Connectivity
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Connectivity
EOA Report: European TV Channel Environment Expanded in 2009
[Satellite TODAY 01-14-10] Almost 250 new European TV channels were launched in 2009, according to a research study created for the DG Communication Division of the European Commission by the […]
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Connectivity
TS2 Rolls Out Afghanistan Broadband Services Via Eutelsat EB4, W6
[Satellite TODAY 01-14-10] TS2 Satellite Technologies is set to roll out new broadband services on Eutelsat EB4 and W6 satellites to the Afghan commercial and military market, TS2 announced Jan. […]
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Connectivity
TerreStar Receives ATC License from the FCC
[Satellite TODAY 01-14-10] The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted TerreStar Networks the authority to operate dual-mode mobile terminals that can be used to communicate either via TerreStar-1 or […]
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Connectivity
Afriqiyah Airways Selects OnAir to Roll Out In-flight Connectivity Services
[Satellite TODAY 01-13-10] OnAir signed an agreement with Afriqiyah Airways to install OnAir in-flight passenger connectivity services on the airline’s entire Airbus long-range and short-range fleets, OnAir announced Jan. 11. […]
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Connectivity
French Satellite Developer Releases Automatic Rooftop Mobile Antenna
[Satellite TODAY 01-13-09] DSD Satellite Systems has released DSD R-Mobile, a fully automated, self-aligning mobile antenna system that delivers two-way high-speed Internet services, the France-based developer announced Jan. 12. […]
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Connectivity
Sirius Canada CEO: 1 Million Subscribers Exceeds Expectations
[Satellite TODAY 01-13-10] Sirius Canada has exceeded 1 million paying subscribers across Canada after four years of operation, the company announced Jan. 12. “Despite difficult economic conditions in 2009 […]
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Connectivity
NSR Optimistic About HD Growth; Cautious on 3-D
[Satellite TODAY 01-13-10] As broadcast subscribers have upgraded from standard- to high-definition services, DTH operators have steadily grown their ARPU numbers, according to an NSR statement, released Jan. 12. […]
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Connectivity
SES Astra Wins European Hosted Payload Deal
[Satellite TODAY 01-13-10] SES Astra has been awarded a second contract by the European Commission (EC) to provide hosted payload services for the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), SES […]
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Connectivity
Spacenet to Provide Managed Network Services to Regis
[Satellite TODAY 01-12-10] Spacenet, a subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks, has been contracted by Regis to provide its Prysm Pro network appliance and managed satellite network solutions to more than […]
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Connectivity
Dish Network, EchoStar, NagraStar Win $51 Million in Anti-Piracy Lawsuit
[Satellite TODAY 01-12-10] A Florida federal court issued a $51 million dollar judgment award to Dish Network, EchoStar Technologies and NagraStar in its anti-piracy lawsuit against Robert Ward, who posted […]
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Connectivity
EBU to Start HD Standards Project
[Satellite TODAY 01-12-10] A new project is being launched to address issues of interoperability for future HDTV production systems, the European Broadcast Union (EBU) announced Jan. 11. The initial […]
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Connectivity
OSN to Launch in the Middle East
[Satellite TODAY 01-12-10] Orbit Showtime will be re-branded to Orbit Showtime Network (OSN), effective at the start of February, the Middle East broadcaster announced Jan. 11. In August, Showtime […]
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Connectivity
SES Astra Exec Hopes For More Hosted Payload Deals
[Satellite News 01-12-09] SES Astra believes its second hosted payload deal with the European Commission (EC) is a major step in the company’s attempt to become more of a force […]
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Connectivity
Lufthansa: FlyNet Service Launch is ‘a Key Element’ of Business Strategy
[Satellite News 01-12-10] The success of Lufthansa Airlines’ project to re-launch FlyNet, its on-board broadband Internet service, with Panasonic is a key element of the airline’s product strategy, Lufthansa Product […]
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Connectivity
Olmstead, Rayner Leave TerreStar Board of Directors
[Satellite TODAY 01-11-10] TerreStar has informed the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that EchoStar President Dean Olmstead and EchoStar CFO David Rayner are leaving TerreStar’s board, effective Dec. 31, 2009. […]
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Connectivity
Skyware Global Names CFO
[Satellite TODAY 01-11-10] Skyware Global appointed Michael Morgus CFO, the company announced Jan 8. Skyware said that it hired Morgus to focus on the growing international Ka-band market. “We […]
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Connectivity
Lufthansa Exec Stresses Importance of In-Flight Broadband
[Satellite TODAY 01-08-10] In-flight broadband services are crucial for airlines in order to gain a competitive edge of over airlines and serve customer needs better, Bernhardt Seiter, director of Lufthansa’s […]
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Connectivity
Exclusive: TerreStar General Counsel Expects ATC Approval Soon; Outlines Financial Outlook
[Satellite News 01-11-10] TerreStar has cleared a foreign ownership regulatory hurdle with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and expects to receive its Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC) authorization in the […]
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Connectivity
Loral Sells its ViaSat-1 Capacity to Barrett Xplore
[Satellite TODAY 01-08-10] Loral Space & Communications entered into an agreement with Canadian broadband provider Barrett Xplore to deliver high-throughput satellite Ka-band capacity on ViaSat-1 for Barrett Xplore customers in […]
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Connectivity
OmniGlobe Applies for FSS Ka-Band Orbital Slot over Canada
[Satellite TODAY 01-08-10] OmniGlobe has applied for an orbital slot to launch Canuk-1, a medium-sized spacecraft, in the third quarter of 2013, the company announced Jan. 7. OmniGlobe said […]
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Connectivity
Newtec to Deploy New Ka-band Sat3Play Terminal
[Satellite TODAY 01-08-10] Newtec is set to deploy new Ka-band ready Sat3Play broadband terminals and hub equipment to the commercial market, the company announced Jan. 7. The new terminal […]
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Connectivity
Dish Network, NeuLion to Distribute International IPTV Platform
[Satellite TODAY 01-08-10] Dish Network has entered into a multi-year partnership with IPTV broadband service provider NeuLion to distribute certain Dish Network international channels using NeuLion’s IPTV service, Dish Network […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic, DirecTV Reveal 3-D HD Roll Out Plan
[Satellite TODAY 01-08-10] DirecTV will launch three dedicated 3-D HD channels in 2010, DirecTV and Panasonic, its technology partner, announced in a Jan. 6 statement. The service will be […]
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Connectivity
Dish Network Releases TV Everywhere Suite
[Satellite TODAY 01-06-10] Dish Network has introduced TV Everywhere, a suite of integrated products, which aims to enable Dish customers to watch live and recorded shows on the go, Dish […]
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Connectivity
SpaceX Completes Falcon 9 Upper Stage Static Test Firing
[Satellite TODAY 01-07-10] SpaceX completed a 329-second static test firing of the medium-lift Falcon 9’s Merlin single-engine upper stage, the company announced Jan. 6. The test simulated the engine […]
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Connectivity
Lockheed Martin To Cut Up to 1,200 Jobs in Merged Business Unit
[Satellite TODAY 01-06-10] Lockheed Martin will cut as many as 1,200 jobs in its newly combined Maritime Systems and Sensors and Systems Integration division known as Mission Systems and Sensors […]
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Verizon CEO: DirecTV ‘Not a Priority’
[Satellite News 01-06-10] Verizon Chairman and CEO Ivan Seidenberg told investors at a New York conference that its rumored acquisition of DirecTV was not considered a priority for the company […]
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Connectivity
ESPN Kicks off 3-D Network Race
[Satellite News 01-06-10] ESPN has revealed plans to launch ESPN 3D, a dedicated 3-D HD network, which will showcase a minimum of 85 live sporting events during its first year, […]
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Connectivity
U.S. Networks Race to Launch Dedicated 3-D Programming
[Satellite TODAY 01-06-10] ESPN, Discovery Communications, Sony and IMAX revealed plans to launch dedicated 3-D HD networks in separate statements released Jan. 5. ABC Sports, which owns ESPN, said […]
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Connectivity
PBS Selects IDC Technology for New Video Distribution Network
[Satellite TODAY 01-06-10] International Datacasting Corp. (IDC) finalized a contract with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) to provide equipment supporting PBS’ next-generation interconnection system (NGIS), IDC announced Jan. 4. […]