Connectivity

[Satellite TODAY 10-18-11] International telco Telefónica has deployed Wowza Media Server software as a component on its new multi-screen content delivery network (CDN), Telefónica announced Oct. 17.    Telefónica said […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-18-11] GlobeCast has signed fashion broadcaster Fashion One TV to a capacity lease on the Astra satellite located at the 19.2 degrees East orbital slot covering Europe and […]

[Satellite News 10-18-11] The Canadian government established its Local Programming Improvement Fund in 2008 through a 1.5 percent levy on the gross broadcasting revenues of larger cable and satellite distributors […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-17-11] M2M satellite data communications provider Orbcomm and business analytics firm Locus Traxx will integrate and utilize Vodafone’s GSM communications service and Orbcomm’s LEO satellite network to support […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-17-11] Wireless networking software developer Connectify has entered into a strategic partnership with Iridium to offer the MSS operator’s AxcessPoint Connect offering to the mobile communications market, Iridium […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-17-11] Gulf Air is looking to raise the stakes of its in-flight connectivity and entertainment business, launching its new Sky Hub service featuring in-flight live TV delivered […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-17-11] Inmarsat subsidiary Inmarsat SA has successfully completed the critical design review for the operator’s new Inmarsat-5 satellites, the mobile operator announced Oct. 13.    The Inmarsat-5 satellites, […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-14-11] Satellite operator Eutelsat Communications’ board of directors has unanimously decided to propose the nomination of Jean-Martin Folz as a board member at a Nov. 8 general […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-14-11] Home2US has renewed its long-term capacity agreement with SES for transponder space on SES-1 to expand its international DTH platform serving ethnic audiences across the United States, […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-14-11] M2M wireless services provider Kore has rolled out its Global Connect integrated worldwide M2M network to deliver both cellular and satellite services, the company announced Oct. 13. […]

[Satellite News 10-13-11] As one of the most instantly recognizable global broadcasting brands, Discovery has aimed to be seen a pioneer in bringing 3-D TV content to households in the […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-13-11] Inmarsat has hired global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings to act as its risk management advisor and placing broker for its new generation of satellites following a […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-13-11] Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) has signed capacity renewal agreements with SES for nearly seven transponders on four satellites for distribution of news and entertainment programs throughout […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-13-11] Wavestream has been selected by General Dynamics Satcom Technologies to supply the company’s 16W Ka-band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) for their Model 20 Satcom-On-The-Move (SOTM) terminal, […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-12-11] Satellite and video services provider Spacenet Communications Services de Mexico (Spacenet Mexico) has launched an iDirect Evolution satellite network to distribute live HD content and digital movies […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-12-11] Video infrastructure solutions provider Harmonic has entered into a strategic partnership with cloud-based software developer KIT Digital to combine products from both companies’ portfolios and create an […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-12-11] Analyst firm Mobile Experts is predicting massive, five-year growth of up to $1.5 billion in wireless backhaul link demand for mobile communications, which could provide strong potential […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-12-11] FSS operator SES has won capacity deals on two of its satellites to expand Internet access services across remote regions in several parts of the world, […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-12-11] OnAir has entered into an agreement with TriaGnoSys to co-develop and offer a one-stop-shop inflight mobile service for business jets, the companies announced Oct. 11.    OnAir […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-10-11] Hughes Europe is to provide satellite communications support to the ISMEP (Istanbul Seismic Risk Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness) project currently underway in Turkey, the company announced Oct. […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-10-11]  OnAir has signed a new reseller deal for its Mobile OnAir solution, which provides passengers with inflight mobile phone connectivity, as well as mobile data facilitating ‘office-in-the-sky’ […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-10-11]  MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has won a new deal with Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems, worth around $3.5 million, the company announced Oct. 7. It will […]

[Satellite News 10-11-11] Coming off of a multi-year contract from Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) to provide a satellite capacity system to help manage the operator’s commercial satellite business, Optimal Satcom […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-10-11] Mobile satellite voice and data services operator Globalstar has accepted the resignation of CFO and Senior Vice President Dirk Wild, the company confirmed Oct. 7. Wild […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-10-11] Canadian satellite operator Telesat restored customer services on the Anik F2 satellite after a technical anomaly occurred on the spacecraft Oct. 6, which left some of its […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-10-11] The China Great Wall Industry Corp. (CGWIC) and the China Institute of Rocket Carrier Technology have launched the French-made W3C telecom satellite into orbit on a Long […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-10-11] Polish technology company TS2 has signed a strategic agreement with Satcom Global to distribute the Iridium Extreme global network phone to its customers and national trade partners, TS2 […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-10-11] Global satellite communications provider NSSL Global has brought its spot beam on the SES NSS6 satellite online to support shipping in South East Asia and increase its […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-07-11] Thales Alenia Space rejected Globalstar’s recent order for six quick-delivery spacecraft as part of its second-generation constellation, according to documents filed Oct. 5 with the U.S. Securities […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-07-11] The highly anticipated and long-delayed launch of the ViaSat-1 high-capacity satellite is now scheduled for Oct. 19, the satellite’s operator ViaSat confirmed Oct. 6. The satellite will […]