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Connectivity
NSR Analyst Answers Key LEO Questions
At SATELLITE 2019, one of the hot topics will likely be the future of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems. But, many questions remain. With this potentially huge influx of […]
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Mobility
Aviation Takes Off for Inmarsat
Inmarsat’s full year 2018 financial results included a remarkable Aviation segment surge to over $256 million for the 12 months to the end of December, a nearly 41 percent increase […]
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Finance
Shine on, You SES Networks Diamond
When SES released its latest results last week, it contained few surprises. The Networks business continued to perform well, but Video remains a struggle for the operator. However, an important question […]
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Connectivity
Teen CEOs, Telcos Take Over Mobile World Congress
The kids were more than all right at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona, as four speakers with a combined age of less than 60 made a lasting impression on the […]
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Technology
Microsoft CEO: “Every Company is Now a Software Company”
At Mobile World Congress (MWC), two of the world’s most prominent business leaders discussed what companies need to do to be successful in the future — and these insights could […]
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Connectivity
Mobile World Congress: Telcos Look to AI and 5G
The rise and rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was at the heart of many keynote presentations on day one of Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. José María Álvarez-Pallete López, […]
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Connectivity
CBA Exec: T-Mobile Proposal is “Pure Mischief”
The C-Band Alliance (CBA), containing SES, Intelsat, Eutelsat, and Telesat, is still optimistic that its proposal for the re-allocation of valuable C-band spectrum in the United States will be successful. However, […]
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Finance
Analysts Still Concerned About Eutelsat’s Video Performance
Eutelsat saw its overall revenue drop approximately 4.5 percent in the six months to the end of December 2018, compared to the same stage in 2017. In those six months, […]
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Magazine
Satellite Servicing: Ready to be Proved Wrong
Satellite servicing has always intrigued me. It all seems very space age, being able to service a satellite like you would an automobile or a plane. I have been somewhat […]
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Magazine
Satellite Servicing Becomes an Actual Market
Even as we enter the age of smaller, cheaper, and more agile satellite networks, present and future satellite communications services will continue to rely on well-stocked fleets in orbit. While […]
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Magazine
JetBlue’s Stoyanova Looks to the IFC Horizon
It is a sunny autumnal day in Boston, a city I haven’t visited for almost two decades, but the venue for The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Expo — one […]
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Finance
What’s Next After Al Yah 3? Yahsat CEO Weighs In
Yahsat is growing its satellite presence around the world. From targeting markets in Africa and Latin America to investing in Thuraya and widening its product portfolio, the company is not standing still. […]
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Finance
Thaicom Feels Impact of Tough Regional Market
Thaicom still has work to do as it looks to become a turnaround story over the next two years, considering the company has been operating in a tough environment for satellite […]
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Finance
Viasat Q3 Report: IFC Business Takes Flight
Viasat, fresh from an impressive deal with European airline Neos, saw significant Q3 revenue increases across the board. Overall, its revenues for the quarter ended Dec. 31 reached $554.7 million, a 45 […]
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Connectivity
Orion CEO, Part 2 — Pay-TV Capacity Demands in Russia
In the second part of Via Satellite’s interview, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Orion, Kirill Makhnovskiy examined how the balance of Over-the-Top (OTT) and satellite may change in Russia. […]
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Connectivity
Orion CEO on Russia’s Massive Appetite for Pay-TV — Part 1
Russia has always been a successful market for satellite pay-TV. With a growing appetite for pay-TV and a huge amount of territory to cover, it is a good time for […]
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Government/Military
The C-Band Alliance Could be a Hit in the US
The C-band situation in the United States is once again under the microscope. Respected satellite equity analyst Giles Thorne of Jefferies has released a new report titled “The Orbiter: All Eyes […]
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Magazine
The LEO Revolution: What It Could Mean for Our Industry
There is no doubt that ambitious business plans in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) will have a key say in how successful the overall industry will be over the next few […]
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Opinion
Analysis on the Portuguese Space Act
An increasing number of states are developing plans for setting-up spaceports, with suborbital flights and small satellites taking the center stage. In Europe, Portugal has been taking relevant steps, as […]
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Magazine
LEO Capacity Customers Discuss New Applications
It is impossible to predict how many LEO satellites will be launched over the next few years. But, it is safe to say it will be in the thousands rather […]
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Uncategorized
The LEO Revolution: What It Could Mean for Our Industry
There is no doubt that ambitious business plans in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) will have a key say in how successful the overall industry will be over the next few […]
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Connectivity
The Switch CEO Chats Eutelsat Deal and International Expansion
While most of the major satellite operators are seeing a slowdown in their revenues generated from video services, some interesting deals are still being done For example, at the end […]
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Imagery and Sensing
Analysts Losing Confidence in Maxar
It has not been a good start to the year for Maxar Technologies. The company revealed in the last few days that its WorldView-4 satellite (WV4) has likely suffered a […]
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Connectivity
IWayAfrica Exec Warns of Satellite Equipment Costs in Africa
Providing broadband services in Africa has always been a key focus for the satellite industry, given the lack of terrestrial infrastructure and the opportunity to bridge the digital divide in […]
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Magazine
Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019
Where has the year gone? As we exit 2018, we look forward to what is shaping up to be a fascinating 2019. As it is the end of the year, […]
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Magazine
Singapore Airlines Exec Reflects on IFC Developments in 2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is one of Asia’s flagship airlines and also one of the pioneers when it comes to In-Flight Connectivity (IFC). The airline is constantly looking to improve these […]
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Magazine
Via Satellite’s 2018 Young People to Watch List
The satellite industry’s transition to a new economy has created vast opportunities for young entrepreneurs, executives, and engineers around the world. In order to solve big challenges such as launching […]
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Magazine
SATELLITE 2029: Women in Satellite Predict the Future
Each passing year seems to be a momentous year for the satellite industry. Ambitious constellation and satellite plans, new launch vehicles, as well as satellite’s role in the communications ecosystem […]
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Finance
Viasat Exec on Cyber Threat to Satellite: We Must Take Action
At CyberSat 2018, a number of speakers discussed the growing threat to satellites from nation states and other actors — and they believe that satellites will continue to be targeted. […]
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Mobility
Intelsat CEO on 5G and the Growing Connected Car Market
Thanks to the recent launch of the Horizons 3e satellite, Intelsat has completed the global footprint of its High Throughput Satellite (HTS) fleet. The Intelsat Epic constellation fuels Intelsat’s growth […]




























