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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Satellite Squares Off in Broadcast, Data Market Battles
There is a lot of money being poured into Latin America's video and data markets, specifically in Brazil – the future host of major international sporting events during the next five years. Brazil also is in the midst of a crucial 4G spectrum auction, in which telecoms and satellite operators and service providers are lining up to build the bandwidth surplus needed to meet future demands.
The broadcast market, however, is one where satellite has a noticeable advantage, with DirecTV Latin America providing a prime example of leveraging potential subscriber growth. New satellites have been launched over the region and more are on the way, bringing with them a vast, new supply of capacity to serve emerging vertical markets in the commercial, government and enterprise sectors. The SATELLITE 2012 conference is holding a session on Wednesday, March 14 at 10:15 a.m. called "Latin America - The 'Mega Event' Horizon." I couldn't think of a more appropriate title to describe the building enthusiasm in the region.
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Brazil’s Power Telecom, Satellite Players Line Up for 4G Spectrum Auction
Brazilian telecom regulator Anatel’s board of directors has approved the potential framework to auction radio frequency spectrum that will be used to expand access to fourth-generation (4G), mobile broadband technologies and to address demand from major sporting events to be held in Brazil during the next five years. The tender is expected to last until April 30, according to a decree that was passed by the Brazilian government last June... More»
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Industry News
DirecTV Latin America Subsidiary Unveils Brazilian OTT Service
DirecTV satellite TV provider subsidiary Sky Brazil is set to launch an over-the-top (OTT) Internet TV service called Sky Online, the company announced... More»
SES-4 Deploys Solar Arrays, Enters In-Orbit Testing
The SES-4 satellite successfully performed post-launch maneuvers and deployed its solar arrays yesterday following its launch on Tuesday aboard an International Launch Services (ILS) Proton Breeze M rocket... More»
Hughes Installs HN Broadband Satellite System for Mexican ISP
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Inmarsat Launches Global BGAN End-to-End IP Data Service
Inmarsat has rolled out its global BGAN M2M end-to-end IP data service as a low-cost solution to support M2M applications that would typically transmit between 1Mb and 50Mb per terminal per month ...More»
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Industry Focus
Analysts: Latin America is Now DirecTV’s Core Business
The fourth-quarter fiscal reports that pay-TV satellite operator DirecTV Group issued last month revealed a continuing trend that has finally gotten the attention of market analysts. For several quarters, DirecTV has reported impressive subscriber gains from its DirecTV Latin America division. Now, with a 16 percent jump in the operator’s fourth-quarter profits, primarily driven by the growing scale of DirecTV Latin America... More»
SES-4 Launch Kicks Off Operator's Active Year in Latin America
SES may see its most energetic year for Latin America expansion in 2012. The company recently launched its much-awaited SES-4 20-kilowatt satellite with full coverage of the Americas and a global beam to support mobile and maritime customers. SES also recently relocated its AMC-3 satellite from its former location of 87 degrees West to 67 degrees West to optimize coverage of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean... More»
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Contracts
SES Inks Significant Capacity Renewal, Expansion Deal in Brazil
Brazilian broadcaster Rede Novo Tempo de Comunicação has renewed and expanded its long-term capacity agreement with SES for the distribution of its video and radio channels to audiences throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, North America and Western Europe... More»
Comtech EF Data Recieves Satellite Modem, RF Order from Latin America
Comtech EF Data has received a $1 million order for satellite communications equipment from an unnamed Latin American mobile operator... More»
Gilat Signs $16 Million Internet Access Contract Extension in Colombia
Gilat Satellite Networks won a $16 million, nine-month extension of a Colombian government contract to provide rural communications satellite communications services... More»
Harris CapRock Signs SeaAccess VSAT Contract With Brazilian Oil and Gas Firm
Siem Offshore has contracted Harris CapRock Communications to deliver its SeaAccess turnkey VSAT communications to five of its supply vessels located off the coast Brazil... More»
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