Gilat Satellite Networks (Gilat) continues to make strong progress in Latin America after another key contract win last week. It received a letter of award for equipment and services from Entel S.A., the largest telecom operator and satellite network operator in… READ MORE »
Cable & Wireless Sells Algerian Satellite Asset
Cable & Wireless has taken a further step out of the satellite business by announcing that its subsidiary Monaco Telecom has agreed to sell its Algerian satellite communication business Divona SpA (Divona) to Smart Link Com SpA, of Algeria, for $1.4 million. The transaction is subject to customary… READ MORE »
The October edition of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we offer you an exclusive interview with Thaicom’s CEO, Suphajee Suthumpun, exporing the challenges and opportunities she faced when taking over the operator and her success with Ipstar. We also explore the possibilities for satellite in the booming billion-dollar M2M industry, and we assess the impact HTS will have in a thriving Latin America. Plus, as a digital edition exclusive, you’ll get an in-depth look at the oil and gas market, highlighting the potential need for HTS communications. Read it now!
Spacecom has won another capacity deal in Africa worth just under $6 million. The operator announced, Oct 14, that it had won a five-year deal worth $5.9 million for providing broadcast services to an East African video service provider. The customer will use capacity on Amos-5 to… READ MORE »
Wessex Water Benefits from Hughes COTM Solution
Wessex Water has implemented a high-availability Communications-on-the-Move (COTM) solution from Hughes Europe, Hughes announced Oct. 14. This solution will help Wessex Water support rapid deployment of its mobile emergency response units in remote areas when disaster strikes, such as flooding. Wessex Water provides water and sewage treatment services to… READ MORE »
SatStream Media Launches New Maritime Service
SatStream Media is launching SatstreamNet, a multicast-IP content delivery network developed specifically for the maritime industry. The network aims to provide over the air content to vessels on separate satellite channels, without impacting their existing communications networks. SatstreamNet uses the on-board VSAT or TVRO antenna… READ MORE »
BT And BSkyB Reach Sky Movies Agreement
BT’s television efforts in the United Kingdom have been boosted thanks to an important new contract with BSkyB. BT announced Oct. 14 that the two companies had signed a multi-year contract which will see Sky Movies made available through BT TV. BT TV customers will be able to enjoy the… READ MORE »
