announced...More»
Avanti Wins Irish Broadband Contract
Avanti Communications has a won a five million euro contract with an Irish broadband company...More»
C-Com Receives Antenna Orders From International Government Agencies
C-Com Satellite Systems received orders valued at more than $2 million...More»
Newtec Wins Middle East Mobile TV Deal
Mobision has selected Newtec’s Horizon HZ420 equipment for use in what Newtec claims is the Middle East’s first ever paid mobile television service for mobile phones and DVB-H compliant devices, Newtec announced...More»
Harris Corporation, Roundbox to Deliver Mobile DTV Broadcast Solution
Harris Corp. signed an original equipment manufacturer agreement with Roundbox Inc...More»
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