Author: Jason Bates

The U.S. District Court of Appeals told the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that it does not have the authority to regulate Internet business practices, which sets a precedent for...

  Terrestrial radio has been battered financially, as new competitors and the slow economy hurt the ad-based advertising model, but new technology and satellite delivery is helping radio players survive....

By Jason Bates The mood of the satellite communications sector was much different at the end of SATELLITE 2010 than it was just a year prior.     The speed of...

by Jason Bates The common thread running through many panels at SATELLITE 2010 is that the communications needs of the commercial and government users often can be answered by the...

by Jason Bates As FSS CEOs reminded everyone Tuesday, at the heart of business is competition, which drives companies to innovate and keeps prices as low as possible. It’s the...

by Jason Bates The opening general session of SATELLITE 2010 will look a little different this year — and it has nothing to do with the change in location. FSS...

by Jason Bates Research and development remains the lifeblood of the satellite communications sector, but a difficult economic situation combined with requirements from customers for more reliable communications while cutting...

By Jason Bates Welcome to the SATELLITE 2010 pre-conference, a day that offers attendees a variety of options to discuss satellite-related subjects concerning “New Faces, New Content and New Opportunities.”...

In this issue, we honor Peter Shaper, CEO of CapRock Communications, as the Via Satellite Executive of the Year 2009. CapRock performed exceptionally well under Shaper’s leadership during a year...

Peter Shaper’s introduction to the satellite communications sector occurred while he was a partner in a private equity firm. Research into telecom companies that were “undervalued” led to CapRock Communications....