Mobility
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Mobility
Globalstar, Airwavz Offer Band 53 for In-Building Wireless Services
Airwavz Solutions and Globalstar have agreed upon rights to offer Band 53 for in-building wireless services. Airwavz received rights to lease Globalstar’s Band 53 under the agreement. Globalstar will seek to further […]
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Mobility
KVH Introduces IoT Connectivity as a Service
KVH Industries introduced an Internet of Things (IoT) Connectivity as a Service (CaaS) program utilizing global Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) communications for the maritime industry. KVH Watch is designed as […]
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Mobility
FMC GlobalSat Provides Connectivity for American Queen Steamboat
FMC GlobalSat will provide its 4G/Long-Term Satellite (LTSAT) connectivity solution aboard all four American Queen Steamboat vessels, helping to enable internet broadband connectivity for more than one-thousand passengers on a daily basis. […]
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Mobility
Globalstar IoT Solution Deployed in Finland and Sweden
Globalstar revealed that farmers have deployed a new Globalstar Internet of Things (IoT) technology solution to track and protect thousands of reindeer in the north of Finland and Sweden. Since trialling […]
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Mobility
Gogo Plans to Launch 5G Network in 2021
Gogo revealed its plans to build a 5G network for aviation. The new Air-to-Ground (ATG) network will be designed for use on business aviation aircraft, commercial regional jets, and smaller […]
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Mobility
Viasat Introduces New IFC Antenna System
Viasat revealed the availability of its new Ka-band Global Aero Terminal (GAT-5518) to provide In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services on government and business aviation aircraft — from government-focused Unmanned Aerial Vehicle […]
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Mobility
FMC GlobalSat, AT&T Sign Operating Agreement
FMC GlobalSat will provide AT&T 4G LTE wireless connectivity to its enterprise customers to help drive the next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) and transportation applications through converged wireless services and satellite […]
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Magazine
The Global Connected Aircraft Summit 2019: The Definitive Preview
When GCAS was launched in 2012, the IFC landscape was dramatically different. Only a few airlines had launched basic services and for many it was still a pipe dream. Today, […]
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Mobility
Hughes Certified as Gilbarco Managed Network Services Provider
Hughes Network Systems earned certification as a Gilbarco Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP). The certification authorizes the HughesON Managed SD-WAN solution using the HR4860 Secure SD-WAN Gateway or Fortigate router technology […]
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Mobility
SES Networks Provides Connectivity for Dream Cruises Fleet
Dream Cruises, a brand of Genting Cruise Lines, selected SES Networks’ Signature Cruise Solution to provide fiber-like service to its passenger ship fleet, comprised of World Dream, Genting Dream, and […]
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Mobility
Honeywell Selects Gilat Aero Modem for JetWave System
Honeywell selected Gilat Satellite Networks‘ Taurus In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) modem for its JetWave satellite communication system. The integration of Gilat’s aero-modem aims to enable Honeywell to offer its JetWave solution within territories […]
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Mobility
Thuraya, Elcome Sign Service Agreement for Maritime Growth
Thuraya Telecommunications, a subsidiary of the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), signed a Service Partner agreement with Elcome, a marine technology system integrator. Elcome will provide Thuraya’s products and […]
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Mobility
Echostar Mobile, RigNet Distribute MSS Across Europe
EchoStar Mobile, a mobile operator providing connectivity across Europe, and networking solutions provider RigNet agreed to promote and distribute EchoStar Mobile Internet Protocol (IP)-based Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) for voice and data […]
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Mobility
Nokia, ConectarAGRO Bring IoT Access to Brazilian Farmers
Nokia joined ConectarAGRO‘s initiative to promote innovative connectivity solutions in the Brazilian agribusiness sector. It was created by agribusiness companies CNH, AGCO, Bayer, Jacto, Solinftec, and Trimble, and telecom companies Nokia […]
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Mobility
HISPASAT, hiSky Offer IoT and MSS in Mexico
HISPASAT completed the installation of a hub at its gateway in Ixtlahuaca del Rayón, Mexico, to manage the Smartellites, hiSky terminals that offer Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) and Internet of […]
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Connectivity
SoftBank Develops Aircraft Delivering Telecommunications Connectivity
SoftBank is developing an aircraft that delivers telecommunications connectivity from the stratosphere. The company launched a High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) business through HAPSMobile, a joint venture between SoftBank and U.S.-based […]
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Mobility
Speedcast, Nelco Expand India Maritime Connectivity
Speedcast International signed a partnership agreement with India Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) service provider Nelco to offer global communications while at sea in Indian waters. This is the first partnership of […]
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Connectivity
SES Networks, Teleglobal Bring Broadband to Rural Indonesia
SES Networks teamed up with Teleglobal to bring broadband access and mobile connectivity services to rural communities in Indonesia, delivered by SES’ managed data services and the SES-12 satellite. Under a […]
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Mobility
Viasat, China Satcom Bring IFC to Airlines Over China
Viasat and China Satellite Communications (China Satcom) entered into a strategic partnership to jointly provide In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services within China for domestic and international airlines. Viasat and China Satcom will help enable […]
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Mobility
Claro Argentina Selects Comtech Platform for Mobile Backhaul
Claro Argentina selected Comtech Telecommunications‘ Heights Networking Platform to connect rural communities throughout Argentina with high-speed 2G/3G and LTE backhaul. The Heights Networking Platform is a Very Small Aperture Terminal […]
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Mobility
Via Satellite’s Tech Focus Report: 100th Unfurlable Mesh Reflector Marks Industry Milestone
Inside the massive high-bay building that houses Harris’ space reflector production facilities, workers have been meticulously calibrating, testing, and making adjustments to a very special upcoming deliverable: Harris’ 100th unfurlable […]
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Mobility
Iridium Signs Agreement With IMSO for GMDSS Service Regulation
Iridium Communications signed a Public Services Agreement (PSA) with the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO), which details the conditions for IMSO to act as regulator and maintain oversight of Iridium’s […]
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Mobility
Spire Expands Reach into Maritime Chartering, Commodity Markets
Satellite data analytics firm Spire Maritime has entered into a strategic technology partnership with AXSMarine to provide enhanced maritime intelligence services for chartering and commodity markets, the companies announced April 12. […]
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Connectivity
NSR: 5G Will Drive Backhaul Revenue Growth through 2028
NSR’s Wireless Backhaul and 5G via Satellite 13th Edition report forecasts over $32 billion in revenue by 2028, with 5G supporting a third of the overall satellite backhaul market. According […]
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Mobility
Cruise Line CEOs See No End to Passenger Growth
The global cruise line industry will host more than 30 million passengers in 2019, a first-time milestone breakthrough, according to a panel of executives from the world’s biggest cruise ship […]
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Mobility
Carnival Expands Partnership With SES
Carnival Cruise Lines expanded its relationship with SES, adding the satellite-enabled video and data service provider as a Global Experience and Innovation – Select Innovation Partner. As a Select Innovation Partner, […]
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Connectivity
Damage to Intelsat 29e Satellite Causes Service Outage
Intelsat confirmed that it is experiencing a service outage on its Intelsat 29e satellite. The operator said the satellite’s propulsion system was damaged late on Sunday, April 7. The damage caused […]
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Connectivity
Aptiv Recognized for Automated Driving Satellite Platform
Aptiv was recognized by Automotive News as a 2019 Innovation Partnership Award winner for its work with Audi on the Aptiv Automated Driving Satellite Compute Platform. The Automotive News PACE […]
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Mobility
Viasat Opens Headquarters in Mexico
Viasat is opening a new headquarters in Montes Urales, Mexico, located in the northwest part of Mexico City. The new facility will provide the satellite operator with a base to […]
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Mobility
Gogo, Phasor Enter Productization Phase in Development Partnership
Gogo and Phasor revealed that their development partnership has achieved its initial core-technology performance objectives and will progress to the productization phase. During the next phase, the technology will be packaged […]




























