Author: Staff Writer

France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications has introduced a line of pre-paid phone cards for use in Inmarsat satellite handsets: Inmarsat-Fleet, -Mini M, -B and -M. The card is designed for...

Hughes Network Systems (HNS) has begun initial network operations at its new North Las Vegas, Nev., location. The West Coast operations center for the Germantown, Md.- based satellite operator will...

The U.S. Navy UHF Follow-On (UFO) F11 satellite has arrived at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., where it will undergo final preparations for its December launch aboard an Atlas...

2003 SATELLITE NEWS’ PR & Marketing Awards Presented by PBI Media’s Satellite Group SN’s PR & Marketing Awards are among the industry’s most privileged honors, recognizing the best satellite PR...

On March 3, 2004, the Society of Satellite Professionals International will present its 21st annual black-tie reception and dinner. Held on the opening night of PBI Media‘s Satellite 2004, Gala...

Englewood, Colo.-based EchoStar Communications [Nasdaq: DISH] surprised the multichannel world last week by breaking a pattern of growth leadership and reporting several financial and subscriber metrics that uncharacteristically fell below...

BT Broadcast Services (BTBS) expects to grow its overall revenues between 2 percent and 3 percent this year compared to 2002. The operator, a provider of terrestrial and satellite-based multimedia...

The French satellite pay operator TPS believes an aggressive pricing policy will be one of the keys to its success going forward. It is particularly targeting consumers who may not...

Week of Nov. 7 – 13, 2003 Percentage Change Symbol Nov. 13 Price One Week One Month Three Month Year to Date Operators APT SATELLITE HLDGS ATS 2.38 (12.2) (3.6)...

McLean, Va.-based satellite Internet provider StarBand Communications has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware to emerge from Chapter 11 protection. This is the final clearance required from...