Connectivity

[Satellite TODAY 05-16-13] The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) and Eutelsat Communications have selected Astrium to build the Express-AMU1/ Eutelstat 36C satellite which will be launched in 2015 to provide...

An ILS Proton launch vehicle successfully placed the EUTELSAT 3D Satellite into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), for Eutelsat Communications.

Spot Global Phone Image credit: SPOT LLC Satellite TODAY 05-15-13] SPOT LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar has announced the release of a new SPOT Global Phone, a portable data-enabled satellite phone....

[Satellite TODAY 05-15-13] International Launch Services (ILS) and satellite operator Eutelsat, of Paris, France, have announced a new contract for the launch of a Eutelsat satellite.       The launch...

For decades, satellite and cable television service providers have been bundling channel packages, forcing consumers to pay for channels they don’t necessarily watch. This could soon change if a recently introduced U.S. Senate bill continues to gain traction.

Inmarsat has completed its acquisition of Australian company TC Communications, a satellite communications provider. Inmarsat will now integrate the company into its existing operations with a particular focus on supporting its expanding global government and enterprise business units.

[Satellite TODAY 05-14-13] In-flight entertainment and connectivity is expected to grow the use of satellite services in the next 10 years to reach $3.4 billion in revenues, according to a...

[Satellite TODAY 05-14-13] Globalstar has announced that the forbearance agreement with respect to the company’s 5.75 percent convertible senior notes due in 2028 has been amended to extend the forbearance period...

[Satellite TODAY 05-14-13]  ViaSat and the L-3 Platform Integration Division (L-3 PID) have reached an agreement to provide private transport-class aircraft with in-flight connectivity services.       Under the agreement,...

[Satellite TODAY 05-13-13] Israel based Spacecom, the operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, has won a $3.2 million expansion contract with a Southern African Internet technology provider. Under the terms...