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MTN CEO: HTS is ‘Too Little,
Too Late’

MTN Communications CEO Errol Oliver, cast doubt on those with lofty expectations for the impact of High Throughput Satellite (HTS) systems. As a leading communications provider in the maritime industry, he highlighted how… READ MORE »

Orbcomm to Acquire SkyWave Mobile Communications

Orbcomm, a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SkyWave Mobile Communications, the largest M2M service provider on the Inmarsat global L-band satellite network…
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SpeedCast to Provide Satellite Services for Allseas’ Flagship Vessel

Allseas Group, a provider of offshore pipeline installation and subsea construction, has awarded a satellite service contract to SpeedCast International, a global satellite telecommunications service provider. The deal covers Allseas’ flagship vessel…
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Inmarsat Completes Global Xpress Ground Network

Inmarsat has completed construction of the final four Satellite Access Stations (SAS) for its Global Xpress (GX) fleet. This represents a significant milestone in the rollout of GX, Inmarsat’s global high-speed broadband… READ MORE »

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The October/November issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! With new oil and gas procurement methods creating high bandwidth demand, fiber-plus-satellite is becoming the norm of upstream oil and gas operations. Additionally, we go over how vendors are looking to provide better technologies in the renewed antenna market. And don’t miss our interview with Nok Air’s CEO Patee Sarasin who shares his ambitious plans for the airline’s connected strategy. Read the October/November issue now!

SES Receives License to Operate Satellite in Brazilian Orbital Position

ANATEL, the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency, has approved SES’ NSS 806 satellite for use at the 48 degree west orbital position recently awarded at auction to SES. The satellite will provide capacity… READ MORE »

Zambia’s Muvi TV Platform Expands Capacity on Eutelsat 7B

Muvi TV, a commercial broadcaster and satellite TV platform in Zambia, is set to expand its business throughout the African continent. The company has renewed and expanded its satellite capacity requirements from… READ MORE »