Connectivity

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (AsiaSat) has broadened its satellite and media solutions with the addition of IP-based delivery solutions and Over-The-Top (OTT) service. AsiaSat stated it recognizes the demand for […]

Speedcast International has announced the appointment of John Truschinger as Chief Information Officer (CIO), reporting to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pierre-Jean Beylier. Truschinger is a veteran of the U.S. Marine […]

A research associate at the University of Maryland believes in-orbit satellite servicing spacecraft akin to the one under development at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) could heighten tensions […]

The aviation world has come a long way from the days when the extent of connectivity in the cabin revolved around self-contained in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems comprising a […]

Cubic Corporation announced its GATR satellite antenna systems will proceed to Full Rate Production (FRP) for the U.S. Army’s Transportable Tactical Command Communications (T2C2) program. The FRP decision will enable […]

Eutelsat Communications released new data about the TV channels it broadcasts from its 7/8 degrees west video neighborhood at the CABSAT trade show in Dubai. According to Eutelsat, the neighborhood’s […]

The Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) announced the Norwegian Space Center has ordered a new, 15 kg microsatellite satellite called NorSat 3. Construction is well underway at SFL’s manufacturing facility at […]

According to rumors circulating at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon is working on new services to ensure it can compete with Over-the-Top (OTT) content providers like Hulu and […]

In this interview from March 2009, we talked to Mike Whittaker, vice president of broadcast operations and technology for Showtime Arabia, about the market in the Middle East and how the operator intended to bring better services to customers in the region.

CETel has signed a five-year contract with SES Networks to connect new exploration and production sites in Africa via SES’ Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) O3b satellite constellation, the two companies […]

Yahsat announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tanaza, an Italian Wi-Fi cloud management software provider. Under the terms of the MOU, Tanaza will provide Yahsat with […]

Dutch ship owner De Poli Tankers has extended its contract with Marlink, securing high-bandwidth global communication using the Sealink Plus service for its fleet of eight chemical tankers and two […]

Aireon announced today that it has signed a data services agreement with the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA). Together, the pair will bring real-time air […]

ViaSat announced it has begun beta service on the ViaSat 2 satellite, and affirmed plans for full commercial service launch in February. The company expect the ViaSat 2 satellite system […]

Businesses in the mining industry are backing the Internet of Things (IOT) to help them retain their market share as competition in the sector intensifies, the quality of seams decreases, […]

On the occasion of French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to China, Eutelsat Communications signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China United Network Communications (China Unicom) aimed at addressing […]

The integration of newly available satellite and cellular-based data communications technologies, or “connectivity,” is creating new opportunities to improve helicopter offshore support, search and rescue (SAR), medevac and corporate/VIP operations. […]

Intelsat has awarded Orbital ATK a contract to build its Galaxy 30 communications satellite, the 11th spacecraft Intelsat has ordered from the company. The satellite will be based on Orbital […]

Globecast has extended its partnership with SES for the premium TV distribution services it provides to Orange Romania using SES’ satellite capacity. Under the multi-year extension, SES announced Globecast will […]

The technology and trends opening new opportunities in the broadcasting market continue to make strides, from the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) to new legislation about […]

VT iDirect announced that Dalkom Somalia has installed an iDirect Hub and will leverage iDirect’s series remotes to provide high-speed satellite connectivity in Somalia. The new iDirect network will enable […]

Sensing market opportunities in Africa, China Exim Bank and manufacturer China Great Wall have agreed to pay $550 million to procure two new satellites for Nigeria. The contract comes after […]

France-based AMP Visual TV, a provider of Outside Broadcasting (OB) services has placed an order valued in excess of $1 million with xG Technology’s Vislink business. Equipment covered under the […]

Maxar Technologies announced the appointment of Mike Greenley to serve as group president of MDA. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maxar, Howard Lance, Greenley assumes responsibility for taking MDA […]

In just over a week’s time, the satellite industry will convene for one of the year’s first major trade shows – CABSAT. The Middle East and Africa remains a great […]

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has awarded ViaSat a contract to upgrade its Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) satellite communications control stations to comply with the Integrated Waveform (IW) baseline. The […]

Airborne Wireless Network (AWN) announced that on Dec. 26, 2017, it entered into a service agreement with Intellicom Technologies to support the development and advancement ABWN’s Infinitus Super Highway. ABWN has […]

In a recent update on its ongoing corporate initiatives, UrtheCast stated it has entered into an agreement with an institutional investor for $175 million in financing for the company’s UrtheDaily […]

Spacecom announced that Nepal’s Dish Media Network has furthered its long-term connection on the Amos 4 satellite with a contract for more capacity. Amos 4, from its 65 degrees East […]

RSC Energia announced Friday that it successfully restored its communications link with the AngoSat 1 spacecraft. Energia lost contact with the satellite shortly after its launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome in […]