Connectivity

[Via Satellite 04-04-2016] Direct to Home (DTH) operator and media company Forever Group Myanmar has entered a long-term contract with Thaicom for five additional transponders. The company currently uses three […]

[Via Satellite 04-01-2016] In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) provider newcomer SmartSky Networks, a company that claims its Air-to-Ground (ATG) network is able to deliver more than 10 times competitor’s speeds, is taking […]

[Via Satellite 04-01-2016] Fairchild Freight, a truckload carrier specializing in the transportation of consumer food commodities throughout North America, has selected Orbcomm to provide its dual-mode cold chain telematics solution to track and monitor refrigerated trailers. […]

[Via Satellite 04-01-2016] Measat Satellite Systems has reached an agreement with Television Entertainment Reality Network International (TERN International) to distribute the Insight UHD channel. The operator will use the global […]

[Via Satellite 04-01-2016] Global Radiodata Communication (GRC), working with Inmarsat partner Network Innovations (NI), has connected the first Global Xpress terminal for an enterprise commercial customer. The companies deployed the […]

[Via Satellite 03-31-2016] Eutelsat and France Télévisions have reached a new agreement for capacity on the Eutelsat 5 West A satellite, enabling France’s public broadcaster to upgrade all of France […]

[Via Satellite 03-31-2016] Hispasat and Quantis’ Moroccan subsidiary Nortis have reached an agreement with Gaes Titan Desert by Garmin — a multi-stage mountain bike challenge — to become the race’s […]

[Via Satellite 03-30-2016] Russian pay-TV operator Tricolor TV has increased its number of High Definition (HD) subscribers from 6.6 million to 7 million between now and January 1. The company […]

[Via Satellite 03-30-2016] Thuraya has joined forces with WiCis Sports in a bid to support climbing expeditions to the Himalayas. The expedition, beginning on March 19, is part of a […]

[Via Satellite 03-30-2016] Oceaneering International has tapped Harris CapRock for satellite connectivity to remotely pilot and automatically control its Nexxus Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Harris CapRock is providing satellite bandwidth […]

[Via Satellite 03-29-2016] By 2025, NSR expects more than 785 Ultra-HD channels will broadcast over satellite, driving an additional $280 million in annual leasing revenues. The research firm’s “Ultra-HD via […]

[Via Satellite 03-29-2016] SES, in collaboration with European culture channel Arte, will be broadcasting the Le Corsaire ballet live in Ultra-HD from the Vienna State Opera via the orbital position […]

[Via Satellite 03-25-2016] British satellite operator Avanti Communications has launched full-scale national marketing of a government funded satellite broadband program in the U.K. Customers nationwide who are beyond the reach […]

[Via Satellite 03-24-2016] Transocean, an international offshore drilling company, has awarded Harris CapRock a multi-year contract renewal for complete managed communications services in which the company will install its Harris […]

[Via Satellite 03-24-2016] Globecomm has received its first streaming Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services contract from a U.S. government organization that has deployed personnel in a large, multi-unit dwelling overseas. The […]

[Via Satellite 03-24-2016] Thuraya has elected Saleh Al Abdooli, CEO of Etisalat UAE, to become chairman of the company’s board of directors. Al Abdooli has served as CEO of Etisalat […]

[Via Satellite 03-23-2016] Thuraya has announced the launch of the IP Commander, a voice and data terminal purpose-built for military, government, civil defense and emergency response teams. The new terminal […]

[Via Satellite 03-22-2016] Global Data Systems (GDS) is planning to continue growing its satellite services footprint around the world to serve customers, particularly in oil and gas, despite the downturn […]

[Via Satellite 03-22-2016] Gogo has expanded its connectivity partnership with Air Canada to include its international fleet, including the Boeing 787. Under the new agreement, Gogo will install its satellite-based […]

[Via Satellite 03-22-2016] Broadband satellite services provider Hughes Network Systems has struck an agreement to deliver satellite connectivity for Global Eagle Entertainment‘s (GEE) next-generation, multi-band airborne services using the high-throughput […]

[Via Satellite 03-22-2016] AsiaSat has reached a multi-year lease agreement with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) for a C-band transponder on AsiaSat 7. The company will use capacity from the […]

[Via Satellite 03-21-2016] SES Platform Services and The History Channel Germany have expanded their partnership covering the distribution of pay-TV channel A&E on the Sky Deutschland platform, extending the contract […]

[Via Satellite 03-21-2016] Comtech Telecommunications subsidiary Comtech Xicom has received a $1.3 million contract from a major satellite television provider. The company will supply Ka-band high-power amplifiers for Direct-to-Home (DTH) services. […]

[Via Satellite 03-18-2016] After playing a pivotal role in Bulgaria’s transition from analog to digital television in 2013, Nurts Bulgaria is planning to increase its satellite broadcasting capabilities far beyond […]

[Via Satellite 03-17-2017] SES has included Ultra-HD programming from Mance Media’s 4KUniverse on the operator’s UHD1 Ultra-HD channel. 4KUniverse content includes documentaries, theatrical movies, experimental films, feature films and television […]

[Via Satellite 03-17-2016] Satellite network solutions provider UltiSat has extended support to a prominent Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) by deploying its UltiNet Gold service throughout the Middle East Africa (MEA) region. […]

[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Euroconsult has released a report forecasting that total revenues from passenger In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services will skyrocket from an estimated $700 million in 2015 to nearly $5.4 […]

[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] X2nSat and Axesat have entered a formal partnership agreement to provide satellite connectivity across North and South America. X2nSat has a high ­capacity satellite gateway and 24/7 […]

[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) provider Orbital Tracking has developed its first global tracking product, a dual-mode asset tracker, which will be available later this year following final […]

[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] During the SATELLITE 2016 Conference and Exhibition, the Via Satellite editorial team conducted interviews with leaders and experts from across the industry. Via Satellite spoke with Eutelsat […]