Hughes do Brasil President
Explains Faith in Ka-band
As the largest country in Latin America and fifth largest in the world, Brazil presents a major market opportunity for the satellite industry. Hughes’ Brazilian subsidiary Hughes do Brasil’s recent contract for all of the Brazil-dedicated Ka-band capacity on Eutelsat’s upcoming satellite Eutelsat… READ MORE »
NASA and CNES Sign Mission Agreement for New Joint Satellite
NASA has signed an agreement with the French Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) to build, launch and control the world’s first global spacecraft for the purpose of surveying Earth’s surface water… READ MORE »
The May issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! We dedicate this edition to the women in the satellite industry. Usually outnumbered by men, we bring you their stories and their take on the satellite business. Additionally, we talk with industry leaders on the role of High Throughput Satellites (HTS), the tactics and strategies of U.S. defense companies and we take a look at FIFA’s plan to broadcast their World Cup to millions of viewers across the globe – with satellite playing a key role. Read it now!
ITU Releases New Figures in Global Internet and Mobile Access Rates
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recently released figures that predict there will be almost 3 billion Internet users in the world by the end of 2014, and that two-thirds of… READ MORE »
Avonline Broadband Extends Contract with Avanti
Avonline Broadband has signed a multi-million dollar contract with satellite operator Avanti Communications, in a deal that will extend the company’s broadband solutions to its European consumer and enterprise customers… READ MORE »
Telenor’s Nomination Committee has submitted a proposal to elect Jon Erik Reinhardsen, president and CEO of Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS), to become a new member of Telenor’s board of directors. He would succeed Hallvard Bakke, who has served on the board of directors since May… READ MORE »
Elemental Technologies to Stream Live 4K Broadcast for Vienna State Opera
The Vienna State Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, has selected Elemental Technologies to stream the world’s first live broadcast in 4K using High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) delivered via MPEG Dynamic… READ MORE »
