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Vizada Launches Thuraya Internet Service

Vizada has begun distributing a new Thuraya satellite communications service that will provide Internet access, Vizada announced July 25. Thuraya GmPRS (Geo mobile Packet Radio Service) enables customers to browse...

Telikom PNG GSM Services Boosted by Satellite

SES New Skies launched GSM backhaul services for Telikom Papua New Guinea (Telikom PNG), the satellite operator announced July 25. Under a five-year deal, Telikom PNG, the main telecommunications provider...

Eutelsat-SES Joint Venture Approved By EC

A joint venture created by SES Global and Eutelsat’s targeting the mobile TV market was approved by the European Commission (EC) July 25. The two rivals announced in October they...
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Amin Bassiouny, Chairman, Nilesat

Middle East satellite operator Nilesat is judging bids to manufacture its new 201 satellite and expects to make a decision “imminently,” possibly before the end of August. “We still have...

MSV Appoints Vice President For Federal Sales

Mobile Satellite Ventures LP (MSV) named Ray Baxter vice president for federal sales, the company announced July 24. Baxter has more than 34 years of experience in the telecommunications industry,...

Delphi Ships 15th Million Satellite Receiver

Delphi Corp. has shipped more than 15 million satellite receivers to retailers and vehicle manufacturers, the company announced July 24. Delphi introduced factory-installed satellite radio receivers to the automotive market...