http://www.satellitetoday.com Satellite Today en-us 2012 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 8:43:10 EST Post-conflict governments in war-torn areas often make it a priority to rebuild their telecommunications networks. This is because it is difficult to advance other rebuilding efforts, such as restoring order and supporting humanitarian initiatives, without reliable communications. On the other hand, emerging... http://www.satellitetoday.com/via/satellitepolicies/38185.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Global telecommunications services generate $1.5 trillion per year representing an economic force to be reckoned with; and the World Trade Organization (WTO) is at the center of it. The various principles and agreements made under the WTO have contributed to the liberalization and privatization of telecom... http://www.satellitetoday.com/via/satellitepolicies/37992.html Sun, 1 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST Fallen defunct satellites seem to be in fashion these days, including NASA’s decommissioned Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) that impacted earth late September. While much was speculated about the potential landing location, little was said about liability should satellite debris injure... http://www.satellitetoday.com/via/satellitepolicies/37895.html Thu, 1 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST The European Data Protection Directive (Directive) prohibits transfers of personal data to non-European Union (EU) nations. While the EU and the United States share the same goal of enhancing privacy protection for their citizens, the EU and the United States take different approaches to achieving this goal... http://www.satellitetoday.com/via/satellitepolicies/37688.html Tue, 1 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EDT The technological developments of recent decades have moved companies into an information-based era. Because of this, personal data represents a new type of raw material for their services and, at the same time, cross-border data transfers have become the lifeline of some corporations. Consequently, the safe... http://www.satellitetoday.com/via/satellitepolicies/37523.html Sat, 1 Oct 2011 0:00:00 EDT Following last month’s discussion on spectrum leasing, this month’s topic focuses on license assignment options. The spectrum lease license holder keeps title to the license, but allows others to use the spectrum for a limited time. By contrast, license assignment involves the transfer of all or... http://www.satellitetoday.com/via/satellitepolicies/37284.html Thu, 1 Sep 2011 0:00:00 EDT There are financial ramifications for buying a larger house than needed; such as proportionally larger maintenance, tax and insurance bills. However, one way to lessen the financial sting is to rent a room or two; or even the entire property. Holders of wireless licenses have this same flexibility. Since... http://www.satellitetoday.com/via/satellitepolicies/37145.html Mon, 1 Aug 2011 0:00:00 EDT We all would like to believe that customers will be delighted with our telecommunications services and that there will never be disagreements between telecommunications partners. But in reality, there will always be dissatisfied customers no matter what extraordinary measures carriers take; and there will... http://www.satellitetoday.com/via/satellitepolicies/36940.html Fri, 1 Jul 2011 0:00:00 EDT We all are familiar with the VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) network, which encompasses a hub and multiple, identical remote stations. VSAT licenses in Ku-band have been used for a long time and provide what is popularly called “blanket license” authority. Interestingly, there is an... http://www.satellitetoday.com/via/satellitepolicies/36703.html Wed, 1 Jun 2011 0:00:00 EDT Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) carriers that provide interconnected, two-way voice services must be fully equipped to handle 911 emergency calls. This means that providers must establish call centers to receive satellite phone emergency calls and then forward such calls to appropriate public safety access... http://www.satellitetoday.com/via/satellitepolicies/36640.html Sun, 1 May 2011 0:00:00 EDT