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[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] Vizada Networks expanded its connectivity services portfolio to include its Internet Start next-generation broadband IP service in the Middle East and Africa, the company announced Oct. 1. […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] World-Link Communications has launched ShipSat, a broadband IP service that integrates Ku-band VSAT and L-band services for the maritime market, World-Link announced Oct. 1.      ShipSat aims […]

[Satellite News 10-02-09] Launch services and access to space are at the forefront of discussions in the satellite sector, particularly in light of Sea Launch’s bankruptcy filing.     SES CEO […]

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, U.S.A., Hughes […]

For the past 14 years, iDirect has realized the value of satellite connectivity and its power to drive communications advances across a broad range of industries and geographies. Year after […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] TerreStar Networks signed an agreement with AT&T to bring its new integrated satellite cellular smartphone service into market, TerreStar announced Sept. 30.     The TerreStar solution will […]

KVH Activates Mini-VSAT Broadband in Australia, New Zealand KVH Industries activated its mini-VSAT Broadband service in the Australian and New Zealand maritime region following completion of satellite testing, the company […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has delivered the Intelsat 14 satellite to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., ahead of its scheduled launch later this year aboard an Atlas […]

SES Astra Awarded EuroSkyPark Broadband Contract SES Astra signed an agreement to provide broadband connectivity to EuroSkyPark, an operator of mobile and fixed satellite communication solutions. SES Astra will supply […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] Iridium Holdings and GHL Acquisition Corp. have closed their merger transaction, Iridium announced Sept. 30.  As a result of the merge, GHL Acquisition’s new name will be […]

RaySat Expands StealthRay Antenna Product Line RaySat Antenna Systems expanded its two-way antenna product line with the release of its StealthRay 5000 model. The antenna, which is equipped with a […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] U.K. satellite and wireless data supplier Excelerate Technology unveiled the first of its next-generation rapid response vehicles, the company announced Sept. 30.     The vehicle is a […]

Giuliano Berretta will step down as CEO of Eutelsat in November, turning over leadership of the FSS operator to Michel de Rosen.Berretta, who will continue as chairman, discusses the issues […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] U.K. communications regulator Ofcom reported that 80 percent of TV screens in the United Kingdom receive digital TV services, the organization announced in its 2009 second quarter […]

Established in 1969, MITEQ has been committed to designing and manufacturing microwave components and subsystems for the satellite and communications market. Components include low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixer products, […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] By 2014, 40.1 million TV households around the globe will be subscribers of tier 1 telco IPTV services, according to an IMS Research report released Sept. 29. […]

While a few high-profile companies have filed for bankruptcy in the last 12 months, overall, the satellite sector seems to have held up well under tough economic conditions that have […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] ViaSat Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire WildBlue Communications in a cash and stock transaction valued at $568 million, ViaSat announced Oct. 1.     WildBlue’s Ka-band […]

AvL Technologies designs and manufactures motorized, mobile satellite antennas that exclusively combine the original patented Roto-Lok® cable drive, world-class AvL carbon-fiber reflectors, and the unique one-button auto-acquisition controller to automatically […]

[Satellite News 10-01-09] The mass-consumer cellular markets may be familiar with industry products such as the Apple iPhone and the BlackBerry, but AT&T, one of the largest cellular services in […]

C-COM Satellite Sys-tems, Inc. is a leader in the development and deployment of commercial grade mobile satellite-based technology for the delivery of two-way high-speed Internet, VoIP and Video services into […]

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, U.S.A., Hughes […]

Right now, satellite broadband service subscribers get much less bandwidth than they want. Consumers used to buy broadband for a faster browsing experience, but now they want online media that […]

ATCi offers end-to-end systems integration and technical services. From front-end consulting and planning, to integrating, installing, coordinating and managing technology solutions, ATCi has the depth and experience to respond to […]

While HD is the future, the spread of the service has varied around the globe. Has HD entertainment lived up to industry expectations or been somewhat of a disappointment to […]

With a modern, state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility, MCL continues to create new products with the aid of their parent company, MITEQ, a recognized leader in both quality and technology. […]

ND SatCom Receives Duke’s Choice Award for Satellite Communication Management Software ND SatCom received the Duke’s Choice Award for the satellite communication management software it provides to the German Armed […]

Throughout the developing and developed regions around the globe, the need for specialized satellite-enabled communication platforms is on the rise. Specific network criteria is diversified by the client served, but […]

Integral Systems Creates COO Position; Hires Retired Air Force General Integral Systems appointed U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Marshal Ward COO. In the private sector, Ward previously served as […]

There is plenty of debate on whether the economy is in the recovery stage, but several analysts and executives believe the satellite sector performed better than most throughout the crisis. […]