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GlobeCast, Orange, SES Partner to Launch France 24 Interactive TV Service
[Satellite TODAY 12-13-11] GlobeCast and France 24 are planning to launch an exploratory Hbb-TV service in early 2012 with the support of French telecom Orange and satellite operator SES, the […]
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Comtech EF Data Wins Mobile Backhaul Contract in Latin America
[Satellite TODAY 12-22-11] Comtech EF Data was awarded a $4.1 million contract to provide satellite communications equipment supporting mobile backhaul network expansion to an unnamed telecommunications operator in Latin America, […]
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Numerex Introduces Enhanced Satellite Asset-Tracking Solution
[Satellite TODAY 12-22-11] Numerex Corp. has unveiled a new satellite-based end-to-end remote asset monitoring solution that enables value-added resellers to provide secure, configurable asset visibility to customers seeking to monitor […]
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LightSquared Files FCC Petition to Assert Spectrum Licensee Rights
[Satellite TODAY 12-22-11] LightSquared has filed a petition with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to confirm its right to use the spectrum licensed to the company by the federal […]
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Colombia Contracts Gilat VSAT to Connect More Than 1,600 Schools
[Satellite TODAY 12-21-11] Gilat Satellite Networks has been awarded a new contract by the Colombian Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MINTIC) to provide broadband Internet connectivity to over 1,600 […]
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Thales Amends MDA Deal to Procure Additional Technology for O3b Network
[Satellite TODAY 12-21-11] Canadian essential information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) will provide additional advanced technology to support the communication satellite network of its partner O3b, the company […]
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SES Upgrades Astra2Connect Speeds for German, U.K. Users
[Satellite TODAY 12-21-11] Operator SES has rolled out an enhanced version of its satellite-based broadband service Astra2Connect to its end-users in Germany, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The service is […]
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Industry Groups Pleased with Demise of T-Mobile Takeover
[Satellite TODAY Insider 12-21-11] AT&T’s hand in terminating its $39 billion deal with Deutsche Telekom to acquire T-Mobile was forced by strong opposition from the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) and the […]
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Failed T-Mobile Acquisition Opens New Doors for Dish Network’s Future
[Satellite News 12-20-11] Dish Network stocks soared nearly 10 percent today following the Dec. 19 announcement that AT&T was withdrawing its $39 billion bid to acquire T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom. […]
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Astrium Completes Vizada Acquisition at $877 Million Closing Price
[Satellite TODAY Insider 12-20-11] European space company Astrium received the necessary regulatory approvals to complete its acquisition of global satellite communications services provider Vizada. The companies confirmed Dec. 16 that […]
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Arianespace Soyuz Sends Six Satellites into Orbit
[Satellite TODAY 12-20-11] An Arianespace Soyuz STA rocket has successfully orbited the Pleiades 1A, SSOT and four ELISA satellites from the European spaceport in French Guiana, the launch company announced […]
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GlobeCast Activates Travel Channel HD on Measat-3
[Satellite TODAY 12-20-11] GlobeCast has commenced broadcast of Travel Channel HD on Measat-3 satellite to reach homes across the Asia Pacific region, operator Measat Satellite Systems confirmed Dec. 19. […]
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YahLive Y1A Beams Saudi Sports to Europe
[Satellite TODAY 12-20-11] UAE-based satellite operator YahLive has begun broadcasting the Saudi Sports Bouquet in HD to the European continent via the Y1A satellite located at the 52.5 degrees East […]
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Eutelsat Free-to-Air Platform Looks to Capitalize on France’s Analog Switch-off
[Satellite TODAY Insider 12-19-11] Eutelsat has rolled out digital service on its French subscription-free platform Fransat following the country’s analogue switch-off in late November. The operator announced Dec. 15 that […]
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Moog Acquires Satellite Equipment Manufacturer for $13.1 Million
[Satellite TODAY 12-19-11] Motion control technology developer Moog Inc. has acquired Netherlands-based satellite equipment manufacturer Bradford in an all-cash deal worth $13.1 million, Moog confirmed Dec. 16. The acquisition […]
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Wireless Provider Quantum Joins LightSquared’s Partnership Network
[Satellite TODAY 12-19-11] Wholesale 4G-LTE carrier LightSquared has signed a wholesale network agreement with wireless solutions provider Quantum Networks that will enable Quantum to bundle 4G wireless connectivity with its […]
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Telecommunications Industry Association Elects Numerex CEO to Board
[Satellite TODAY 12-19-11] Single-source, secure machine-to-machine (M2M) products and services provider Numerex will send the company’s Chairman and CEO Stratton Nicolaides to serve on the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) board […]
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Liberty Global CEO Expects $2 Billion in Revenues Following KBW Acquisition
[Satellite TODAY Insider 12-16-11] Liberty Global has received regulatory approval to complete its acquisition of Germany’s third largest cable TV operator Kabel BW (KBW) in accordance with the terms of […]
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AsiaSat Signs Agreement with Thaicom to Share 120 Degrees East Orbital Slot
[Satellite TODAY 12-16-11] Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. (AsiaSat) and Thaicom have signed a cooperation agreement to provide satellite services from the 120 degrees East orbital location, the operators announced Dec. […]
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Microsoft Co-Founder Investing in Satellite-Launching Aircraft
[Satellite TODAY 12-15-11] Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen has partnered with aircraft developer Burt Rutan to built SpaceShip One, a reusable space plane that can launch into and return from Earth’s […]
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SES Reorganizes Global Sales Divisions; Sprague Steps Down
[Satellite TODAY 12-15-11] SES is reorganizing its global sales divisions into four regions, each with a dedicated management team, the satellite operator announced Dec. 14. The four regions will […]
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Nevion Hires New CEO
[Satellite TODAY 12-15-11] Nevion Chairman Per Otto Dyb appointed technology and business development veteran Geir Bryn-Jensen as the company’s new CEO, Nevion confirmed Dec. 14. Bryn-Jensen joined Nevion in […]
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Juniper Analyst Forecasts More than $260 Billion in Potential LTE Revenues by 2016
[Satellite TODAY Insider 12-15-11] The LTE sector’s worldwide service revenues are forecast to generate considerable growth once mobile networks are launched, according to a report published Dec. 14 by Juniper […]
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Gilat VSAT Contracted to Connect 14 Regional Centers in Kazakhstan
[Satellite TODAY 12-15-11] Gilat has been selected by Kazakhstan-based telecommunications company JSC NC Kazsatnet to deploy a SkyEdge 2 broadband satellite network to complement fiber and IP networks, the companies […]
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North American Oil & Gas Market: The Outlook for Satcoms in 2012 (Part 2)
[Satellite News 12-14-11] In part two of this 2012 oil and gas industry satcom overview, Satellite News sat down with satellite executives in the enterprise sector to discuss how advances […]
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Israeli Amos-5, Russian Luch 5A Launched into Orbit
[Satellite TODAY Insider 12-13-11] Khrunichev State Research and Space Production Center of Moscow have successfully launched Spacecom’s Amos-5 satellite and Russia’s tracking and data relay system Luch 5A into orbit on board […]
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O3b Exercises Additional Launch Option on Arianespace Contract
[Satellite TODAY 12-13-11] O3b Networks exercised the first of the two options in its contract with Arianespace for an additional launch in 2014 to support the O3b satellite constellation, the […]
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Romantis Selects Vitacom to Distribute UHP VSAT Products
[Satellite TODAY 12-13-11]Satellite network connectivity provider Vitacom has entered into a partnership with Romantis Group to become a distributor of its UHP VSAT products, Vitacom announced Dec. 12. To […]
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GlobeCast Americas Hires New CTO from Discovery
[Satellite TODAY 12-13-11] GlobeCast Americas appointed Bart Palmer as its new CTO effective Jan. 2, the company announced Dec. 12. Palmer will report to GlobeCast Americas CEO Lisa Coelho […]
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North American Oil & Gas Market: The Outlook for Satcoms in 2012 (Part1)
[Satellite News 12-13-11] The business of finding and producing hydrocarbons in a capitalistic market is a complex one, a constantly changing amalgam of political, economic, regulatory, and physical challenges. The […]