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Connectivity
Second-Generation IP Networking Products Focus on Integration
A new wave of second-generation IP networking products has entered the market over the past six months with a focus on integrating multiple features to meet the demands of unique […]
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Connectivity
Broadband Stimulus: Process Stumbles Out of Blocks
The timing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s passage in February could not have been better for the satellite industry. After months of panicked discussion among analysts and executives […]
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Connectivity
Broadband Stimulus: Process Stumbles Out of Blocks – EXTENDED
The timing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s passage in February could not have been better for the satellite industry. After months of panicked discussion among analysts and executives […]
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Connectivity
TerreStar, AT&T Execs Discuss New Satellite-Cellular Partnership
[Satellite News 10-01-09] The mass-consumer cellular markets may be familiar with industry products such as the Apple iPhone and the BlackBerry, but AT&T, one of the largest cellular services in […]
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Connectivity
NSR: Satellite Operators Likely to Emerge from Global Recession Unscathed
[Satellite News 09-23-09] Satellite operators have yet to report any substantial damage from the global economic crisis and will most likely escape the crisis unscathed if the economy stays on […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Awarded Broadband Connectivity Deal by Moroccan Government
[Satellite TODAY 09-18-09] Eutelsat and VSAT partner Nortis Cimecom have been awarded a contract by the Moroccan Ministry for Education and the Moroccan National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to deliver a […]
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Uncategorized
Future of WiMax in Developed Markets Questioned by Analysts
Research firm Analysys Mason doubts the ability of North American and European WiMax markets to grow and sustain continued investment from companies such as Cisco Systems, Google, Intel and Motorola, […]
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Connectivity
Informa Analyst Predicts Massive Consolidation of U.S. Mobile Operators
[Satellite News 09-15-09] Mobile operators in the United States are now more likely to consolidate as smaller carriers struggle to find success with revamped pricing schemes and product-positioning strategies in […]
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Connectivity
Satellite Battles Seacom with Rural Connectivity Contracts in Africa
[Satellite News 09-14-09] Sea Submarine Communication’s (Seacom) plans to compete with satellite companies in Africa for valuable emerging market connectivity contracts through its submarine cable service, launched in July, are […]
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Finance
SpaceX Still Working to Meet Musk’s Falcon-9 Year-End Goals
[Satellite News 09-08-09] Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) successfully sold its Falcon 1 launch vehicle services twice this week. On Sept. 3, it won a four-year long-term commitment with Orbcomm […]
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Connectivity
Economists Criticize U.S. Government Over Unorganized Broadband Program
[Satellite News 09-01-09] A panel of economists and capital investment managers on a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) workshop panel to discuss a national broadband plan warned that there is […]
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Connectivity
WiMax Companies Request Much More Broadband Stimulus Funding than Satellite
[Satellite News 08-27-09] KeyOn Communications, a wireless broadband provider specializing in connecting rural areas, submitted multiple applications requesting a total of $150 million in U.S. broadband stimulus funding, the company […]
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Government/Military
South Korean Orbital Failure May Have Political Implications
[Satellite News 08-25-09] The launch of the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1 (Naro), South Korea’s first rocket, failed to deliver its payload — the Korean Science and Technology Satellite 2 (KSTS […]
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Connectivity
Study Shows Weak Advertising Rates in Arab Free-to-Air Satellite Markets
[Satellite News 08-24-09] The Arab Advisors Group believes that free-to-air satellite TV advertising rates in the Arab region are low compared to other global markets due to the lack of […]
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Connectivity
Analysys Mason: Future of WiMax Uncertain in Developed Markets
[Satellite News 08-20-09] Research firm Analysys Mason doubts the ability of North American and European WiMax markets to grow and sustain continued investment from companies such as Cisco Systems, Google, […]
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Connectivity
IDC Discusses Tiernan Acquisition; Confirms Company Will Stay Intact
[Satellite News 08-19-09] The Tiernan Video product line, which has a long history in the broadcast community, has traded hands to another new owner — International Datacasting Corp. (IDC). The […]
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Government/Military
Obama Orders House Review of U.S. Export Control System
[Satellite TODAY 08-17-09] U.S President Barack Obama is directing the U.S. National Security Council and the U.S. National Economic Council to undertake a comprehensive review of the U.S. export control […]
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Connectivity
First U.S Broadband Stimulus Window Closes
[Satellite News 08-14-09] The first funding window for $7.2 billion in U.S. broadband stimulus funding outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act closes Aug 14. The U.S. Department […]
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Uncategorized
Executives Address Satellite, Telco IP Partnership Issues
In carving out strategies to work with telcos in developing IP solutions, satellite executives have focused on addressing the biggest disadvantage satellite has against its competitors across the discussion table […]
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Uncategorized
Second-Generation IP Networking Products Focus on Integration
A new wave of second-generation IP networking products has entered the market over the past six months, with a focus on integrating multiple features to meet the demands of unique […]
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Connectivity
Second-Generation IP Networking Products Focus on Integration
[Satellite News 08-11-09] A new wave of second-generation IP networking products has entered the market over the past six months, with a focus on integrating multiple features to meet the […]
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Government/Military
GSA-DISA Acquisition Pact May Affect Private Satellite Sector Opportunities
[Satellite News 08-10-09] The U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) take-over of the management of $5 billion in commercial satellite service acquisitions for all federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of […]
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Connectivity
Analysts Weigh in on STB Market Growth Longevity
[Satellite News 08-05-09] The satellite set-top-box (STB) market saw a 6 percent increase in 2008, with growth predicted to be steady for the next two years, according to a report […]
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Connectivity
Euroconsult Report Echoes Positive Future Outlook for FSS, Broadband Satellite Industry
[Satellite News 07-29-09] Despite heavy mid-year losses reported by some satellite companies, industry analysts continue to present good news for the industry, as a report from Euroconsult, released July 28, […]
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Connectivity
Report: Commercial Satellite Market Will Stay Strong for Next 10 Years
[Satellite News 07-28-09] Analysis firm Forecast International is projecting worldwide deliveries of about 262 geostationary or medium-Earth orbit commercial communications satellites by 2019, according to a study, “The Market for […]
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Connectivity
Boeing 702B Aims to Offset TSAT Loss
[Satellite News 07-21-09] Boeing’s re-entry into the satellite design market, with the introduction of its 702B medium-power satellite model, was implemented to offset the company’s loss from the termination of […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin, GSM Win Military Submarine UHF Antenna Contract
[Satellite Today 07-16-09] Lockheed Martin and Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) received a $6.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy to design, test and manufacture an upgraded submarine mast antenna system […]
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Connectivity
EMS CEO Fascinated by Growth of In-Flight Broadband Services
[Satellite News 07-15-09] EMS Technologies CEO Paul Domorski wants to make the commercial flight cabin as connected as his home office. In doing so, he said the company’s broadband solutions […]
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Uncategorized
CASBAA Wins Major Piracy Settlement in Philippines Piracy Battle
The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) received a settlement in a broadcasting piracy case against Turtle Cable, accused of operating as an infringing cable TV IP operator […]
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Government/Military
Intelsat General President: Pentagon Considering Commercially Distributed Network
[Satellite News 07-10-09] The recent cancellation of the U.S. Air Force’s Transformational Communications Satellite (TSAT) and a tightening U.S. defense budget have led to MORE cooperative dialog between military agencies […]