Connectivity

SES is still in negotiations regarding the future of Solaris Mobile, according to SES CCO Ferdinand Kayser.   When asked about the future of Solaris Mobile, Kayser told the IBC E-Daily in Amsterdam […]

Avanti Communications has launched a new satellite newsgathering (SNG) product that utilizes Ka-band capacity from the operator’s Hylas satellites providing coverage across the EMEA region, Avanti announced Sept. 7.   […]

European operator SES has collaborated with Sony to demonstrate a live satellite transmission of 4K Ultra HD content played out in Quad Full HD format and encoded in the H.264 […]

Intelsat has reached an agreement with Gogo to provide broadband satellite capacity that will support its in-flight connectivity and digital entertainment solutions, the FSS operator announced Sept. 7.    Gogo […]

IBC has long been a staple on the global broadcast and satellite conference circuit. The conference usually showcases the latest in cutting edge broadcast technologies and the satellite industry has […]

Eastern Europe is seen as having rich potential for pay-TV offerings and while markets such as Poland and Russia often grab the headlines, there are some other less high profile […]

Astrium Services’ ND SatCom has been commissioned to provide German media company Südwestrundfunk (SWR) with uplink technology for six radio satellite newsgathering vehicles that are to be implemented in a […]

IPTV and over-the-top (OTT) solutions provider Amino Communications has selected Wi-Fi chipset and software developer Celeno Communications to integrate its OptimizAIR Wi-Fi USB solution with Amino’s A140/A540 set-top boxes (STBs), […]

Video delivery infrastructure developer Harmonic has unveiled 4:2:2 decoding capabilities for its ProView 7100 integrated receiver-decoder (IRD), transcoder and stream processor, the company announced Sept. 5.    The IRD’s SD […]

Eutelsat will continue to roll out its Ka-Sat-powered NewsSpotter services, featuring lightweight compact equipment that can deliver live video in HD and SD from the field via high-speed streaming IP. […]

MultiChoice will migrate its DStv services from its current transponder space on the Intelsat 10 and Intelsat 7 satellites to capacity on the new Intelsat 20 satellite — a move […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-07-12] Avanti Communications has launched a new satellite newsgathering (SNG) product that utilizes Ka-band capacity from the operator’s Hylas satellites providing coverage across the EMEA region, Avanti […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] European operator SES has collaborated with Sony to demonstrate a live satellite transmission of 4K Ultra HD content played out in Quad Full HD format and encoded […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] Intelsat has reached an agreement with Gogo to provide broadband satellite capacity that will support its in-flight connectivity and digital entertainment solutions, the FSS operator announced Sept. […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] Astrium Services’ ND SatCom has been commissioned to provide German media company Südwestrundfunk (SWR) with uplink technology for six radio satellite newsgathering vehicles that are to be […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] KVH Industries has enhanced its global mini-VSAT broadband network by introducing a dual-mode, 1-meter TracPhone V11 C- and Ku-band terminal, the company announced Sept. 6.    KVH […]

[Satellite News 09-06-12] Intelsat has signed an agreement with Eastern Space Systems Romania (ESS) to provide satellite capacity for a new video multiplex platform designed to serve Central and Eastern […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] SES will launch its Ka-band SES Broadband satellite service in November, pending the launch and beginning of operations of its Astra 2F satellite, the operator confirmed Sept. […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12]  Gilat Satellite Networks has received an order from European satellite broadband providers in support of SES Broadband Services’ (SBBS) Ka-band consumer service rollout, Gilat announced Sept. 6. […]

[Satellite News 09-05-12] European operator Eutelsat Communications is looking to drive the conversation at the upcoming IBC 2012 show in Amsterdam with plans to showcase next-generation broadcast opportunities made possible […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-05-12] FSS operator Intelsat has contracted Boeing to build the first of its EpicNG next-generation system satellites based on the manufacturer’s 702 medium-power (702MP) bus, the companies […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] Newtec is partnering with the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) to include GVF’s VSAT Installation Certification Program into its training portfolio, Newtec announced Sept. 5.    Newtec will […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] Video delivery infrastructure developer Harmonic has unveiled 4:2:2 decoding capabilities for its ProView 7100 integrated receiver-decoder (IRD), transcoder and stream processor, the company announced Sept. 5.   […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] IPTV and over-the-top (OTT) solutions provider Amino Communications has selected Wi-Fi chipset and software developer Celeno Communications to integrate its OptimizAIR Wi-Fi USB solution with Amino’s A140/A540 […]

[Satellite News 09-04-12] Thai Airways International (Thai Airways) is close to launching in-flight connectivity services to its passengers in Asia. As one of Asia’s biggest airline operators, the company is […]

[Satellite News 09-04-12] Every year, the IBC conference and exhibition in Amsterdam serves as a platform for the next generation of broadcast technology. The most recent shows have focused on […]

[Satellite News 09-04-12] Dutch teleport, VSAT and broadcasting services provider Castor Networks has signed a capacity expansion agreement on SES’ NSS-7 satellite to meet growing demands for connectivity throughout Southern […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-04-12] Satellite TV services continued to increase its reach in Germany after the analog switch-off in April, gaining customers in 100,000 households in the first half of […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-04-12] Amos satellite fleet operator Spacecom has signed a follow-on, long-term capacity contract with Hungarian company Magyar Telekom, which is worth up to $7 million, Spacecom announced Sept. […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-04-12] Satellite networking technology provider Gilat Satellite Networks has added advanced disaster recovery functionality to its SkyEdge VSAT platform, the company announced Sept. 4.    Gilat will incorporate […]