Connectivity

[Satellite TODAY 03-18-11] Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSB) signed a five-year agreement with NewWave Broadband to provide iDirect’s Virtual Network Operator services for its maritime customer ShipEquip, TSB announced March 15....

[Satellite News 03-18-11] Iridium’s transformation over the last few years from a voice service company on the verge of bankruptcy to a diversified, well-funded and high-potential MSS entity has given...

[Satellite TODAY 03-17-11] SES has selected International Launch Services (ILS) to launch the SES-6 satellite on a Proton rocket in 2013, ILS announced March 16.     The SES-6 mission is...

[Satellite TODAY 03-17-11] iDirect has added SCPC return channel capability to its IP satellite communications platform, bringing TDMA and SCPC technology to the same product, the manufacturer announced March 15....

[Satellite TODAY Insider 03-17-11] Axesat has leased two transponders aboard SES World Skies’ AMC-4 satellite to provide business voice, data and Internet access services to companies in Colombia, Peru, Venezuela,...

[Satellite TODAY 03-17-11] Inmarsat has entered into a partnership with SkyWave Mobile Communications to develop IsatData Pro, a new low-data rate tracking, monitoring and messaging service planned for launch in...

[Satellite TODAY 03-16-11] Intelsat has selected MDA to service and extend the life of its on-orbit satellites via MDA’s space-based service vehicle in a contract valued at more than $280...

[Satellite TODAY 03-16-11] Norsat International released multi-band versions of its GlobeTrekker and Rover satellite systems, which will include support for Ka-band, Norsat announced March 15.     The new GlobeTrekker and...

[Satellite TODAY 03-16-11] The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) voiced support for an Indian High Court ruling issued in late February in Dehli, which determined that the...

[Satellite TODAY 03-15-11] RRsat Global Communications will be providing its playout and uplink services for HighTV’s full lineup of HD 3-D programming, the company announced March 14.     RRsat will...