Google is most well known for its Web search engine, but the company’s recent behavior has fueled rumors that an entrance into the satellite industry is in the near future. Google’s play in satellite could come in the form of acquiring Skybox Imaging (according to recent… READ MORE »
Wireless Innovation Selects Eutelsat’s Ka-Sat for Thales Project
Wireless Innovation chose Eutelsat’s Ka-Sat satellite for its contract with Thales Alenia Space to help protect EDF Energy’s infrastructure in the United Kingdom. This protection consists of five mobile deployable communication and information systems, which will be stored at different locations throughout the country and can be… READ MORE »
The June issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month we reached out to end users across key emerging regions to see if demands for cellular backhaul capacity are as strong as the satellite industry hopes they are. We also bring you top Airbus execs' insight into the company's reorganization, and an exclusive coverage of our 4k Technology Breakfast during NAB. Read it now!
Avanti Partners with Smart to Provide IP Backhaul Services in East Africa
East African mobile operator Smart chose Avanti Communications to deliver Internet Protocol (IP) backhaul services to networks in Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda. Smart is owned by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), which also funds many social enterprises in East Africa… READ MORE »
KVH Unveils New Antenna for In-motion Satellite TV for Vehicles
KVH Industries introduced a new TracVision RV1 stabilized antenna for providing satellite TV programming to RVs, charter buses, emergency vehicles and other vehicles to provide access to live TV on the road. The antenna system is approximately 12.5 inches long and enables reception of satellite… READ MORE »
Com Dev Awarded $5 Million Contract for Satellite Component Deliverables
Com Dev International secured a contract to deliver coaxial and waveguide switches and C-band multiplexers to a long-term customer, with a full contract value of more than $5 million. The contract signing is expected by the end of June. The contract will be… READ MORE »
Exelis Awarded Two Contracts for UK Bowman Radio Program
General Dynamics UK awarded two five-year contracts to Exelis to support communications modernization and logistics, supply and support for tactical radios for the U.K Ministry of Defence (MoD) as part of the Bowman radio program. The full MoD contract award is valued at $617 million. The… READ MORE »
Globalstar to Provide Satellite Phones to Coastal Residents
Globalstar, for a limited time, will offer a free satellite phone with the purchase of a Globalstar Unlimited service plan for coastal residents as part of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predictions call for 8 to 13 named… READ MORE »
Cree Introduces High Power GaN RF Transistor Line with Plastic Packaging
Cree, Inc. unveiled a new line of high power GaN Radio Frequency (RF) transistors based on a low-cost plastic package design. The transistors will be available at power levels of 60, 100, 150, 200 and 300 watts, and operate… READ MORE »
