Author: Staff Writer

Kingston Secures Two Deals

Kingston inmedia, the satellite-based broadband technology arm of Kingston Communications [London: KCOM], won two contracts this week. One deal involves providing Internet backbone connectivity and VoIP services via satellite to...

PanAmSat CEO Eyes European Market

Despite withdrawing from the bidding for European satellite operator Eutelsat, PanAmSat [Nasdaq: SPOT] remains interested in expanding its European presence and still could link up with Eutelsat in some form...

REACH Expands In Asia

REACH, the joint venture between Australian carrier Telstra and Hong Kong-based PCCW Ltd., is boosting its position in the Asia Pacific region with a slew of recent deals with international...

Transponder Monitor

Interspace’s in-depth study of European satellite activity, compiled by Mike Fallon 83 degreesE: Insat 2E & 3B D The signal from Doordarshan’s DD Telegu on 3910 MHz vertical, SR 5999,...

Alcatel Space Inks Russian Satellite Deal

Alcatel Space has signed a contract worth between 50 million and 100 million euros ($53.6 million and $107.3 million) with Russian Satellite Communications Co. (RSCC) to supply the payloads for...

NDS Hopes To Bounce Back After Tough Year

NDS had an eventful 2002. The conditional access (CA) vendor had numerous lawsuits to contend with from players such as Canal+ Technologies and EchoStar Communications. Despite the publicity, NDS remains...

Nera Telecommunications Will Serve the Philippines

Nera Telecommunications (NeraTel) signed a memorandum of understanding with Isaiah Verse 65 Foundation in the Philippines for the supply, delivery and implementation of 1,000 Nera satellite communications terminals. The contract...