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Connectivity
Access Demonstrates New NetFront Solution for OTT Set-Top Boxes
Access Co. will demonstrate its NetFront Living Connect solution that was recently selected to provide media sharing capabilities for Abox42’s OTT and IPTV set-top box (STB) line. Access is marketing […]
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Connectivity
SES Ka-band Broadband Service Coming in November
SES will launch its Ka-band SES Broadband satellite service in November, pending the launch and beginning of operations of its Astra 2F satellite, the operator confirmed Sept. 6. Astra […]
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Connectivity
Work Microwave Introduces New DVB-S2 Digital Filter
Work Microwave has unveiled a new digital filter with a roll-off factor of 5 percent as part of its DVB-S2 modem and modulator portfolio. Work Microwave said the filter […]
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Connectivity
Avanti Unveils Hylas-Powered SNG Offering
Avanti Communications has launched a new satellite newsgathering (SNG) product that utilizes Ka-band capacity from the operator’s Hylas satellites providing coverage across the EMEA region, Avanti announced Sept. 7. […]
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Connectivity
SES Demonstrates Ultra HD Satellite Transmission
European operator SES has collaborated with Sony to demonstrate a live satellite transmission of 4K Ultra HD content played out in Quad Full HD format and encoded in the H.264 […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Wins In-Flight Ku-band Capacity Deal with Gogo
Intelsat has reached an agreement with Gogo to provide broadband satellite capacity that will support its in-flight connectivity and digital entertainment solutions, the FSS operator announced Sept. 7. Gogo […]
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Connectivity
MTN, Jetstream Partner to Launch Maritime HD Streaming Video Service
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has partnered with maritime media delivery and communications company Jetstream to launch Jetstream HD, a high-definition streaming content solution powered by MTN VSAT connections, the companies […]
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Connectivity
Spacecom Inks Magyar Telekom to Long-Term Amos Capacity Deal
Amos satellite fleet operator Spacecom has signed a follow-on, long-term capacity contract with Hungarian company Magyar Telekom, which is worth up to $7 million, Spacecom announced Sept. 4. Magyar […]
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Connectivity
ND SatCom Wins Broadcast Uplink Technology Deal in Germany
Astrium Services’ ND SatCom has been commissioned to provide German media company Südwestrundfunk (SWR) with uplink technology for six radio satellite newsgathering vehicles that are to be implemented in a […]
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Government/Military
MDA Signs Two Service Extensions with Australian Military
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] Canadian essential information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed two contract amendments with the Commonwealth of Australia that are worth more than $100 million […]
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Connectivity
Amino Contracts Celeno to Provide Wi-Fi Tech to IPTV/OTT Set-Top Boxes
IPTV and over-the-top (OTT) solutions provider Amino Communications has selected Wi-Fi chipset and software developer Celeno Communications to integrate its OptimizAIR Wi-Fi USB solution with Amino’s A140/A540 set-top boxes (STBs), […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat to Demonstrate Three NewsSpotter Antennas at IBC
Eutelsat will continue to roll out its Ka-Sat-powered NewsSpotter services, featuring lightweight compact equipment that can deliver live video in HD and SD from the field via high-speed streaming IP. […]
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Connectivity
Harmonic Enhances ProView 7100 Integrated Receiver-Decoder
Video delivery infrastructure developer Harmonic has unveiled 4:2:2 decoding capabilities for its ProView 7100 integrated receiver-decoder (IRD), transcoder and stream processor, the company announced Sept. 5. The IRD’s SD […]
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Connectivity
Sony, SES Demonstrate Quad Full Ultra HD Transmission
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] European operator SES has collaborated with Sony to demonstrate a live satellite transmission of 4K Ultra HD content played out in Quad Full HD format and encoded […]
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Connectivity
MultiChoice Moves DStv Service to Intelsat 20
MultiChoice will migrate its DStv services from its current transponder space on the Intelsat 10 and Intelsat 7 satellites to capacity on the new Intelsat 20 satellite — a move […]
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Connectivity
Avanti Brings Ka-band to Satellite Newsgathering Market
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-07-12] Avanti Communications has launched a new satellite newsgathering (SNG) product that utilizes Ka-band capacity from the operator’s Hylas satellites providing coverage across the EMEA region, Avanti […]
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Government/Military
Inmarsat Government Added to FCSA CS2 Contract Vehicle
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] Inmarsat Government has been selected as a prime contractor under the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Custom Satcom Solutions (CS2) contract vehicle, a government program to acquire […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Signs In-Flight Provider Gogo to Ku-band Capacity Platform
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] Intelsat has reached an agreement with Gogo to provide broadband satellite capacity that will support its in-flight connectivity and digital entertainment solutions, the FSS operator announced Sept. […]
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Mobility
Singapore Airlines Launches Full In-Flight Service
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-06-12] Singapore Airlines has formally rolled out its in-flight connectivity offering after investing $50 million to bring Inmarsat-powered Internet and mobile data services to its passengers, the […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Scores Two Ku-band Capacity Expansions Deals
[Satellite News 09-06-12] Intelsat has signed an agreement with Eastern Space Systems Romania (ESS) to provide satellite capacity for a new video multiplex platform designed to serve Central and Eastern […]
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Connectivity
SES to Launch Ka-band Satellite Broadband Service in November
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] SES will launch its Ka-band SES Broadband satellite service in November, pending the launch and beginning of operations of its Astra 2F satellite, the operator confirmed Sept. […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Receives VSAT Order to Support New SES Ka-band Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] Gilat Satellite Networks has received an order from European satellite broadband providers in support of SES Broadband Services’ (SBBS) Ka-band consumer service rollout, Gilat announced Sept. 6. […]
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Connectivity
KVH Unveils New TracPhone V11 Terminal
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] KVH Industries has enhanced its global mini-VSAT broadband network by introducing a dual-mode, 1-meter TracPhone V11 C- and Ku-band terminal, the company announced Sept. 6. KVH […]
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Connectivity
ND SatCom Wins Broadcast Uplink Technology Deal in Germany
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] Astrium Services’ ND SatCom has been commissioned to provide German media company Südwestrundfunk (SWR) with uplink technology for six radio satellite newsgathering vehicles that are to be […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Chooses Boeing 702MP Bus for First EpicNG Satellite
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-05-12] FSS operator Intelsat has contracted Boeing to build the first of its EpicNG next-generation system satellites based on the manufacturer’s 702 medium-power (702MP) bus, the companies […]
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Connectivity
Harmonic Enhances ProView 7100 Integrated Receiver-Decoder
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] Video delivery infrastructure developer Harmonic has unveiled 4:2:2 decoding capabilities for its ProView 7100 integrated receiver-decoder (IRD), transcoder and stream processor, the company announced Sept. 5. […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat to Push Ka-Sat, Ultra HD and New Satellite Programs
[Satellite News 09-05-12] European operator Eutelsat Communications is looking to drive the conversation at the upcoming IBC 2012 show in Amsterdam with plans to showcase next-generation broadcast opportunities made possible […]
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Government/Military
MDA Inks Technology Deal for Confidential Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] Canadian satellite and information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) has signed a contract for $12.7 million Canadian dollars ($12.85 million) to provide multiple advanced […]
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Connectivity
Amino Contracts Celeno to Provide Wi-Fi Tech to IPTV/OTT Set-Top Boxes
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] IPTV and over-the-top (OTT) solutions provider Amino Communications has selected Wi-Fi chipset and software developer Celeno Communications to integrate its OptimizAIR Wi-Fi USB solution with Amino’s A140/A540 […]
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Connectivity
Newtec Adds GVF Certification Program to Training Services
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] Newtec is partnering with the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) to include GVF’s VSAT Installation Certification Program into its training portfolio, Newtec announced Sept. 5. Newtec will […]