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Connectivity
Orange Mali Taps Intelsat for 3G and 4G Connectivity
Intelsat, which announced a collaboration with TIM Brasil this week, has signed another telco deal, this time in Africa. Orange Mali selected Intelsat to bring 3G and 4G connectivity to […]
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People
Thursday Morning Conversation With Todd Brown of AvL Technologies
Via Satellite’s Thursday Morning Conversation (TMC) this week features Todd Brown, director of Business Development at AvL Technologies as the company gets set for an exciting SATELLITE 2022. We talk […]
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Connectivity
Tim Brasil Expands 4G Coverage in Brazil With Intelsat
Intelsat has been working with one of Brazil’s biggest telcos to expand 4G coverage through satellite to the northern parts of Brazil, the company announced March 2. TIM Brasil is […]
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Mobility
Thuraya Debuts New Radio Communications Solution
Thuraya has launched its new IP-based radio communications solution, Thuraya Push-to-Talk (PTT), the company announced Feb. 28. The Yahsat-owned company developed this solution with Cobham Satcom. The solution is designed […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Demonstrates Private Cellular Network With Microsoft
Intelsat is the latest satellite player to collaborate with software giant Microsoft. The company announced Feb. 27 the successful demonstration of what it claims is a first of its kind […]
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Technology
PPM Combines with Leading UK University to Develop Satellite Tech
Pulse Power and Measurement (PPM) is teaming up with a leading U.K. university as its looks to develop what it calls a new approach to technology used in the radio-over-fiber […]
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Connectivity
Orange Exec Details Plans for SES O3b in Africa, Says Telcos Are Hungry for More Satellite Bandwidth
Global connectivity provider Orange has been a valuable customer for satellite operators as it builds its seamless mobile network in various regions around the world. Recently, Orange and its Senegalese […]
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Finance
SES Revenue Dips in 2021 as Operator Prepares for New Satellite Launches
SES saw profits increase for 2021, but overall revenue fell to 1.78 billion euros ($2.02 billion), 2.9% down compared to 2020. SES achieved a net profit of 323 million euros […]
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Connectivity
OneWeb Signs Eclipse Global Connectivity as Distribution Partner for Government Aviation
OneWeb has signed up a new distribution partner, Eclipse Global Connectivity (Eclipse), as it looks to target the government aviation market. The company announced a new five year partnership on […]
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Technology
Intelsat Broadens STEM Education Program in Africa
Intelsat is looking to get more young people across Africa involved in the space sector. The operator announced Feb. 22 that is getting ready to welcome 30 new students to […]
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Magazine
SATELLITE 2022 Will Provide Pointers for the Year Ahead
We are getting ready for our second SATELLITE show in six months in March. We are really looking forward to this one, as we expect more global participation as the […]
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Awards
Satellite Executive of the Year Nominees for 2021
A revolution is taking place in the satellite industry, against the backdrop of the pandemic of the last two years that has heightened the need for universal connectivity. The satellite […]
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10 Hottest
The 10 Hottest Satellite Companies in 2022
Back by popular demand, Via Satellite’s 10 Hottest Companies list highlights the “must watch” companies providing satellite communications, ground systems, manufacturing, imagery and sensing, and launch services. Via Satellite editors […]
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Connectivity
Measat Signs Indonesian Broadcast Deal
Measat has signed a new deal with Amagi which will see it distribute Toonz Kids via its Measat-3a satellite to households in Indonesia, one of Asia’s most lucrative pay-TV markets. […]
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Awards
Satellite Executive of the Year Nominees for 2021
A revolution is taking place in the satellite industry, against the backdrop of the pandemic of the last two years that has heightened the need for universal connectivity. The satellite […]
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Connectivity
CPN Satellite Services Joins Inmarsat’s Application and Solution Provider Program
CPN Satellite Services (CPN) is the latest company to join Inmarsat’s Application and Solution Provider (ASP) program, an ecosystem for providers of software, hardware and solutions, and original equipment manufacturers […]
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Finance
Eutelsat Delays Return to Growth Projection, Konnect VHTS Pushed Back to H2 2023
Eutelsat Communications‘ fiscal performance in the first-half of its 2021-2022 financial year (H1) will result in a delay in the company’s return to growth strategy, as revenues fell in some […]
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Connectivity
OneWeb Adds Clarus Networks as Distribution Partner in Europe
OneWeb has beefed up its distribution capabilities in the United Kingdom and Northern Europe thanks to a new distribution partnership with Clarus Networks Group. Clarus will deliver OneWeb’s high-speed, low-latency […]
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Mobility
RSCC’s Maritime VSAT Network Reaches 400 Vessels
The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) now has 400 vessels as part of its VSAT marine network, the company announced Feb. 16. The company’s services are now used on 373 […]
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Government/Military
Yahsat Receives Managed Services Deal for UAE Government Worth $248M
Yahsat’s dedicated government arm Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS) has won a nearly $250 million contract from the UAE government. Yahsat announced the deal, Feb. 14. YGS will provide managed services […]
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Connectivity
SES Targets Indian Broadband Market with New Joint Venture With Jio
SES is looking to making an impact in the broadband market in India, and has formed a JV with Jio Space Technology (Jio). SES said the joint venture, announced Feb. […]
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Technology
ST Engineering iDirect CEO Talks Cloud Potential With Microsoft Deal
At the end of last year, ST Engineering iDirect announced a new collaboration with Microsoft. Through this partnership, ST Engineering iDirect will leverage the Azure software radio tools to enable […]
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Technology
Inmarsat Works With Harvest Technology Group on Opportunity in the UAV Market
Inmarsat is making a new play in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market. It has teamed up with Australian company Harvest Technology Group (Harvest) to offer HD streaming to UAVs […]
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Connectivity
Astrocast Signs Partnership with IoT Service Provider UnaBiz
Astrocast will deliver an end-to-end IoT solution for asset tracking and monitoring with UnaBiz, an IoT service provider, the company announced Feb. 9. As part of this partnership, UnaBiz will […]
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Launch
Spaceport Cornwall Prepares Sustainability Plans for UK Launch
Spaceport Cornwall is publishing a “Sustainability Impact Report and Action Plan” as it prepares for Virgin Orbit’s planned launch from the spaceport this summer. The spaceport shared details of the […]
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Technology
GMV Wins Eumetsat Deal for Optical Data Services for Meteosat Satellites
GMV has won a new contract from the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, known as Eumetsat, the company announced Feb. 8. The contract is for the provision […]
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Finance
XipLink Appoints Jaco Botha as Senior Vice President of Product
XipLink has appointed Jaco Botha as senior vice president of Product, the company announced Feb. 4. Botha will have responsibility for all product management, product marketing and alliance partnership functions […]
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Government/Military
Mitsubishi Electric Joins Optus Team for Australian Defense Satellite Proposal
Mitsubishi Electric is getting involved in an important Australian defense project by joining Team AUSSAT, which includes Optus, Raytheon Australia, and Thales Australia, the company announced Feb. 3. Optus, Australia’s […]
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Mobility
Yahsat Wins Maritime Communications Contract From Abu Dhabi Ship Building
Yahsat‘s dedicated government arm, Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), has been awarded a contract by Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) to provide advanced and secure satellite communication services. The contract, announced Feb. […]
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Government/Military
UK Unveils its First Defense Space Strategy and New Defense Satellite Programs
The United Kingdom unveiled its first-ever Defence Space Strategy (DSS) on Tuesday, with a commitment to invest 1.4 billion pounds ($1.95 billion) to boost national interests in space, including building […]





























