Month: February 2005

Star One CEO Edson Soffiatti believes the operator is in a strong position to achieve financial success in 2005 despite intense competition and transponder pricing pressure within the Latin American...

AsiaPulse reported Feb. 14 that WorldSpace Satellite Radio unveiled Diva, the company’s new satellite radio receiver. The receiver is compatible with CD players and other entertainment systems components. Diva will...

GlobeCast said it is donating its satellite broadcasting services to a FIFA/UEFA “Football for Hope” Tsunami Relief Match between Ronaldinho XI and Shevchenko XI on Feb. 15 at Nou Camp...

Connexion by Boeing and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) said that SAS would be the first international carrier to introduce the Connexion by Boeing wireless in-flight Internet service to flights between...

After a failed maiden voyage and a 24-hour delay, Arianespace successfully launched its Ariane 5 ECA rocket Feb. 12, carrying the Xtar-Eur and two other satellites into orbit. The rocket...

Telesat said it was selected by the World Broadcasting Union‘s International Satellite Operations Group (WBU-ISOG) as the host site for tests to ensure the global interoperability of codecs used for...

SBS Broadcasting has made a key acquisition to strengthen its position in the Nordic pay-TV arena. The company acquired a number of top premium movies and sports channels, which should...

Cablevision Systems Corp. said it signed a letter of intent under which Voom HD LLC, a new private company formed by certain Cablevision Class B Common Stock holders, including Cablevision...

Cablevision Systems Corp. said it signed a letter of intent under which Voom HD LLC, a new private company formed by certain Cablevision Class B Common Stock holders, including Cablevision...

Star One CEO Edson Soffiatti expects the operator’s broadband revenues to increase by more than 20 percent in 2005, with overall revenues of around $20 million. The operator is a...