One of the most striking aspects of the opening morning of World Satellite Business Week (WSBW) in Paris was seeing just how much consolidation there has been in the industry over the last few months. Recent deals include Speedcast’s agreement to acquire GlobeComm, as well as Yahsat acquiring Thuraya. But, there are many others. A…

Israel-based El Al Airlines, which operates a fleet of over 40 aircraft, has been very progressive in its In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) strategy, working with Viasat to provide customers the best Wi-Fi services. Currently, the airline offers connectivity services on its 737 and 787 aircraft and plans to equip the rest of the fleet in the…

The rollout of 5G in North America is happening at a good pace. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made a series of significant announcements this year, as it looks to get the 5G revolution up and running in the United States. It is a pivotal time for the satellite industry as it looks to…

Viasat CEO Mark Dankberg gave some interesting observations about how satellite operators such as Viasat can monetize the ‘Connected Car’ market. Dankberg was the main keynote at VSAT Global in London yesterday and believes there is a strong connected car market for Viasat, but perhaps in a different way to how others are seeing it.…