Globalstar Sees Revenue Growth, Awaiting FCC and FAA Approval for New Opportunities
Globalstar recorded a significant increase in its Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) after purging roughly 26,000 suspended or non-paying Duplex subscribers. Rebecca Clary, Globalstar’s chief accounting officer and corporate controller, described the process as “cleansing.” The company’s ARPU increased by 20 percent from the first quarter… READ MORE »
Airbus Launches New VSAT Installation Service for Maritime Customers
Airbus Defence and Space introduced its new Global Field-Service Alliance (GFSA), a global partnership bringing together experts in the maritime sector to support 24/7 Airbus Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) installations and maintenance in major global ports. Three service providers are certified members… 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!
Solar Generator for CBERS 4 Satellite Shipped to China
The Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) has shipped the solar generator to China for the fourth China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite (CBERS 4). The equipment underwent a series of battery tests in the Test and Integration Laboratory (ITL) of the National Institute for Space… READ MORE »
Telenor Elects Michael Foley as CEO of Telenor Pakistan
Telenor appointed Michael Patrick Foley as the new CEO of Telenor Pakistan. Foley has more than 30 years of sales, marketing and operational experience in the telecom and retail sectors. He will take over Telenor Pakistan during a time of growth for… READ MORE »
Spot Announces 3,000th Rescue with Location-Based Messaging Products
Spot, LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar, announced that its Spot satellite messaging and information technology products have been used in 3,000 rescues around the world since the company’s launch in 2007… READ MORE »
Norsat Reports First Quarter Financial Results
Norsat announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2014 ending on March 31. Revenue for the quarter increased by 9 percent to $9.1 million compared to $8.4 million for the first quarter 2013. The company launched several new products during the quarter, including… READ MORE »
