Northern Sky Research (NSR) analysts see lots of growth stemming from the use of High Throughput Satellites (HTS) between now and 2023. In a webinar based on the “Wireless Backhaul, Trunking and Video Offload via Satellite, 8th Edition” report, NSR predicts that… READ MORE »
Boeing Signs TSA with Global Eagle Entertainment for Line-Fit Satellite Connectivity
Boeing and Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) signed a Technical Services Agreement (TSA) to evaluate GEE’s satellite connectivity solution for line-fit offerability for airlines. This is an important step in the process of offering customers the option to purchase GEE connectivity that… 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!
ViaSat Conducts Demonstration on In-Flight Network Switching Between Government and Commercial Satellites
ViaSat successfully demonstrated in-flight network switching between a U.S. government Ka-band Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) satellite and a commercial Ka-band satellite. The U.S. Air Force proof of concept flight demonstration was held under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)… READ MORE »
China, Brazil Talk Future CBERS Satellites
Officials from the Chinese Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) met at the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) in São José… 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!
ST Teleport and Eutelsat Join Forces for Connectivity Solutions in Asia
ST Teleport and Eutelsat completed a major step in their partnership to deliver connectivity solutions for data and video services in Asia with the completion of a new gateway at ST Teleport’s Earth station complex in Singapore, which connects with the Eutelsat 70B Ku-band… READ MORE »
Wireless Nation to Deploy Gilat VSAT Terminals
Wireless Nation, a New Zealand Internet Service Provider (ISP), will deploy Gilat Satellite Networks’ SkyEdge 2 Very-Small-Aperture-Terminals (VSATs) powered by Optus Networks’ satellite services over the Optus D2 satellite. The upgrade will assist Wireless Nation in serving residential, Small and… READ MORE »
Thuraya Unveils First Ruggedized Satellite Broadband Terminal with Military Standard Components
Thuraya Telecommunications, a Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operator, launched the company’s first ruggedized satellite broadband terminal designed with U.S. military standard components, the Thuraya Internet Protocol (IP) Commander. The terminal is expected to be commercially available in the third quarter of 2014. The Thuraya IP Commander… READ MORE »
Nine Network Australia Completes Network Upgrade with Newtec
Nine Network Australia deployed several of Newtec’s broadcast satellite modulators, demodulators, multistream and aggregators to boost efficiency to its satellite network, achieving a 64 percent increase in data rate throughput. This upgrade is intended to help Nine Network maximize its efficiency on the fully… READ MORE »
SES and Eurovision to Broadcast Live 2014 World Cup Coverage in Ultra-HD
SES and Eurovision, a European Broadcasting Union (EBU) distributor of sports and news events, are broadcasting the 2014 FIFA World Cup to audiences in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia in Ultra-High Definition (Ultra-HD) and High Definition (HD)… READ MORE »
Hughes and Global Eagle Entertainment Partner on Thaicom IFC Deal
Hughes Network Systems signed a contract with Thaicom to provide broadband satellite technology for In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services with Global Eagle Entertainment. This partnership follows the announcement of the agreement between Thaicom and Global Eagle Entertainment in September 2013 to develop, implement and manage IFC… READ MORE »
