Author: Katie Kriz

[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] The Inmarsat 5F1 satellite, the first in its fleet of three Global Xpress (GX) satellites, has completed its orbital deployment stages on schedule. Inmarsat and manufacturing partner...

[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] Applied Satellite Technology (AST) is working with SRI International (SRI) to provide Iridium communications throughout the Arctic. Iridium OpenPort provides constant connectivity for safety of life proposes...

[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] Gilat Satellite Networks and Thaicom have announced the launch of the Ipstar service, which will enhance broadband connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region. This launch is the next...

[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Globecomm Systems has extended its contract with Avanti in order to deploy satellite broadband services to businesses in South Africa. Using Avanti’s Hylas 2 satellite, Globecomm will...

[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Transaero Airlines is expanding its in-flight Internet and mobile connectivity communication services. The airline started providing high-speed broadband Internet and mobile communications services onboard its aircraft in...

[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Harris Corporation has passed a pre-shipment review and initiated delivery and installation of hardware and software to form the network infrastructure for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued the company eight U.S. patents, along with five foreign patents, during the...

[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) has enhanced its technology and infrastructure to deliver VSAT mobility services, currently active on trains across Europe and Africa. Using EMC-owned SatLink VSAT...

[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Raytheon reported high earnings in the fourth quarter of 2013, but reported lower-than-expected revenues due to the decline in U.S. military spending, an effect of the 2011...

[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Orange Business Services has renewed and expanded a satellite capacity contract with SES Global to support its network connectivity needs in Russia. The Ku-band capacity will be...