E-letter: News Feed
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Connectivity
Arab Advisors Group: 448 Arab TV Channels Count with an Online Presence
[Via Satellite 09-25-13] The Arab Advisors Group recently researched the online presence of 658 fully operational FTA satellite TV channels targeting the Arab World. With the study, it was discovered […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Appoints Randy Roberts to Newly Created Role
[Via Satellite 09-24-13] Randy C. Roberts has joined Thuraya Telecommunications Company as vice president of innovation. In the newly created role, Roberts will oversee product development, product management and solutions […]
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Technology
Macom Releases Industry’s First Surface Mount L-Band 90W GaN Power Module
[Via Satellite 09-24-13] Macom Technology Solutions has released a new two-stage, fully matched GaN in Plastic power module. Optimized for L-Band commercial air traffic control, military radar, and long-range perimeter […]
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Connectivity
Blue Sky Network Launches HawkEye 7200 portable M2M Tracking Solution
[Via Satellite 09-24-13] Blue Sky Network, a supplier of satellite tracking and communication solutions for aviation, land and marine, has launched the HawkEye 7200 portable M2M tracking solution. The HawkEye […]
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Connectivity
C-Com’s iNetVu Ku 981 Antenna Receives Certification for Use with Hughes HN/HX Systems
[Via Satellite 09-24-13] Hughes Network Systems has qualified C-Com Satellite Systems’ new generation iNetVu Ku 981 antenna system for use with its Hughes HN/HX Systems. The iNetVu 981 mobile antenna […]
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Connectivity
UN Broadband Commission Assesses Progress Toward Digital Development Goals
[Via Satellite 09-24-2013] The United Nations Broadband Commission for Digital Development has released its latest country-by-country data on state of broadband access worldwide. According to the report, which is released […]
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Connectivity
ABS, HSS Sign Agreement on ABS 2 and ABS 3
[Via Satellite 09-23-13] Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and Hummerlton Security Services (HSS) have signed a multi-transponder agreement on ABS 2 and ABS 3 satellites. The capacity agreement will provide additional […]
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Connectivity
StarTimes to Expand TV Reach In Africa with SES 5
[Via Satellite 09-23-13] StarTimes Communication Network Technology, a technology provider and network operator in China, has signed a 10-year contract on SES’ SES 5 satellite at 5 degrees east to […]
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Connectivity
Harris Broadcast to Power SatLink Communications’ Upgraded HD Playout Facility
[Via Satellite 09-23-13] Harris Broadcast has secured a contract with Tel Aviv-based SatLink Communications, a global teleport, content management and HD playout services provider, to automate its upgraded HD playout […]
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Technology
TeamCast’s VYPER Satellite Modulator Approved in Brazil
[Via Satellite 09-23-13] TeamCast’s VYPER DVB S/DVB DSNG/DVB S2 satellite modulator has received approval from Anatel, the national telecommunications agency in Brazil, for use in all commercial satellite transmission systems […]
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Connectivity
Raj Malik Selected as Measat’s SVP, Sales and Marketing
[Via Satellite 09-23-13] Measat Satellite Systems has appointed Raj Malik to the position of senior vice president, sales and marketing. In this role, Malik will oversee Measat’s global sales and […]
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Connectivity
TSBc CEO Highlights Maritime as Major Growth Opportunity
[Via Satellite 09-23-13] Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc)’s new CEO Morten Tengs is excited about the opportunity for the company in the maritime market. This was the one vertical that Tengs […]
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Connectivity
Arqiva Looking to Expand Beyond Europe and North America
[Via Satellite 09-20-13] Arqiva has signed a multi-transponder deal with SES, which enables the company to continue to serve radio and television customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. As […]
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Connectivity
Astrium, France Télévisions Sign Agreement for Ka-News
[Via Satellite 09-20-13] Astrium has signed a contract with France Télévisions, a French broadcasting group, for its Ka-News service. The new Ka-News service, which uses Eutelsat‘s KA-SAT satellite, will enable […]
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Connectivity
CETel Renews and Signs New Capacity on SES’ NSS 12
[Via Satellite 09-20-13] CETel and SES have renewed a multi-year deal and also signed a new multi-transponder capacity deal to provide services to meet the escalating demand for VSAT services […]
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Connectivity
Newtec’s Interactive Satellite Terminals to Run on the ASBU-MENOS Network
[Via Satellite 09-20-13] Satellite communications specialist, Newtec and Télédiffusion d’Algérie (TDA) have signed a multimillion-Euro contract to deploy several of Newtec’s interactive satellite terminals running on the Arab States Broadcasting […]
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Connectivity
Blue Sky Network’s HawkEyeLink Now Supports Electronic Forms
[Via Satellite 09-20-13] Blue Sky Network’s portable Bluetooth device, HawkEyeLink, now supports access and transmission of electronic forms. The device enables two-way messaging on smartphone and tablet devices via the […]
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Technology
Macom Announces New 600 W GaN on SiC Pulsed Power Transistor
[Via Satellite 09-20-13] Macom Technology Solutions, a supplier of high-performance Radio Frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave products, has released a new ceramic Gallium nitride (GaN) on Silicon carbide (SiC) […]
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Technology
Satellite Technology Helps Save and Identify Endangered Animals in Africa
[Via Satellite 09-19-2013] According to Cambridge Consultants, a product development firm, one rhino is killed every 11 hours in Africa due to the demand for products made from its horns. […]
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Finance
Ariane Space, Astrium to Produce 18 Additional Ariane 5 ECA Launchers
[Via Satellite 09-19-13] Arianespace and Astrium signed an initial agreement on Sept. 17 to begin the production of 18 additional Ariane 5 ECA launchers. As part of this agreement, Arianespace […]
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Finance
DARPA Seeks to Lower Satellite Launch Costs with XS 1 Program
[Via Satellite 09-19-13] DARPA has established the Experimental Spaceplane (XS 1) program to develop a fully reusable unmanned vehicle that would provide aircraft-like access to space. The vehicle is envisioned […]
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Government/Military
Boeing Demonstrates Possibilities for Military Access to Low-Cost Communications Pathways
[Via Satellite 09-19-13] Boeing has transmitted a government-developed, frequency-hopping signal through a commercial satellite, demonstrating the potential for the military to access more communications pathways at a lower cost than […]
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Connectivity
Exelis’ Signal Sentry 1000 Successfully Completes Field Testing
[Via Satellite 09-19-13] Signal Sentry 1000, an Exelis product that detects and locates GPS interference sources in 3-D by using longitude, latitude and altitude has demonstrated successful results during a […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Announces Wavestream Ka-band Matchbox Mini Block Upconverter
[Via Satellite 09-19-13] Gilat Satellite Networks announced the availability of the Wavestream Ka-band Matchbox Mini Block Upconverter, which incorporates Wavestream’s spatial advantEdge technology to provide higher output power in smaller, […]
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Connectivity
KVH, SES Sign Capacity Agreement to Meet Rising Maritime Communications Demand
[Via Satellite 09-18-13] SES and KVH Industries have signed an expanded capacity agreement to provide connectivity to luxury, government and commercial ships across the Caribbean and beyond. The deal will […]
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Finance
Third AEHF Military Communication Satellite Launches Aboard Atlas 5 Rocket
[Via Satellite 09-18-13] The third Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communication satellite, built by a Lockheed Martin team for the U.S. Air Force, was successfully launched September 18 at […]
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Connectivity
Discovery Communications Signs Agreement for Capacity on Intelsat 19
[Via Satellite 09-18-13] Discovery Communications has signed a new capacity agreement with Intelsat. As part of the multi-transponder agreement, Discovery will use the distribution power of the Intelsat 19 video […]
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Finance
First Inmarsat 5 Global Xpress Satellite Successfully Completes System Life Test
[Via Satellite 09-18-13] The first of three Inmarsat 5 Global Xpress satellites being built by Boeing has successfully completed a key system life test, paving the way for it to […]
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Connectivity
Bentley Walker Extends Service Coverage with Newtec’s Ka-Band VSAT Broadband Platform
[Via Satellite 09-18-13] Bentley Walker, a service provider for broadband satellite Internet, is extending its service coverage toward Libya using Newtec’s Ka-band VSAT broadband platform and mainly deploying services using […]
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Connectivity
VSAT Market Remains Robust in Changing Environment
[Amsterdam 09-18-13] The VSAT market is in surprisingly good shape and showed good growth in 2012. This was the view of Simon Bull, senior consultant at Comsys, who kicked off […]





























