The Side-Effect of the Hosted Payload Discussion: Commercial, Military Worlds Merge
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Jeffrey Hill
With governments looking to find ways to both meet defense requirements and cut costs, it appears that the opportunity for creative “hosted payload” type deals has never been better. Can the satellite industry persuade key decision makers within... read more
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
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
