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PanAmSat Expands Terrestrial Capability With Sonic Purchase
Wilton, Conn.-based satellite operator PanAmSat [NASDAQ: SPOT] is expanding its land-based capabilities with an all-cash acquisition of Sonic Telecom, a provider of international high-definition multimedia transmission services and business applications....
Europe Unveils Space Policy White Paper
The much-anticipated European white paper on space policy was released this week by the European Space Agency and the European Commission. The white paper has a number of policy recommendations,...
Radyne Secures $1.2M China Satellite Modem Contract
Phoenix-based Radyne ComStream [Nasdaq: RADN] has won a $1.2 million contract to supply its DMD 20 satellite modem to an unidentified Chinese company. Delivery will be completed this year. “This...
Convergys Signs Billing Contract with Indonesia's Satelindo
Convergys [NYSE: CVG], a Cincinnati, Ohio-based supplier of integrated billing, employee care, and customer care services, has agreed to license its Infinys billing system to PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo),...
India's Doordarshan Equips Digital Head-ends with Scopus Platforms
Indian TV broadcaster Doordarshan has ordered additional digital video broadcasting platforms from Israel-based Scopus Network Technologies for satellite TV broadcast head-ends throughout India. The systems are also configured to be...
Last Chance To Follow The Money
Join SATELLITE NEWS’ Government Procurement Report and top experts from the U.S. satellite industry on Nov. 17 for an exclusive virtual seminar: “Follow the Money: Satellite Opportunities with the U.S....
Helfgott Leads All-Star Team For Seminar on Government Satellite Market
David Helfgott, president of Americom Government Services, leads a top-notch team of industry experts who will share their insights into tapping the U.S. government market for satellite services and equipment...
Intelsat Expects To Expedite Closing Of Loral Asset Purchase
Intelsat moved a step closer to completing its $1.1 billion purchase of the North American satellite assets of Loral Space and Communications [OTCBB: LRLSQ] when the time limit recently expired...
FCC Requires MSS Carriers To Provide 911 Call Centers
The Federal Communications Commission Thursday decided that mobile satellite service (MSS) carriers that provide interconnected voice service must establish call centers for the purpose of answering 911 emergency calls and...