Month: March 2003

By Maury Mechanick In January, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled on one of the major satellite-related matters on its docket, the ability of licensed mobile satellite service (MSS) operators...

WASHINGTON, DC — Eutelsat CEO Giuliano Berretta is sceptical about the wisdom of large-scale mergers in the fixed-satellite services (FSS) sector. His view is intriguing, given the recent attempts by...

WASHINGTON, DC – Despite an oversupply of capacity in the market, many operators still are convinced that the Asian market offers rich pickings. This was one of the main conclusions...

Premiere, the German satellite pay-TV operator, continues to show positive signs in its bid to become profitable in Germany. In its 2002 results announced Feb. 26, the operator said it...

WASHINGTON, DC – Latin America continues to be the most difficult region for satellite operators right now. With a worsening economy, it does not look as though things will change...

WASHINGTON, DC – After much talk over recent years, it appears as though time is now right for Ka-band to play a pivotal role for satellite operators. On a panel...

The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. is eliminating 1,700 jobs at its Space Division. The division reported a loss of 268 million euros ($296 million) in 2002 because of...

Stratos, a provider of remote communications solutions and services, agreed to provide Shell UK Exploration and Production with a satellite communications network for its Goldeneye Platform, due to be deployed...

WASHINGTON, DC — The success of XM Radio in the United States indicates that satellite radio is here to stay. But Global Radio in Europe has a long way to...

Gilat Satellite Networks has announced the resignations of its co-founders, Chairman and CEO Yoel Gat and President Amiram Levinberg. The resignations will take effect at the April meeting of a...