Connectivity

[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12]  Intelsat S.A. will provide South African-based Vodacom with capacity on satellites Intelsat 906 at 64 degrees East and Intelsat 25 at 328.5 degrees East to support the […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] SES has launched a new iPad application, SES Satellites, demonstrating the SES global fleet of 52 satellites and including over 150 footprints to enable customers locate the […]

 [Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] Norsat International has launched Global-VSATTM, an equipment and global airtime services package that leverages the Norsat MarineLink line of maritime VSAT terminals, available via flexible lease and […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] Beam Communications has launched its portable satellite communications system RapidSat700, designed to operate with the Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) network, the company announced Nov 13. […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-12-12] Airline passengers from the United States who used personal electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones onboard flights lasting longer than one hour spent an average […]

[Satellite News 11-12-12] SES continues to perform strongly with its latest numbers showing increases in revenues and profits. In the first nine months of this year, the operator generated revenues […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-12-12] Arianespace has launched its 52nd Ariane 5 launch via an Ariane 5 ECA launcher from Kourou, French Guiana Nov. 10, orbiting the telecommunications satellites Eutelsat 21B for […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-12-12] Satcom solutions provider Orbit Technologies signed a $150 million contract Nov. 11 to provide the GBSI Initiative’s leading satellite project with Ka-band systems and other satcom solutions, […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-12-12] The European Broadcasting Union Network (EBU) has selected RRsat Global Communications Network to be their main hub between Asia and Europe for the coming years, providing digital […]

 [Satellite TODAY 11-12-12] SkyVision Global Networks will continue expanding its local presence across Africa, the global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems announced Nov. 12. Due […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-09-12] FSS satellite operator SES’s 2012 third-quarter earnings beat market forecasts backed by strong demand for digital and HDTV, which offset losses from Germany’s analog service switch-off, according […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-09-12] Fox Broadcasting Company’s efforts to ban Dish Network’s subscribers from using the HopperTM Whole-Home DVR’s PrimeTime Anytime and AutoHop features were rejected by Judge Dolly Gee of […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-09-12] African communication industry firms Convergence Partners, Altirah Telecoms and a consortium of South African investors have sold the group’s interest in the New Dawn to the […]

 [Satellite TODAY 11-07-12] Inmarsat has signed VSAT terminal supplier L-3 Global Communications Solutions (GCS) as an initial launch partner for land satellite terminals for its future Global Xpress service, the […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-07-12] Trimble has expanded its satellite-delivered Trimble RTX technology coverage to most of the world, enabling the new Trimble xFill technique in RTK and VRS surveying that allows […]

 [Satellite TODAY 11-07-12] DirecTV is evaluating a potential acquisition of Vivendi’s Brazilian telecom Unit, GVT, the satellite provider announced Nov. 6. According to DirecTV CEO Mike White, bankers have provided […]

 [Satellite TODAY 11-07-12] CASBAA named a new member of its board of directors and Council of Governors members at its Annual General Meeting, the association announced Nov. 7. TV5MONDE Asia […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-07-12] SES S.A. has released a record uptake of its occasional use satellite capacity during the Nov. 6 and 7 U.S. election period, the company announced Nov. 7. […]

[Satellite News 11-06-12] Canadian information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has been very active on the satellite side of its operations this year. Its space robotics business, however, […]

[Satellite News 11-06-12] The 2012 OilComm Conference and Exposition, formerly Offshore Communications, kicked off today at the Marriott Westchase Hotel in Houston, opening a forum for real-world solution providers to […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-06-12] O3b Networks will provide Telecom Cook Islands with bandwidth for high speed Internet connectivity to four additional southern islands in the nation, as well as faster internet […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-06-12] Dish Network reported a total revenue of $3.52 billion during its 2012 third quarter, compared with the $3.60 billion it recorded in its 2011 third quarter, the […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-06-12] The World Teleport Association (WTA) has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, the association announced Oct. 17. WTA has expanded its Board […]

[Satellite News 11-05-12] Satellite-based technologies are dominating the in-flight connectivity market, with Ku-band set to become the most popular method of driving the service at the end of 2015 and […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] Webtech Wireless has released its Quadrant Manager 9.7 available immediately with support for Android smart phones and tablets, the vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] TeleCommunication Systems has opened a new sales office in Johannesburg, South Africa focusing on its African marketing and sales activities, the company announced Nov. 2. TeleCommunication provides […]

 [Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] SES has certified a new SAT-over-IP converter by Taiwanese cable TV and set-box manufacturer Zinwell, SES announced Nov. 2. The new SAT-over-IP standard is designed to convert […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] Satellite service provider Intelsat will provide Fiji TV with capacity to deliver direct-to-home (DTH) services to customers throughout the Pacific Ocean region via its Intelsat 19 video […]

SES recently signed a launch deal with SpaceX, once again underlying its faith in the U.S.-based services provider. The operator has been busy this year, with a number of satellites […]

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