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Alcatel Space has contracted with Jersey-based AirTV Holdings Ltd to build satellites to deliver live TV programming to aircraft passengers. Alcatel Space’s operating arm, Spacecom, will be a strategic partner...

Radio Television Espanola (RTVE), France Télévision and RAI plan to launch a new thematic channel on arts and lifestyle in the Mediterranean. It will also offer programming on travel, cuisine,...

* Satellite Media Services (SMS) is now offering Internet access speeds of up to 155Mbps over satellite. SMS is using IP over SONET rather than ATM in order to reduce...

By Theresa Foley Satellite manufacturing capacity around the world is about twice the amount required to meet demand for the next few years. Demand is pegged at about 25 to...

by Peter J. Brown What does 21st century software have in store for the global satellite industry? As the next waves of software start emerging some important trends can be...

By Theresa Foley Where is the global bandwidth business headed in the next few years? Global traffic patterns are changing as the Internet grows in usage and data overtakes voice...

by Marc Crossman and Anh Steininger Hughes continues to transform into a pure-play satellite services company. Hughes kicks off the year with three strategic moves that are sure to unleash...

by Gerald E. Oberst Jr. Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic are working on the licensing structure for the next generation of interactive satellite terminals. These terminals promise to...

By Robustiano Fernandez With all the excitement and attention the new LEO MSS and developing Ka-band satellite systems have been generating, it is easy to overlook the traditional, time-tested technology...

Astrolink LLC announced that it has named Roland Bopp vice president of international business development. Bopp will be responsible for assisting in the development and launch of Astrolink in the...