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William Hill is set to launch a branded television channel in the United Kingdom on the Sky Digital platform that will focus on betting. Initially, the channel will use Fixed […]

Orbcomm officials today said the company is working in tandem with Delphi Corp. [DPH] to offer the technologies needed for low-cost, highly robust telematics applications for a variety of marketplaces […]

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla.–The AMC-11 telecommunications satellite successfully lifted into orbit May 19 onboard an Atlas IIAS rocket. The satellite should enhance Princeton, N.J.-based SES Americom’s service to […]

Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] officials said the company recently completed an important milestone in proving its mobile launch range concept, an effort that could ultimately result in cost savings for […]

By Paul Dykewicz, PBI Media, LLC International Launch Services (ILS), which markets the Atlas and Proton launch vehicles, is picking up the lion’s share of commercial launches so far this […]

A new interactive video game has been introduced that features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chipset. Gizmondo Europe Ltd., a business unit of Jacksonville, Fla.- based Tiger Telematics [TIGR], […]

AM and FM radio owners had best start looking over their shoulders. The U.S.-dominated satellite radio industry has topped 2 million subscribers since Washington-based XM Satellite Radio’s [XMSR] “soft” rollout […]

Satellite pay-TV operators in Europe have had a tough first quarter in terms of picking up new subscribers. In two of Europe’s biggest markets, Germany and the UK, both Premiere […]

Kingston Inmedia believes having The Carlyle Group as its owners will lead to the company being able to derive greater revenues from international opportunities. The Carlyle Group acquired Kingston Inmedia […]

Week of May 14 – 20, 2004 Percentage Change Symbol May 20 Price One Week One Month Three Month Year to Date Operators APT SATELLITE HLDGS ATS 1.69 (1.2) (10.6) […]

Polk Audio officials said that the company has signed a license and technology agreement with XM Satellite Radio [XMSR] to collaborate on the development of a high performance XM Satellite […]

Wegener Corp. [WGNR] officials said the company has recently received orders from Roberts Communications Network for equipment to expand its network infrastructure. Wegener also received orders from two other customers, […]

Space Imaging officials yesterday said the company is nearing completion of a contract to provide imagery to the U.S. Defense Department (DoD) for improved situational awareness of major defense installations. […]

EchoStar Communications Corp. [DISH] execs today said the company and Turner Network Television (TNT) are partnering to offer TNT in high- definition (HD) to subscribers to DISH Network, EchoStar’s direct-to-home […]

Officials from Delphi Corp. [DPH] and XM Satellite Radio [XMSR] will introduce the new Delphi XM “Roady2” plug-and-play satellite radio receiver at the 2004 Home Entertainment Show in New York […]

Executives from digital satellite radio provider Sirius Satellite Radio [SIRI] yesterday said that its digital radio broadcasts would be made available free of charge to subscribers to DISH Networks’ America’s […]

The Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has stepped up its efforts to stamp out pay-TV piracy in Hong Kong. It has issued ‘cease and desist’ letters to […]

Orbital Sciences Corp. [ORB] officials yesterday said that its Taurus XL rocket successfully boosted the Republic of China’s Rocsat-2 remote sensing satellite into low-earth orbit. The rocket was launched from […]

Intelsat Ltd. officials today said the company has withdrawn its planned initial public offering (IPO). The decision follows the singing into law on May 18 an amendment to the ORBIT […]

Schlumberger Information Solutions has announced the successful implementation of a high-speed Internet Protocol-based network solution known as IPoVSAT to support communications for Newfield Exploration Company’s offshore oil and gas productions […]

Telenor Satellite Services is going to provide the Canadian National Department of Defense with a new variable bandwidth communications technology via satellite through a six-month agreement with the government entity. […]

Frost & Sullivan as recognized earth Imagery Company DigitalGlobe for its outstanding work toward the next-generation commercial remote sensing satellites by presenting them the 2004 Aerospace and Defense Product of […]

Officials from Comtech EF Data Corp., a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. [CMTL] today said the company has received a $1.3 million order from a major telecom service provider in […]

Voom officials today said the company is teaming with BrandsMart USA, a South Florida retailer, to offer Voom’s comprehensive high-definition satellite television service.

EchoStar Communications Corp. [DISH] officials today said that, with the addition of Cheyenne, Wyo., local channels are now available in 127 markets covering all 50 United States and the District […]

Swedish cable operator com hem aims to put the pressure on its satellite pay-TV rivals Viasat and Canal Digital in Sweden. The operator will launch a VoIP telephony service in […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–Officials from International Launch Services said today that the AMC-11 satellite was placed successfully into orbit yesterday. The satellite was launched at 6:22 p.m. EDT on an Atlas […]

Officials from MDU Communications International Inc. [OTCBB: MDTV], an end-to-end provider of DirecTv and other telecommunications services, today announced that the company has reached an agreement to acquire the business […]

Officials from OneTouch Systems today said the company’s interactive distance learning has received formal certification by Hughes Network Systems Inc. for use via HNS’ Direcway satellite broadband service. The HNS […]

The Musicians Channel (M-channel), a new channel dedicated to encouraging, inspiring and educating all people with an interest in musical activity, is set to launch on BSkyB next week. The […]