Connectivity

[Satellite TODAY 02-21-13] A growing number of seafarers see on-board Wi-Fi connectivity as essential in order to use their own smartphones, tablets and laptops aboard ships, with social media, especially […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-21-13] Hispasat’s Amazonas 3 satellite has started its systems, deployed its solar panels and begun its in-orbit test phase, the operator confirmed.    The satellite reached its geostationary […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-20-13] Spacecom and SatLink Communications have announced the addition of TV5Monde Afrique to the Amos-5 17 degrees east French-language broadcast bouquet. SatLink Communications is providing a TV distribution […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-20-13] Satellite broadcast television continued to expand its household reach in Germany during 2012, with approximately 18 million households receiving their TV directly from a satellite source by […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-20-13] Dish Network reported a decrease in its 2012 full-year net income, caused by higher subscriber-related expenses that were driven by programming costs, increased subscriber acquisition costs from higher […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-20-13] RRsat Global Communications Network, provider of digital content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industries, announced it has successfully wrapped up distribution […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-20-13] RRsat Global Communications Network, provider of digital content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industries, announced it has successfully wrapped up distribution […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-19-2012] After a successful launch aboard an Arianespace Ariane-5 ECA rocket two weeks ago, Azerbaijan’s first telecommunications satellite, Azerspace/Africasat-1a, has reached its final orbital position at 46 degrees […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-19-2012] The World Teleport Association (WTA) has ranked Mexico-based Elara Comunicaciones as the second fastest growing teleport in 2012. Each year, the WTA recognizes the Top Teleport Operators […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-19-2012] IPTV and OTT solutions provider Amino Communications has appointed Joe Coles as the company’s new senior vice president for product management and marketing. Coles has more than […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-19-13] Video delivery infrastructure specialist Harmonic has reached an agreement to sell its Cable Access business to Aurora Networks for $46 million in cash, which would complete the […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-19-2012] Satellite operator Avanti has announced the appointment of Harry Formosa as its new European sales director. With more than 30 years of experience, he comes from BT where […]

DIRECTV announced it has added 761,000 net additions in its 2012 fourth quarter, driven by DIRECTV Latin America's record of 658,000.

Orbital Sciences Corporation has reported its 2012 fourth quarter and full year financial results, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations but not revenue expectations.

MTN Satellite Communications has announced the expansion of its MTN Worldwide TV (MTN TV) service.

[Satellite TODAY 02-13-13] Polish satellite TV operators Cyfra+ and n are planning to introduce nC+, a new satellite platform, in the country by this spring. The platform will also provide […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-13-13] Ericsson will launch a new unified content delivery network (CDN) solution to address the global consumer shift to broadband mobility. The Ericsson Media Delivery Network solution unifies […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-13-13] By 2017, 4G LTE operators will see their revenues leap through an extended growth spurt, reaching more than $340 billion spread throughout the international market, compared to […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-12-13] SES has announced a strategic partnership with Viking Satcom for the development and deployment of commercial satellite antenna systems to enable the expansion of its center arc […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-12-13] African communications technology provider BringCom and local Djibouti partners have established a new private company, Djibouti Teleport SARL, to revitalize and manage the daily operations of the […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-12-13] Datasat Communications is introducing a new service targeted for mine operators who wish to upgrade their analogue Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) networks to digital. Through wireless broadband […]

According to research and analysis firm IDATE, Liberty Global acquisition of Virgin Media is an example of the internationalization path of the pay-TV market.

[Satellite TODAY 02-11-13] Dish Network announced its new Hopper with Sling Whole-Home HD DVR is now available nationwide.    The second-generation Hopper allows customers to watch live and recorded home […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-11-13] Ologa, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company and official reseller partner of SkyeVine, has been recognized as the Best National SME in the innovation category in […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-11-13] Raytheon released a new mobile app that provides reliable and secure real-time communications for first responders. One Force Mobile Collaboration also offers situational awareness and a suite […]

Google has reached a deal with British free-to-air satellite service Freesat

[Satellite TODAY 02-08-13] Eutelsat has confirmed that its CFO Catherine Guillouard is leaving the company immediately – a move that comes at a rather odd time for the FSS operator, […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-08-13] Arabsat has reached a deal with South Eastern Europe telecom group, Hellenic Telecommunication Organization for the acquisition of its 99.05 percent equity participation in Hellas-Sat Consortium.   […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-08-13] ViaSat’s shares rose 24 percent Thursday after the company reported better than expected sales and earnings for the third quarter. The company said its revenue reached $286.4 […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-08-13] Cobham is preparing a preview of an ultra-small wireless HD camera transmitter at the NAB 2013 show that will take place in Las Vegas this April. The […]