Author: JJ McCoy

Connectivity

Amin Bassiouny, Chairman, Nilesat

Middle East satellite operator Nilesat is judging bids to manufacture its new 201 satellite and expects to make a decision “imminently,” possibly before the end of August. “We still have...

Vizada Launches Thuraya Internet Service

Vizada has begun distributing a new Thuraya satellite communications service that will provide Internet access, Vizada announced July 25. Thuraya GmPRS (Geo mobile Packet Radio Service) enables customers to browse...

Telikom PNG GSM Services Boosted by Satellite

SES New Skies launched GSM backhaul services for Telikom Papua New Guinea (Telikom PNG), the satellite operator announced July 25. Under a five-year deal, Telikom PNG, the main telecommunications provider...

Eutelsat-SES Joint Venture Approved By EC

A joint venture created by SES Global and Eutelsat’s targeting the mobile TV market was approved by the European Commission (EC) July 25. The two rivals announced in October they...

Viasat Broadcasting Sees Slow Subscriber Growth

Modern Times Group reported slow subscriber growth for its direct-to-home operations in Scandinavia, as subsidiary Viasat Broadcasting ended June with 709,000 subscribers, up just 1,000 compared to the end of...