In a recent interview with Eutelsat’s CEO Michel de Rosen, he spoke of the company evaluating a number of potential acquisitions before securing the $1.1 billion deal for Satmex. He mentioned companies such as Optus, Measat Satellite Systems, and Hellas-Sat coming under its consideration. While Hellas-Sat was… READ MORE »
ILS Proton Successfully Launches the Sirius FM 6 Satellite
International Launch Services (ILS), successfully carried the Sirius FM 6 satellite, built by SSL, into orbit on an ILS Proton for Sirius XM Radio. The ILS Proton Breeze M vehicle launched from Pad 39 at the Baikonur… READ MORE »
Via Satellite magazine's Satellite Executive of the Year Award honors the most outstanding industry executive of the year. The honoree is chosen for durable contributions made to the global satellite market including innovative technologies, best practices, important services, or any combination of the above mentioned. Likewise, it recognizes lasting contributions of these achievements. Nominations for the 2013 Satellite Executive of the Year Award are now open at www.ViaSatellite.com/nominations. All nominations must be received by December 3, 2013.
Gogo Signs Deal With Japan Airlines to Deliver In-flight Connectivity
In-flight connectivity and entertainment solutions provider Gogo has signed a contract with Japan Airlines (JAL) to provide Gogo's in-flight Internet service on JAL's entire domestic fleet, which consists of 77 aircraft. The new service will use Gogo's Ku-satellite connectivity technology and… READ MORE »
ViaSat Delivers Secure Mobile Device Technology to US Marine Corps
The U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (USMC) has taken delivery of ViaSat’s off-the-shelf mobile devices with advanced information security. The USMC is now beginning evaluation of this first production delivery of 150 protected mobile devices on a beta service network… READ MORE »
The November edition of Via Satellite magazine is here! In this issue, we learn the inside story behind Eutelsat's strategy for Latin America, examine how the oil and gas industry looks to the HTS market, but only at the right price, and see how the government approaches business with satcoms under the thumb of sequestration. Read it now!
Advantech Wireless Releases New Weather-Proof VSAT Terminal
Advantech Wireless has released its new S6920 Ruggedized SCPC/RCS VSAT Terminal. Built to withstand the harsh environments encountered in outdoor applications, the S6920 terminal is a complete DVB-RCS/SCPC modem designed to be installed as an outdoor unit. Fully weatherized, designed without fans… READ MORE »
Thuraya Certifies RedPort Optimizer for Ship-to-Shore Data Services
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, has certified the RedPort Optimizer satellite Wi-Fi router and the RedPort XGate satellite email and data service software from RedPort Global, a data and throughput optimization services provider. Thuraya’s users can now use the RedPort Optimizer… READ MORE »
