Satcom Direct Pushing Into New Markets With Thuraya
JR Francis, Thuraya’s regional director for North America. Photo: Thuraya [Via Satellite 05-12-2014] Satcom Direct is expanding outside its traditional aeronautical market to provide more options in other verticals through a partnership with Thuraya. The agreement brings greater quantities of the SatSleeve, Thuraya IP+, and Maritime Broadband services to the United States. “Satcom Direct is… READ MORE »
Tigo to Offer DTH Services in Bolivia
A view of La Paz, Bolivia. Photo: Tigo [Via Satellite 05-12-2014] Tigo Star, a telecommunications company owned by Millicom International Cellular (MIC), launched its Direct-to-Home (DTH) services in Bolivia, and its new platform is now available in more than 100 new municipalities in El Salvador. The basic package by Tigo Star includes 56 satellite television… 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!
Inmarsat Maritime to Provide Communications Services to Small Vessels
Small vessels will now be connected to the Internet through the Inmarsat Fleet One service. Photo: Wikimedia Commons [Via Satellite 05-12-2014] Inmarsat Maritime unveiled its Fleet One service, which will allow for vessel owners to have uninterrupted Internet access, while at the same time keeping the ability to send SMS messages and hold telephone conversations… READ MORE »
Signalhorn CEO Robert Kubbernus Elected to WTA Board of Directors
Signalhorn CEO Robert Kubbernus. Photo: Signalhorn [Via Satellite 05-12-2014] The World Teleport Association (WTA), an organization constituted by teleport operators around the world, including independent operators, multinationals and niche service providers, has elected Robert Kubbernus, CEO of Signalhorn, to its board of directors. Kubbernus will stand in as a board member for the next three… READ MORE »
ViaSat 1 Broadband Satellite.Photo: Space Systems/Loral [Via Satellite 05-12-2014] ViaSat launched its Exede Business platform, which will provide medium and small-sized businesses with high-speed satellite Internet, data allowance, priority maintenance and 24/7 United States-based customer support. The new service will be available in some or all areas in the more than 40 states covered by… READ MORE »
Orbcomm to Offer M2M Solutions to Government Customers via Corp Ten’s GSA Schedule
OG2 satellite modem. Photo: Orbcomm [Via Satellite 05-12-2014] Orbcomm will begin offering its Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions to government customers through Corp Ten’s General Services Administration (GSA) schedule. The GSA Schedule by Corp Ten permits government agencies to buy commercial goods and services under pre-negotiated terms and pricing, and will allow Orbcomm to begin offering products… READ MORE »
