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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Ambitious Plans Showcase Best of Satellite Sector
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Mark Holmes
It does not seem so long ago that I was making my way to Madrid to interview Petra Mateos-Aparicio, chairwoman, Hispasat, who was deservedly crowned Via Satellite 2010 executive of the year. Fast-forward almost 12 months, and we are getting ready to crown the... read more


VIEW FROM THE TOP

Neelie Kroes Vice President, European Commission
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Mark Holmes
The European Commission (EC) shapes much of Europe’s digital and communications policies. One of the big questions facing the EC in recent years is how positive it has been towards using satellite to reduce digital divides and provide broadband across... read more


BROADCASTERS CORNER

Eric Klein, CEO, High TV 3D
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Mark Holmes
While 2011 was characterized by more sober predictions for the take-up of 3-D TV, there are still many believers among broadcasters in the medium. Most ardent among them is High TV 3D, a broadcaster that claims it has the “most widely distributed... read more


INDUSTRY NEWS

Technology News
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Staff Writer
Numerex Introduces Enhanced Satellite Asset-Tracking Solution Numerex Corp. has unveiled a new... read more

Services News
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Staff Writer
Arabsat Transfers Arabsat-2B Telecom Network to New Satellite Middle-East communications satellite operator... read more

Contracts News
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Staff Writer
Comtech EF Data Wins Mobile Backhaul Contract in Latin America Comtech EF Data was awarded a $4.1 million... read more

Executive Moves News
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Staff Writer
Liberty Global Appoints Hall Senior Vice President, General Counsel Liberty Global appointed Bryan Hall its... read more





FEATURES

Satellite Executive of the Year 2011: The Nominees Are...
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Jeffrey Hill, Mark Holmes
Businesses throughout the satellite industry performed admirably in the tough economic conditions of 2011. Many executives worked to push their company higher, and the following six stood out to be nominees for one of the industry’s most prestigious... read more

Agile Apertures: Antenna and Beam Technologies Redefining Satellite Landscape
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Anne Wainscott-Sargent
A powerful new generation of enhanced satellites is placing more stringent requirements on antenna manufacturers as satellite operators look to gain the next-generation of antenna technology without incurring huge extra costs. Are antenna manufacturers able... read more

COLUMNS

New Arbitration Rules to Resolve Satellite Disputes
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | By Gerry Oberst
New arbitration rules have recently been launched for resolution of disputes relating to outer space activities. The Optional Rules for Arbitration of Disputes Relating to Outer Space Activities was developed by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), based... read more


Satellites and Freedom
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | By Owen D. Kurtin
We usually discuss satellite technology in politically neutral terms, recognizing its achievements in communications, media, navigation, mapping and other fields, while at best tacitly acknowledging that the same capabilities can do harm, as well. The choice... read more


Regulatory Uncertainty: A Major Factor in Conflict Areas
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | By Raul Magallanes
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... read more


LightSquared Fights Against The Tide as Opposition Mounts
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | By Max Engel
LightSquared’s plans to deploy a terrestrial LTE network using L-band satellite frequencies was dealt a serious blow by reports that government testing found that its proposed LTE service caused significant interference with around 75 percent of... read more









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